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Crimson Worlds Refugees #1
Into the Darkness
A brand new series by the author of the bestselling Crimson Worlds saga...
Terrence Compton is one of Earth’s greatest admirals, a warrior almost without equal. Alongside his oldest friend and brilliant colleague, Augustus Garret, he and his forces saved Earth from invasion by the robotic legions of the First Imperium’s insane computer Regent.
There is just one problem. The First Imperium was held back by the disruption of the sole warp gate connecting the two domains…and Compton and 300 of his ships are trapped on the wrong side, surrounded by the Regent’s vast fleets and cut off from Earth.
Pursued by their deadly enemy, Compton and his fleet must flee into the darkness of unexplored space, seeking safety…and ultimately a new home. Their journey will take them deep into the heart of the First Imperium, to the silent, windswept worlds where the ancient race that built the Regent once dwelled…and uncover the lost secrets of its disappearance 500,000 years ago.
Also By Jay Allan
The Crimson Worlds Series:
Marines (Crimson Worlds I)
The Cost of Victory (Crimson Worlds II)
A Little Rebellion (Crimson Worlds III)
The First Imperium (Crimson Worlds IV)
The Line Must Hold (Crimson Worlds V)
To Hell’s Heart (Crimson Worlds VI)
The Shadow Legions (Crimson Worlds VII)
Even Legends Die (Crimson Worlds VIII)
The Fall (Crimson Worlds IX)
War Stories (3 Crimson Worlds Prequels)
Gehenna Dawn (Portal Wars I)
The Ten Thousand (Portal Wars II)
The Dragon's Banner (Pendragon Chronicles I)
Terrence Compton is one of Earth’s greatest admirals, a warrior almost without equal. Alongside his oldest friend and brilliant colleague, Augustus Garret, he and his forces saved Earth from invasion by the robotic legions of the First Imperium’s insane computer Regent.
There is just one problem. The First Imperium was held back by the disruption of the sole warp gate connecting the two domains…and Compton and 300 of his ships are trapped on the wrong side, surrounded by the Regent’s vast fleets and cut off from Earth.
Pursued by their deadly enemy, Compton and his fleet must flee into the darkness of unexplored space, seeking safety…and ultimately a new home. Their journey will take them deep into the heart of the First Imperium, to the silent, windswept worlds where the ancient race that built the Regent once dwelled…and uncover the lost secrets of its disappearance 500,000 years ago.
Also By Jay Allan
The Crimson Worlds Series:
Marines (Crimson Worlds I)
The Cost of Victory (Crimson Worlds II)
A Little Rebellion (Crimson Worlds III)
The First Imperium (Crimson Worlds IV)
The Line Must Hold (Crimson Worlds V)
To Hell’s Heart (Crimson Worlds VI)
The Shadow Legions (Crimson Worlds VII)
Even Legends Die (Crimson Worlds VIII)
The Fall (Crimson Worlds IX)
War Stories (3 Crimson Worlds Prequels)
Gehenna Dawn (Portal Wars I)
The Ten Thousand (Portal Wars II)
The Dragon's Banner (Pendragon Chronicles I)
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First published June 23, 2015
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February 27, 2017
Another good seat of the pants military scifi by Jay Allan. I really did enjoy this and some of the battle scenes were actually quite epic. At one stage, i literally did cheer out loud for the good guys.
So humanity is at war with a robot civilisation. Who are hell bent on destroying us. To stop the robots from finding Earth and humanities populated systems, the 'travel gate' is destroyed. Problem is, half the fleet were on the wrong side of the gate. What follows is a battle, chase, hide, battle, hide, chase scenario as the surviving fleet head away from Human space to try and draw off the robots. Said robots are half a million years ahead of us in tech but are basically shite at tactics and you can't beat good old human intuition and guts!
Great pace, pretty good characters, whilst a little obvious character development, still a rollicking good read for scifi space battle lovers. Going to jump straight into book two.
