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The Henry Gallant Saga #3
Henry Gallant and the Warrior
In the 22th Century, the people of the Solar System have banded together against an alien invasion. Unfortunately, they’re losing—badly.
As the only Natural remaining in the genetically engineered officer corps of the United Planet’s fleet, Henry Gallant has unique mental abilities that have proven essential to the defense against the Titan invaders. Nevertheless his fellow officers lack faith in him, and worse, he has angered prominent men by speaking truth to power.
Despite this, Admiral Collingsworth has given him command of the Warrior, the most advanced stealth warship in the UP arsenal and ordered him to the alien’s main base to spy, intrigue, and disrupt their war capacity.
Gallant’s mission leads to risky battles and painful choices, but no choice is more personal, or intimate, than the choice to face your own death. And for Henry Gallant—a flawed young man, in a hopeless situation, against overwhelming odds—a dreadful decision looms before him.
He has only one saving grace—he is unafraid.
As the only Natural remaining in the genetically engineered officer corps of the United Planet’s fleet, Henry Gallant has unique mental abilities that have proven essential to the defense against the Titan invaders. Nevertheless his fellow officers lack faith in him, and worse, he has angered prominent men by speaking truth to power.
Despite this, Admiral Collingsworth has given him command of the Warrior, the most advanced stealth warship in the UP arsenal and ordered him to the alien’s main base to spy, intrigue, and disrupt their war capacity.
Gallant’s mission leads to risky battles and painful choices, but no choice is more personal, or intimate, than the choice to face your own death. And for Henry Gallant—a flawed young man, in a hopeless situation, against overwhelming odds—a dreadful decision looms before him.
He has only one saving grace—he is unafraid.
283 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 2, 2015
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About the author
H. Peter Alesso
75 books469 followersI love words, but that wasn't always true. I grew up with a talent for numbers, leading me to follow a different path. I went to Annapolis and MIT and became a nuclear physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Only after I retired was my desire to tell stories reawakened.
In recent years, I have immersed myself in the world of words, drawing on my scientific knowledge and personal experience to shape my writing.
As a scientist, I explored physics and technology, which enabled me to create informative and insightful books, sharing my knowledge with readers who sought to expand their understanding in these areas—contributing to their intellectual growth while satisfying my own passion.
But it was my time as a naval officer that ignited my imagination and propelled me into science fiction. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy and serving on nuclear submarines during both hot and cold wars, I witnessed firsthand the complexities and challenges of military operations that seamen face daily.
This allowed me a unique perspective, which I channeled into creating Henry Gallant and a 22nd-century world where a space officer fought against invading aliens. Through this narrative, I explored the depths of human resilience, the mysteries of space, and the intricacies of military conflict.
My stories let me share the highlights of my journey with you. I hope you enjoy the ride. (www.hpeteralesso.com)
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In recent years, I have immersed myself in the world of words, drawing on my scientific knowledge and personal experience to shape my writing.
As a scientist, I explored physics and technology, which enabled me to create informative and insightful books, sharing my knowledge with readers who sought to expand their understanding in these areas—contributing to their intellectual growth while satisfying my own passion.
But it was my time as a naval officer that ignited my imagination and propelled me into science fiction. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy and serving on nuclear submarines during both hot and cold wars, I witnessed firsthand the complexities and challenges of military operations that seamen face daily.
This allowed me a unique perspective, which I channeled into creating Henry Gallant and a 22nd-century world where a space officer fought against invading aliens. Through this narrative, I explored the depths of human resilience, the mysteries of space, and the intricacies of military conflict.
My stories let me share the highlights of my journey with you. I hope you enjoy the ride. (www.hpeteralesso.com)
H. Peter Alesso Amazon Author Page"
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May 22, 2020
I liked the lightness of the first two parts, their rapid pace, which made it possible to overcome the big logical and narrative shortcomings of the stories.
This third part still lacks as much logic, consistency, narrative quality and seriousness, but it is much more pompous and boring than the first two.
It must be said that there is not much going on. It's only the awkward description of a spy mission without any twists and turns.
Disappointing.