So humanity is at war with a robot civilisation. Who are hell bent on destroying us. To stop the robots from finding Earth and humanities populated systems, the 'travel gate' is destroyed. Problem is, half the fleet were on the wrong side of the gate. What follows is a battle, chase, hide, battle, hide, chase scenario as the surviving fleet head away from Human space to try and draw off the robots. Said robots are half a million years ahead of us in tech but are basically shite at tactics and you can't beat good old human intuition and guts!
Great pace, pretty good characters, whilst a little obvious character development, still a rollicking good read for scifi space battle lovers. Going to jump straight into book two.
December 27, 2016
It all began with the 'wrong' book. I stumbled across a Jay Allan audiobook, "Into The Darkness", and absolutely loved it! After looking up Jay Allan's books, though, I discovered that that one was far, far into his multiple series, although it was the first in its own series. (I didn't feel as if I had missed out on anything, even though I could tell that there were Stories To Be Told which came before. Good writing!) My husband is the one who got me started reading military science fiction, so I told him about it. He likes to start at The Beginning...which is this book, "Marines". I told him so, then started reading it myself, despite the fact that I was reading another book. I finished "Marines" first, and now want to read many more of his books! Soon! :) Loved both books - did I say that already? (Though in fairness I will admit that I liked this one a smidgen more. Not bad for a book that during the first chapter I wasn't sure I'd want to read. Will refrain from saying why to avoid potential spoiler.) Darned fine storytelling, sir!
June 1, 2020
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January 26, 2021
Nice spin off series from the main Crimson worlds storyline. Good solid military SiFi and a quick action packed read. Recommended
February 28, 2016
I've recently had a craving for some good "old-fashioned" space opera and picked this book up in an Audible sale of first books in series and was pleased by the novel's readability. The thing that did strike me was the debt of gratitude that this story has to Battlestar Galactica. It is not a rip-off, but there are definitely key elements to the story that had to have germinated in Allan's mind after viewing or hearing about the plot of the TV show, both the old and the new. Without spoilers, we have a human fleet fleeing from a group of highly sophisticated constructs, that fleet being led by an indomitable leader who is one of the two 'best' leaders in the fleet, the other having exited stage left in the first coupe of pages, and whose force of will and brilliance in battle are key to the fleet's hopes for survival; throw in human treachery (like the Geico commercial says, it's what we do) and add in a touch of dwindling supplies and equipment and you have the basic narrative baked down to it's essential elements.
What follows is a game of hide and seek, of resupply and glorious knock-down, drag-out space battles with enough thrills, chillls and spills for anyone who enjoys the same. The characters are a bit stock in their development; in addition to the fleet admiral who never loses, there's the brilliant, if socially awkward scientist, his beautiful but equally brilliant second that turns every male head, the conflicted villain, the villain not conflicted about being one, the brilliant officer who does all the dirty jobs for the admiral, etc. I don't think I've exhausted the list, but even with all that, this book comes together in a way that thrills and pleases in equal measure, so I would recommend it for folks who like space opera. If you aren't a fan, this isn't the place to start.
What follows is a game of hide and seek, of resupply and glorious knock-down, drag-out space battles with enough thrills, chillls and spills for anyone who enjoys the same. The characters are a bit stock in their development; in addition to the fleet admiral who never loses, there's the brilliant, if socially awkward scientist, his beautiful but equally brilliant second that turns every male head, the conflicted villain, the villain not conflicted about being one, the brilliant officer who does all the dirty jobs for the admiral, etc. I don't think I've exhausted the list, but even with all that, this book comes together in a way that thrills and pleases in equal measure, so I would recommend it for folks who like space opera. If you aren't a fan, this isn't the place to start.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 2, 2015
Excellent Spin Off Start to New Series
Great to see familiar characters in a new spin off series. I particularly enjoyed the battle scenes. Characters are fairly well defined and easy to identify with. This book didn't drag or sag.
I found myself looking forward to the next twist and scenes - clearly plenty more to come. It's hard to put down and a great summer read for me.
Great to see familiar characters in a new spin off series. I particularly enjoyed the battle scenes. Characters are fairly well defined and easy to identify with. This book didn't drag or sag.
I found myself looking forward to the next twist and scenes - clearly plenty more to come. It's hard to put down and a great summer read for me.
June 25, 2017
gets a bit long winded in parts but easy enough to skip ahead until you see dialogue
September 16, 2017
Oh dear. More generic Star Wars/Battlestar Galactica space opera. Turgid, long-winded, unoriginal and unforgivably boring.
January 12, 2018
For some odd reason I didn’t actually want to start reading this series. I’m not exactly sure why since Jay Allan is one of my favorite authors. His stories are always excellent and I have read every "Crimson World" series book he’s written plus his “Blood on the Stars” series as well. I followed Fleet Admiral Augustus Garrett and Erik Cane through all their epic battles. And then when the First Imperium appeared and Fleet Admiral Garrett managed to destroy the gate connecting our universe to theirs, I knew that a new series would be starting up concerning those left on the other side, the wrong side of that now destroyed gate. Yet, for some reason, I didn’t want to read about them.
But, as I gotten through a number of other books, I realize that I need to read this series if nothing else than I know the author is a good one and won’t let me down. And he sure didn’t. In this first book, you get to know the new characters that were kind of mentioned in the “Crimson World” series. Admiral Terrance Compton is now the Fleet Admiral for his abandon group of ships. He knew that Garrett had to do what he did and blow the warp gate in X1 or the First Imperium would have poured through and that would have been the end of humanity. If you remember, the First Imperium is an enemy without feelings. They are machines doing only what they are instructed to do. They feel nothing; no pain, no remorse, no terror and absolutely no fear. They just kill and kill until there is no enemy left or they are totally destroyed. There are way too many First Imperium assets for humanity to ever destroy. The war with them has clearly proven that.
Now, Admiral Compton has 242 ships and 48,000+ crew that are on the wrong side of the destroyed warp gate. They cannot go back home, ever! Trapped in First Imperium space, the immediately try to find a way to not immediately get destroyed. They are in the X2 system just beyond the destroyed warp gate and are fighting a multitude of First Imperium warships. Fortunately, while the First Imperium has some advance technology and superior weapons, they don’t have any kind of tactical sense. It’s as though they know they have far greater numbers to throw at the small human fleet, so their losses really don’t matter. But, losses to the human fleet will cost them dearly so they can’t stand toe-to-toe and fight it out.
Admiral Compton is a brilliant tactician. He can see the opportunities during a battle that few others can. So, he does what he does and manages to get his fleet out of the X2 system and into the next and the next, going as fast and as far as they can to try and outrun the First Imperium. Admiral Compton has to make a decision that probably won’t set well with his people. His fleet is a mix of different Alliance vessels that had banded together to fight the common enemy. By decree, Admiral Terrance Compton was put in command of the fleet when they all operated under Augustus Garrett. Now he has to keep this group together, to fight as one unit or they will all be destroyed.
But what is their goal? Do they just keep running from the First Imperium for ever or do they try and find a new home or do they try to find a way home. That is the decision facing Admiral Terrance Compton. He know which of those courses of action he must choose, but if he does, he also knows he might have to fight to keep the fleet together. And fighting among themselves is something they cannot afford to do.
So, I’m hooked on this series. It started off great. I got to know a lot of new characters and Jay Allan always does a good job of character describing. And there are a number of important characters. Greta Hurley or rather Admiral Hurley is one tough fighter wing commander. She’s tough as nails and doesn’t take no for any answer. Then there’s Max Harmon, Captain Harmon to be formal. He’s almost like the son that Admiral Compton never had. He’s also a great admirer of Admiral Compton and feels like he is almost the father he never had. They both work very well together, but Admiral Compton realizes that he can’t be so selfish as to keep Max Hamon out of harms way. Everyone in the fleet is is in some kind of danger.
I’ve already gone on to read book two, “Shadow of the Gods”, and since book three is already published, I’ve got that also. I just might continue reading straight through this series until I run out of books!