This third part still lacks as much logic, consistency, narrative quality and seriousness, but it is much more pompous and boring than the first two.
It must be said that there is not much going on. It's only the awkward description of a spy mission without any twists and turns.
Disappointing.
November 5, 2021
HENRY GALLANT AND THE WARRIOR is the third book in the enjoyable YA space cadet series, THE HENRY GALLANT SAGA. He's a likable enough chap that has a bunch of prejudice against him due to the fact he's a "nat" or natural born human in a corpse of genetically engineered superpeople. He's stuck at a Lieutenant's rank despite his accomplishments because no one trusts a natural. Still, he has a unique ability to process information and that makes him the best man to command a intelligence gathering vessel as the war against the Titans continues. The books are a bit on the dry side but still quite fun.
I shall continue to read them. I also loved newcomer McCall even if she is a bigot against "regular" humans.
I shall continue to read them. I also loved newcomer McCall even if she is a bigot against "regular" humans.
July 12, 2018
Excellent military science fiction series
The saga of Henry Gallant is full of well realized characters, exciting missions, a suitably alien antagonist and a bureaucracy back home that doesn't have its mind on the people on the sharp tip of the fight.
In addition to the alien invasion which threatens human expansion in the solar system, and, eventually beyond, we have the age old class struggles. Stories like this remind us that money, social status, ethnicity, and connections matter very little when lives are on the line right now.
I hope the stories continue until Henry becomes more socially confident and realizes his own attractiveness. I also hope for more Naturals to crop up so that the old idea of genetically engineering supermen is discredited again.
These are a good choice for fans of John Ringo, David Weber, and Robert Heinlen.
The saga of Henry Gallant is full of well realized characters, exciting missions, a suitably alien antagonist and a bureaucracy back home that doesn't have its mind on the people on the sharp tip of the fight.
In addition to the alien invasion which threatens human expansion in the solar system, and, eventually beyond, we have the age old class struggles. Stories like this remind us that money, social status, ethnicity, and connections matter very little when lives are on the line right now.
I hope the stories continue until Henry becomes more socially confident and realizes his own attractiveness. I also hope for more Naturals to crop up so that the old idea of genetically engineering supermen is discredited again.
These are a good choice for fans of John Ringo, David Weber, and Robert Heinlen.
June 7, 2020
For book three of the Henry Gallant saga, H. Peter Alesso turned to submarines for his inspiration. Lieutenant Gallant is given command of the Warrior, a ship with brand new stealth technology. Its mission is to penetrate into Titan controlled space and penetrate its communications to secure critical intelligence for the human fleet. The mission is even more vital than it might at first appear because humans are losing the war. They’ve just lost control of Jupiter and they fear that the aliens will soon be moving on Mars.
This is a great storyline with all the sorts of trouble you would expect to find in a classic submarine thriller. There is even an ingenious problem in which an alien ship appears to be tracking the Warrior despite its cloaking device that I found particularly exciting. In addition, Gallant has to deal with the problems of his first command and frankly I thought the whole vibe worked very well.
However, the real crux of the story for me revolved around the growing tension between Gallant and an intelligence liaison. Their disagreements over strategy and the limits of their respective authorities and responsibilities added tremendously to the tension—especially Gallant’s fears that her concerns were driven not by data and facts, but by her prejudice that he is not a genetically modified human and therefore couldn’t be trusted with the big decisions. The normal versus genetically enhanced human storyline is a great way to deal with so many prejudices of today in the context of a great science fiction story.
I received this book free from Audiobook Boom in exchange for an honest review.
If you liked this review, you can find more at www.gilbertstack.com/reviews.
This is a great storyline with all the sorts of trouble you would expect to find in a classic submarine thriller. There is even an ingenious problem in which an alien ship appears to be tracking the Warrior despite its cloaking device that I found particularly exciting. In addition, Gallant has to deal with the problems of his first command and frankly I thought the whole vibe worked very well.
However, the real crux of the story for me revolved around the growing tension between Gallant and an intelligence liaison. Their disagreements over strategy and the limits of their respective authorities and responsibilities added tremendously to the tension—especially Gallant’s fears that her concerns were driven not by data and facts, but by her prejudice that he is not a genetically modified human and therefore couldn’t be trusted with the big decisions. The normal versus genetically enhanced human storyline is a great way to deal with so many prejudices of today in the context of a great science fiction story.
I received this book free from Audiobook Boom in exchange for an honest review.
If you liked this review, you can find more at www.gilbertstack.com/reviews.
November 4, 2018
( Format : Audiobook )
The right kind of man will go to the stars.
Henry Gallant was a Natural, born without genetic engineering. Which often made life doubly difficult, as he had to fight not only the alien Titans but also the prejudice of some of the other officers in the Fleet who believed that only the genetically enhanced humans were fit for command positions. This was especially true of his former captain and son of the powerful multi millionaire corporate leader, Anton Neuman, who had stolen and married Gallant's first true love, Kelsey.
With temporary command of his first ship, Warrior, Henry is tasked with an intelligence mission and the disruption of the alien forces. Unfortunately, Neuman is still his superior as commander of the Achilles.
Written simply and easy to read, without too much technical jargon, this third book in the series, although stand alone, builds upon the two preceding stories and a better characterisation of the primary protagonists begins to emerge. A good storyline with a mix of fighting action and interpersonal relationships keeps the reader's interest throughout and the narration by Rich Miller is well delivered with good intonation, pace and individually voices characters.
This series is improving all the time. My thanks to the rights holder of Henry Gallant and the Warrior, who, at my request, freely gifted me a complimentary copy, via Audiobook Boom. A worthwhile military S.F. read.
The right kind of man will go to the stars.
Henry Gallant was a Natural, born without genetic engineering. Which often made life doubly difficult, as he had to fight not only the alien Titans but also the prejudice of some of the other officers in the Fleet who believed that only the genetically enhanced humans were fit for command positions. This was especially true of his former captain and son of the powerful multi millionaire corporate leader, Anton Neuman, who had stolen and married Gallant's first true love, Kelsey.
With temporary command of his first ship, Warrior, Henry is tasked with an intelligence mission and the disruption of the alien forces. Unfortunately, Neuman is still his superior as commander of the Achilles.
Written simply and easy to read, without too much technical jargon, this third book in the series, although stand alone, builds upon the two preceding stories and a better characterisation of the primary protagonists begins to emerge. A good storyline with a mix of fighting action and interpersonal relationships keeps the reader's interest throughout and the narration by Rich Miller is well delivered with good intonation, pace and individually voices characters.
This series is improving all the time. My thanks to the rights holder of Henry Gallant and the Warrior, who, at my request, freely gifted me a complimentary copy, via Audiobook Boom. A worthwhile military S.F. read.
March 10, 2020
Is the author telepathic or something?
The fact that I'm able to write a second review of the evening on this, the third book in the series says much of the word count. I enjoyed the building excitement, with an expectation of some kind of major event happening to the ship and crew - but then suddenly we arrive at the end.
Again we've got insight into existing and new characters, but just in the Nick of time, our latest 'detailed' character is killed.
This series could be described as novellas rather than books. In fairness the quality of writing from a grammatical and indeed editorial perspective is much better.
Given Amazon's 'unlimited' deal this author has struck a good balance of detail vs quantity, but I feel he could cast his eyes at other writers in this particular genre, such as Michael Anderle at al, who have been producing equally good fiction, starting out with similar characters.
Despite all of this, our dashing Lieutenant will, I'm sure, continue to defy all expectations and overcome all enemies, foreign and domestic!
The fact that I'm able to write a second review of the evening on this, the third book in the series says much of the word count. I enjoyed the building excitement, with an expectation of some kind of major event happening to the ship and crew - but then suddenly we arrive at the end.
Again we've got insight into existing and new characters, but just in the Nick of time, our latest 'detailed' character is killed.
This series could be described as novellas rather than books. In fairness the quality of writing from a grammatical and indeed editorial perspective is much better.