But, as I gotten through a number of other books, I realize that I need to read this series if nothing else than I know the author is a good one and won’t let me down. And he sure didn’t. In this first book, you get to know the new characters that were kind of mentioned in the “Crimson World” series. Admiral Terrance Compton is now the Fleet Admiral for his abandon group of ships. He knew that Garrett had to do what he did and blow the warp gate in X1 or the First Imperium would have poured through and that would have been the end of humanity. If you remember, the First Imperium is an enemy without feelings. They are machines doing only what they are instructed to do. They feel nothing; no pain, no remorse, no terror and absolutely no fear. They just kill and kill until there is no enemy left or they are totally destroyed. There are way too many First Imperium assets for humanity to ever destroy. The war with them has clearly proven that.
Now, Admiral Compton has 242 ships and 48,000+ crew that are on the wrong side of the destroyed warp gate. They cannot go back home, ever! Trapped in First Imperium space, the immediately try to find a way to not immediately get destroyed. They are in the X2 system just beyond the destroyed warp gate and are fighting a multitude of First Imperium warships. Fortunately, while the First Imperium has some advance technology and superior weapons, they don’t have any kind of tactical sense. It’s as though they know they have far greater numbers to throw at the small human fleet, so their losses really don’t matter. But, losses to the human fleet will cost them dearly so they can’t stand toe-to-toe and fight it out.
Admiral Compton is a brilliant tactician. He can see the opportunities during a battle that few others can. So, he does what he does and manages to get his fleet out of the X2 system and into the next and the next, going as fast and as far as they can to try and outrun the First Imperium. Admiral Compton has to make a decision that probably won’t set well with his people. His fleet is a mix of different Alliance vessels that had banded together to fight the common enemy. By decree, Admiral Terrance Compton was put in command of the fleet when they all operated under Augustus Garrett. Now he has to keep this group together, to fight as one unit or they will all be destroyed.
But what is their goal? Do they just keep running from the First Imperium for ever or do they try and find a new home or do they try to find a way home. That is the decision facing Admiral Terrance Compton. He know which of those courses of action he must choose, but if he does, he also knows he might have to fight to keep the fleet together. And fighting among themselves is something they cannot afford to do.
So, I’m hooked on this series. It started off great. I got to know a lot of new characters and Jay Allan always does a good job of character describing. And there are a number of important characters. Greta Hurley or rather Admiral Hurley is one tough fighter wing commander. She’s tough as nails and doesn’t take no for any answer. Then there’s Max Harmon, Captain Harmon to be formal. He’s almost like the son that Admiral Compton never had. He’s also a great admirer of Admiral Compton and feels like he is almost the father he never had. They both work very well together, but Admiral Compton realizes that he can’t be so selfish as to keep Max Hamon out of harms way. Everyone in the fleet is is in some kind of danger.
I’ve already gone on to read book two, “Shadow of the Gods”, and since book three is already published, I’ve got that also. I just might continue reading straight through this series until I run out of books!
September 21, 2017
Before you start this title, please realize it is a spinoff / continuation of a much longer series by the author. You need to read Marines: Crimson Worlds I first, and all of the other books in that series, or this episode won’t make much sense with the background story and characters.
If you were a fan of the Crimson Worlds series, I believe you will like this one. Compton and his stranded forces continue to flee and fight the units of the First Imperium. The battle scenes are realistic, and the future technologies are something you can wrap your hands around and believe without calling “bull” as you can in many SF titles. The author also does a good job of getting you emotionally involved with his characters as you get to appreciate new characters yet feel the pain – and get a little depressed – as characters die off in the continuing battles.
I picked this up for 99 cents during a Kindle promotion vs. its normal price of $3.99: if you have enjoyed previous episodes of the Crimson Worlds series, you will certainly get more than $3.99 worth of entertainment value out of this one
If you were a fan of the Crimson Worlds series, I believe you will like this one. Compton and his stranded forces continue to flee and fight the units of the First Imperium. The battle scenes are realistic, and the future technologies are something you can wrap your hands around and believe without calling “bull” as you can in many SF titles. The author also does a good job of getting you emotionally involved with his characters as you get to appreciate new characters yet feel the pain – and get a little depressed – as characters die off in the continuing battles.