Given Amazon's 'unlimited' deal this author has struck a good balance of detail vs quantity, but I feel he could cast his eyes at other writers in this particular genre, such as Michael Anderle at al, who have been producing equally good fiction, starting out with similar characters.
Despite all of this, our dashing Lieutenant will, I'm sure, continue to defy all expectations and overcome all enemies, foreign and domestic!
July 12, 2025
Book #3 of a series. Don't read these out of sequence. You need to maintain the story arc.
Mostly reads like a submarine based tale of espionage updated for a solar system mission pitted against our new enemy. There was an action sequence featured at the conclusion that I felt to be a mission failure of the ultimate military goal. Yeah, one needs some sort of action sequence in a Space Military series, so it was expected.
Did I miss the description of our alien enemies? All I recall was that they were methane "breathers". This tale implies they are very humanoid with a buildings and a military base somewhat similar to any military base. Oh well, moving on.
Just found out this week that there is series of books featuring Hornblower with similar titles. I guess I am going to have to find them and give them a try before moving on with this series. In actuality, I am not even sure I will continue with this series. I will haver to stew over that for a while.
Have a GoodReads.
Mostly reads like a submarine based tale of espionage updated for a solar system mission pitted against our new enemy. There was an action sequence featured at the conclusion that I felt to be a mission failure of the ultimate military goal. Yeah, one needs some sort of action sequence in a Space Military series, so it was expected.
Did I miss the description of our alien enemies? All I recall was that they were methane "breathers". This tale implies they are very humanoid with a buildings and a military base somewhat similar to any military base. Oh well, moving on.
Just found out this week that there is series of books featuring Hornblower with similar titles. I guess I am going to have to find them and give them a try before moving on with this series. In actuality, I am not even sure I will continue with this series. I will haver to stew over that for a while.
Have a GoodReads.
July 4, 2019
Space heroics
Gallant receives his first command, but with no promotion, knowing he is under close observation because he has had no genetic enhancements like the rest of command. What a twist! Instead of mistrust and fear of those who have been enhanced, the superior beings fear the unknown abilities of the natural human and look for a reason to dismiss him.
Alysso has crafted a broad range of military men, conveying the loneliness and burden of command, the spirit and heroism that unites them into a solid band, and their determination to continue a losing battle against aliens from another star. I really enjoy this tale of battle and heroism; space battles, battles for command, and Henry's battle with prejudice and the heroism any soldier exhibits who fights for his home and family.
Gallant receives his first command, but with no promotion, knowing he is under close observation because he has had no genetic enhancements like the rest of command. What a twist! Instead of mistrust and fear of those who have been enhanced, the superior beings fear the unknown abilities of the natural human and look for a reason to dismiss him.
Alysso has crafted a broad range of military men, conveying the loneliness and burden of command, the spirit and heroism that unites them into a solid band, and their determination to continue a losing battle against aliens from another star. I really enjoy this tale of battle and heroism; space battles, battles for command, and Henry's battle with prejudice and the heroism any soldier exhibits who fights for his home and family.
December 5, 2019
Lieutenant Henry Gallant is assigned to collect intelligence on the enemy Titans and predict their attack on Mars. While I like the hero, the author does too much telling and not enough showing. The plot is decent, but what happens is mostly described to the reader. I don’t feel as though I am there with Henry, feeling and experiencing the adventures and peril from inside his head. Gut physical reactions aren’t widespread enough to guide me through the story, and we are told what Henry is feeling more than sharing his responses. Also, the dialogue doesn’t seem realistic for how people would talk in these situations. Hopefully the author’s skill will improve with subsequent stories.
March 27, 2019
Henry Gallant and the Warrior is the third book in the Henry Gallant Saga series. This can be read as a standalone though I highly suggest you read these books in the order written. They are worth reading. There is violence...this is a war in space afterall. I really like the character of Henry. A "normal" unmodiifed human among all the genetically manipulated people. Makes me glad to root for the guy.
November 11, 2022
Grippiction continues in third book of series
Henry Gallant rises thru the ranks of the United Planets interplanetary forces to protect Earth colonies against superior alien invaders. The author pays great attention to both technical descriptions and interpersonal relationships as humanity fights for survival in space. I'm reading this novel thru Kindle Unlimited on my Kindle Fire tablet.