I picked this up for 99 cents during a Kindle promotion vs. its normal price of $3.99: if you have enjoyed previous episodes of the Crimson Worlds series, you will certainly get more than $3.99 worth of entertainment value out of this one
January 28, 2019
I’ve heard of Jay Allan along time ago so I kept getting his audiobooks but I never had the time to listen to any of them because i review new audiobooks for many authors and there are new once always coming out.
Any way I’ve decided to take a break and listen to audiobooks that I chose which was fun but new audiobooks for reviews keep coming in so I’m thinking that every 10th book I’ll listen to one of mine.
About Into the Darkness I got absolutely nothing bad to say, Jay Allan is a great author without a doubt !
And to think that this is the first of a five books series, so much went on in this first one that I can’t even imagine what kind of surprises are waiting for me at the next four, truly a master writer!
Fully recommend.
Any way I’ve decided to take a break and listen to audiobooks that I chose which was fun but new audiobooks for reviews keep coming in so I’m thinking that every 10th book I’ll listen to one of mine.
About Into the Darkness I got absolutely nothing bad to say, Jay Allan is a great author without a doubt !
And to think that this is the first of a five books series, so much went on in this first one that I can’t even imagine what kind of surprises are waiting for me at the next four, truly a master writer!
Fully recommend.
November 3, 2019
I looked back at my Goodreads ratings/reviews to see when I read the last of the Crimson Worlds series only to find that I had not provided a rating or review of books 7-9 when I read them. Nevertheless, I estimate it's been at least a year since I finished that series and was pleased to find that beginning this offshoot series felt like getting reacquainted with old friends.
I've always been well entertained by Jay Allan's writing, and this book is no exception. I've already begun book 2 of the series, Shadows of the Gods and expect to continue through the series to the end with pleasure.
I've always been well entertained by Jay Allan's writing, and this book is no exception. I've already begun book 2 of the series, Shadows of the Gods and expect to continue through the series to the end with pleasure.
September 28, 2020
Downhill Slide
I had high hopes for this tale, it started out so well. As it continued developing I became less enthused and eventually just frustrated. It appears the author was attempting to kill off 90% of the cast, and the continuous series of battles and attacks rapidly diminished the remaining forces. There were small, short moments which brought the reader some relief from the steady deaths, but the end result was a continued loss of resources and characters.
If you’re mostly interested in reading about futuristic battles in space, and care little about the storyline and characters lost, then this might be an OK read. As for me, I’m done with the series.
I had high hopes for this tale, it started out so well. As it continued developing I became less enthused and eventually just frustrated. It appears the author was attempting to kill off 90% of the cast, and the continuous series of battles and attacks rapidly diminished the remaining forces. There were small, short moments which brought the reader some relief from the steady deaths, but the end result was a continued loss of resources and characters.
If you’re mostly interested in reading about futuristic battles in space, and care little about the storyline and characters lost, then this might be an OK read. As for me, I’m done with the series.
September 23, 2020
Another in a long line of Home-Runs!
Jay Allen has done it again with ‘Into The Darkness.’ His characters are beautifully crafted and completely believable! It goes way beyond what one would expect from a science fiction book, this story line would have worked for every major war story ever fought in history. A true page turner, it occupied my total attention for three wonderful days of reading. I highly recommend this Jay Allen book for any Sci-Fi lover, just as I do for any of his books!
Jay Allen has done it again with ‘Into The Darkness.’ His characters are beautifully crafted and completely believable! It goes way beyond what one would expect from a science fiction book, this story line would have worked for every major war story ever fought in history. A true page turner, it occupied my total attention for three wonderful days of reading. I highly recommend this Jay Allen book for any Sci-Fi lover, just as I do for any of his books!
February 13, 2021
Jay Allen does it again.
"Into the Darkness" is the lead off book in a new series from master story teller, Jay Allen. A naval fleet fleeing a desperate last stand, cut off from human space, must flee as fast and as far as possible to tie up the enemy fleets and keep them from finding Earth. In doing this, the fleet, lead by Admiral Terence Compton, knows that inevitable death awaits them yet that duty inspires and empowers them to repeatedly achieve the impossible. A great story about the human spirit. I recommend this book.