Henry Gallant rises thru the ranks of the United Planets interplanetary forces to protect Earth colonies against superior alien invaders. The author pays great attention to both technical descriptions and interpersonal relationships as humanity fights for survival in space. I'm reading this novel thru Kindle Unlimited on my Kindle Fire tablet.
March 8, 2023
Henry gets a ship
Some recycling of text- the fight near end is almost word for word the fight in last book three on one and our boy wins. I find the series is borderline of good and bad. Good the interior monologue and clear references to what a Navy like is like. Especially now that the stealth feature makes it more of a submarine. The Bad, the contrived Bad guys, the silly over the top escapes and poor plotting.
Some recycling of text- the fight near end is almost word for word the fight in last book three on one and our boy wins. I find the series is borderline of good and bad. Good the interior monologue and clear references to what a Navy like is like. Especially now that the stealth feature makes it more of a submarine. The Bad, the contrived Bad guys, the silly over the top escapes and poor plotting.
November 16, 2018
Honor and bravery.
This installment of Henry Gallant is quite good seeing Henry grow as a man and officer is good. Taking his duties seriously he attempts to penetrate a Titan stronghold and take the war to these aliens. Read to find out more of his exploits and successes and no so successful efforts.
This installment of Henry Gallant is quite good seeing Henry grow as a man and officer is good. Taking his duties seriously he attempts to penetrate a Titan stronghold and take the war to these aliens. Read to find out more of his exploits and successes and no so successful efforts.
September 29, 2019
Quite good, actually
You never know when you start a space opera series how good it will be, and this series is surprisingly good. It reminds me of David Weber's Honor Harrington series. Henry Gallant is constantly expected to fail, yet he succeeds. He may not have a treecat, but his natural mind gives him an advantage.
You never know when you start a space opera series how good it will be, and this series is surprisingly good. It reminds me of David Weber's Honor Harrington series. Henry Gallant is constantly expected to fail, yet he succeeds. He may not have a treecat, but his natural mind gives him an advantage.
May 17, 2020
In his first command, in charge of the stealth ship Warrior, Gallant continues the battle against the Titans and learns that when you're in command you have to make tough choices, and you sometimes lose good men.
A well written space war story with interesting characters and a solid scientific background.
Worth a look if you're a hard SF fan.
A well written space war story with interesting characters and a solid scientific background.
Worth a look if you're a hard SF fan.
April 24, 2021
Too Short
This is a can't-put-it-down page-turner. My only negative is that it ended too soon! The adventure of a lifetime is condensed into only A few pages. The saving grace here is that the story continues. Alesso has hit on a winning formula of danger, intrigue, and action mixed with personal emotions and doubts of the characters involved.
This is a can't-put-it-down page-turner. My only negative is that it ended too soon! The adventure of a lifetime is condensed into only A few pages. The saving grace here is that the story continues. Alesso has hit on a winning formula of danger, intrigue, and action mixed with personal emotions and doubts of the characters involved.
September 7, 2021
Henry has been placed in command of stealth ship, "Warrior", and given special orders to spy on the two known sites that the enemy now resided.
It's another political minefield, and then the stealth missions, where now Henry isn't risking his life, but his whole crew, the prototype of the latest technology and eventually the people on home planets, if he fails.
Yes, real nail biter!
It's another political minefield, and then the stealth missions, where now Henry isn't risking his life, but his whole crew, the prototype of the latest technology and eventually the people on home planets, if he fails.
Yes, real nail biter!
November 8, 2021
I joinable book. Fast paced.
This was a much better booked in the last one. It was fast paced, plenty of action, very enjoyable. Still not too crazy about Henry Gallant but he acquitted him self much better in this outing. He acted like the commander he should be. There was some twist interns and good character development. It was very enjoyable.
This was a much better booked in the last one. It was fast paced, plenty of action, very enjoyable. Still not too crazy about Henry Gallant but he acquitted him self much better in this outing. He acted like the commander he should be. There was some twist interns and good character development. It was very enjoyable.