"Into the Darkness" is the lead off book in a new series from master story teller, Jay Allen. A naval fleet fleeing a desperate last stand, cut off from human space, must flee as fast and as far as possible to tie up the enemy fleets and keep them from finding Earth. In doing this, the fleet, lead by Admiral Terence Compton, knows that inevitable death awaits them yet that duty inspires and empowers them to repeatedly achieve the impossible. A great story about the human spirit. I recommend this book.
October 8, 2021
Two stars means OK and I think that's a fair reflection. I got to the end but I'm not inspired to read more of this universe.
The writing style is too uneven for me: good characterisation in places, paper-thin characters in others; plot-points built up in convincing detail, only be solved in a leap of narrative a few pages later. The initial space battles were gripping but later ones became repetitive, as did the various log -entry chapters.
That said, I wanted to find out what happened in the end. So yes, OK (which should really be 2.5 stars, 2 feels a bit low)
The writing style is too uneven for me: good characterisation in places, paper-thin characters in others; plot-points built up in convincing detail, only be solved in a leap of narrative a few pages later. The initial space battles were gripping but later ones became repetitive, as did the various log -entry chapters.
That said, I wanted to find out what happened in the end. So yes, OK (which should really be 2.5 stars, 2 feels a bit low)
February 12, 2017
Great Space Opera
I tend to read a book slowly, in hunks of time, not all at once. That's the way I read this one too, but it was always a pleasure picking it up again. I love military sci-fi, and Jay Allen really delivers the goods; well dawn characters, gripping space battles, and almost enough tension to make it hard to put the book down for a while. Highly recommend this book and this author.
I tend to read a book slowly, in hunks of time, not all at once. That's the way I read this one too, but it was always a pleasure picking it up again. I love military sci-fi, and Jay Allen really delivers the goods; well dawn characters, gripping space battles, and almost enough tension to make it hard to put the book down for a while. Highly recommend this book and this author.
July 5, 2017
A solid story
Well, now we know what happened to the lost fleet. Their troubles aren't over - they've just begun. Trying to track down the main AI of the Imperium should keep them busy as they try to survive the constant onslaught from the Imperium's ships. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series. However this series doesn't seem like a new idea. Just new details.
Well, now we know what happened to the lost fleet. Their troubles aren't over - they've just begun. Trying to track down the main AI of the Imperium should keep them busy as they try to survive the constant onslaught from the Imperium's ships. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series. However this series doesn't seem like a new idea. Just new details.
March 29, 2018
I enjoyed this book. The writing was good and the story compelling. I did find as I went through the book wanting to know more about the characters and their back story. After I finished, I realized that there are companion series that give that back story that I will consider reading. The main reason I gave it 3 stars instead of 4 is that I didn't immediately want to read the next book in this series.
August 4, 2018
A Small Error but ......
A smal error but one an author as good as Jay Allan shouldn't make. It detracts from his otherwise brilliant story telling (one equal to Heinlein, Clark, Even Asimov's abilities ) .
The quote is NOT "Once more INTO the breach".
The s peech is “Once more UNTO the breach, dear friends, once more
Or close the door with English dead."
(from Henry V, spoken by King Henry)
A smal error but one an author as good as Jay Allan shouldn't make. It detracts from his otherwise brilliant story telling (one equal to Heinlein, Clark, Even Asimov's abilities ) .
The quote is NOT "Once more INTO the breach".
The s peech is “Once more UNTO the breach, dear friends, once more
Or close the door with English dead."
(from Henry V, spoken by King Henry)
March 20, 2021
Half of this book was a dizzying parade of bit characters, and repetitions of certain plot points, in dire need of a good edit. The other half was spectacular space battles, narrow escapes, and divisive inter-personal politics. In the end I was able to overlook the shortcomings, and really ended up quite enjoying the story.
I thought it was obvious who the Old Ones are, after a hint from the other side.