January 17, 2022
An Updated Classic
This book, third in the series, developers Henry Gallantry character and his distinctive genetic abilities. The war between humanity and the Titans continues and continues to go badly for humanity. With several secret weapons including himself, Henry takes the battle to the Titans. I recommend this book.
This book, third in the series, developers Henry Gallantry character and his distinctive genetic abilities. The war between humanity and the Titans continues and continues to go badly for humanity. With several secret weapons including himself, Henry takes the battle to the Titans. I recommend this book.
May 23, 2022
A Very Good Series
Just finished book three and the story is still holding up and going strong. I think this third book had a lot more action in it than the other two and some loss in it also. Third book was great but I'm ready to move onto book four. Still giving the series two thumbs up.
Just finished book three and the story is still holding up and going strong. I think this third book had a lot more action in it than the other two and some loss in it also. Third book was great but I'm ready to move onto book four. Still giving the series two thumbs up.
July 31, 2024
Worthy continuation of the Henry Gallant series
Overall, an exciting ang gripping story. It is easy to visualize this as a movie in my head. Alesso continued to develop Gallant's character. It was a little odd that once Gallant returned to the ship that the doctor didn't attend his wounds.
Overall, an exciting ang gripping story. It is easy to visualize this as a movie in my head. Alesso continued to develop Gallant's character. It was a little odd that once Gallant returned to the ship that the doctor didn't attend his wounds.
December 5, 2018
Exciting
Great story about a space mission in the future led by a natural human and his crew of artificially enhanced humans. They have to infiltrate an alien outpost and figure out what the aliens are planning.
Great story about a space mission in the future led by a natural human and his crew of artificially enhanced humans. They have to infiltrate an alien outpost and figure out what the aliens are planning.
February 11, 2019
Excellent story and great characters!
I liked the story and enjoyed the characters that the author developed. The struggle of the main character against widespread prejudice and powerful forces arrayed against him make it a story worth reading.
I liked the story and enjoyed the characters that the author developed. The struggle of the main character against widespread prejudice and powerful forces arrayed against him make it a story worth reading.
March 3, 2020
I have just started the 4 th book, and Henry is still on board Warrior, that was a smashing read. I thought this last book had a bit more action,with Henry on the ground and fighting for his life! Henry is still a lieutenant, but is in command of a stealth ship, and some pretty hair raising missions. The books go from strength to strength.
Happy reading folks!!!!
Michael
Happy reading folks!!!!
Michael
September 10, 2020
Very good
Great read and free of stupid editing errors. Congratulations. This story would have liked by Robert Heinlein or Isaac Asimov. That is high praise and two of the authors I grew up reading. Great plot, suspense, humor and sorrow. Looking forward to the next one.
Great read and free of stupid editing errors. Congratulations. This story would have liked by Robert Heinlein or Isaac Asimov. That is high praise and two of the authors I grew up reading. Great plot, suspense, humor and sorrow. Looking forward to the next one.
May 19, 2021
Another layer successfully added
This universe that Henry resides in is really exciting. He's so human in the face of overwhelming odds. He gets the mission done no matter where it is
This universe that Henry resides in is really exciting. He's so human in the face of overwhelming odds. He gets the mission done no matter where it is
October 7, 2024
Interesting tale
The writing is definitely getting better...but the author is making the main character do WAY too much.
Overall, I think that the series is worth reading and I will definitely continue on.
The writing is definitely getting better...but the author is making the main character do WAY too much.
Overall, I think that the series is worth reading and I will definitely continue on.
January 5, 2025
The storyline lagged in a few places...
But it conveyed the story to a palatable breaking point! I an now, anxious to start on the next book. Which fortunately, for me, will wait until tomorrow!
But it conveyed the story to a palatable breaking point! I an now, anxious to start on the next book. Which fortunately, for me, will wait until tomorrow!
December 3, 2018
A fun read
A little overwritten at tImes and seemingly directed at a teenage audience, the book as well as the series is worth the read
A little overwritten at tImes and seemingly directed at a teenage audience, the book as well as the series is worth the read
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