I thought it was obvious who the Old Ones are, after a hint from the other side.
August 27, 2022
This was a pretty beginning for this series and I will move forward. It was all about a race to which a planet would go to the winner. Of course, Arlo and his team were the underdogs. However, the end of the race was not so great since an alien ship tried to take over the planets that had been inhabited and Earth as well.
No romance and no swearing.
As for the narration: Marc Vietor did a fantastic job on the voices and well as the emotions when he read.
No romance and no swearing.
As for the narration: Marc Vietor did a fantastic job on the voices and well as the emotions when he read.
September 4, 2017
Full of space action.
Although there is a lack of character development, this story is chock full of military procedures and intense space battles. It's humans against machine with no holds barred on either side. I enjoyed it and would like to read about the full story so I will be looking for more books by this author.
Although there is a lack of character development, this story is chock full of military procedures and intense space battles. It's humans against machine with no holds barred on either side. I enjoyed it and would like to read about the full story so I will be looking for more books by this author.
July 13, 2018
Admirals Garrett & Compton
Admiral Terrance Compton takes the 300 ship combined fleet through the warp gate to attack the First Imperium war fleet. Admiral Augustus Garret remained behind to explode a device to disrupt the warp gate to prevent the Imperium fleet destroying the home worlds.
Excellent plotting & characterization. A continuation of the Crimson World Series.
Admiral Terrance Compton takes the 300 ship combined fleet through the warp gate to attack the First Imperium war fleet. Admiral Augustus Garret remained behind to explode a device to disrupt the warp gate to prevent the Imperium fleet destroying the home worlds.
Excellent plotting & characterization. A continuation of the Crimson World Series.
August 28, 2019
Fast read, lots of action. A great space opera.
I am familiar with Jay Allan from the Blood on the Star's series. This is close to that kind of action. Allan created really good characters, the kind I can root for.
The book does drag on spots as the feeling of the characters are investigated, I could skip those spots. I do love the space battles.
I am familiar with Jay Allan from the Blood on the Star's series. This is close to that kind of action. Allan created really good characters, the kind I can root for.
The book does drag on spots as the feeling of the characters are investigated, I could skip those spots. I do love the space battles.
February 2, 2020
Excellent continuation. Story picks up where the last left off and propelled it further into a developing and engaging plot. Twists along the way. There are some weak bits towards the last part with timelines getting a bit confusing/convenient but this does help towards the next instalment hdnce 4 stars. Anyway book 2 here I come! 😁
May 23, 2020
Entertaining mystery
Interesting start in the middle of a space war between humankind and an apparent robotic empire. There are cues on both sides to allow one to speculate on the origins of the empire. Military characters are developing with their well described characteristics. Makes one curious enough to continue the series
Interesting start in the middle of a space war between humankind and an apparent robotic empire. There are cues on both sides to allow one to speculate on the origins of the empire. Military characters are developing with their well described characteristics. Makes one curious enough to continue the series
May 21, 2024
Ask the right questions.
I liked the story in general. The characters worked and the plot moved along. There were times when I got frustrated when there were obvious questions that could be asked, but the characters didn’t ask them. Some good opportunities passed as the characters were looking in the other direction..
I liked the story in general. The characters worked and the plot moved along. There were times when I got frustrated when there were obvious questions that could be asked, but the characters didn’t ask them. Some good opportunities passed as the characters were looking in the other direction..
August 26, 2017
Great space battle against all odds. Man's will to survive wins.
AI and robot ships hunt the lost human fleet trapped in their world. Can scientists and soldiers work together to win in the end?
AI and robot ships hunt the lost human fleet trapped in their world. Can scientists and soldiers work together to win in the end?
August 31, 2017
Unfortunsteky, too PCfor me
Giid story libe if a bit weak in okaces. All heroes,strong men, stronger women. Stories sre becoming a bit Louis Lamourish, Maybe i have read too many if his books.
Giid story libe if a bit weak in okaces. All heroes,strong men, stronger women. Stories sre becoming a bit Louis Lamourish, Maybe i have read too many if his books.
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