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Castle Federation #5
Rimward Stars
A helpless ally calls for aidA ruthless enemy strikes without mercyThe fate of empires turns on even the smallest actionsWhen a minor trade partner sends the Castle Federation a desperate call for aid, they have few resources to spare from their all-consuming war against the Terran Commonwealth. Unwilling to be seen failing their allies but able to spare only a tiny force, Castle sends a hero to command the task Captain Kyle Roberts, the Stellar Fox.Beyond the Rimward frontier of the Federation and its allies, little is as it seems. The pirates are being armed by an outside force, and the politics of these worlds is made deadlier by their poverty. When the Coraline Imperium the Federation's oft-difficult ally sends forces as well, it risks a conflict that could undermine the Alliance protecting them both.There are deeper games afoot as local schemes play the great powers against each other. Captain Roberts is caught in the chaos as fire and blood explode across the region. There is only one these Rimward Stars must not fall.
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First published May 10, 2017
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Glynn Stewart
115 books1,748 followersGlynn Stewart is the author of over 60 books, including Starship’s Mage, a bestselling science fiction and fantasy series where faster-than-light travel is possible–but only because of magic.
Writing managed to liberate Glynn from a bleak future as an accountant. With his personality and hope for a high-tech future intact, he lives in Southern Ontario with his partner, their cats, and an unstoppable writing habit.
Writing managed to liberate Glynn from a bleak future as an accountant. With his personality and hope for a high-tech future intact, he lives in Southern Ontario with his partner, their cats, and an unstoppable writing habit.
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June 1, 2017
Astonishing
This is, unquestionably, a Politically Correct Masterpiece. A White,Black romantic relationship - chk. A Female, Female romantic relationship - chk. The fighter pilot Female is hoping to be asked to be Female Nurse's wife - chk. Every important billet on warship is commanded by uber-competent women - chk. Ship's Marine Cmdr is Female - chk. Admiral,for the good guys, whose first name is Mohammed - chk. Islamic planet, on good guys side, w a SULTAN and interesting succession - chk.
Good guy Chief of Staff is Female Admiral - chk. Seniors, Rejoice! There's an old guy at Tactical, who's just an old guy at Tactical - chk. Who you going to call for innovative combat tactician for bombers, Female of course - chk. Need it be said? Earth is socialistic state that feels it must unify humanity through force of arms - chk. Alliances, Commonwealths, Federations, etc, you need scorecard to keep straight - chk. ' BT' of LGBT is implied, on good guy side - chk. Spy, Assassin who turns everyone's stomach is a guy - chk. Earth military outnumbers good guys by fair margin, but their mediocre male orientated military just can't get it done against the open, good guy society - chk. Other than MC, MEH, don't believe there's any other memorable males except for bad guys - chk? Sometimes, w all the girl names, I get confused.
There's a lot more, getting tired and I'm just a man doomed to mediocrity. However, it's that time where I continue my UNATTAINABLE quest to ed-u-ma-cate authors n readers, w some sad and unfortunate truths. The answer to below, for number of females participating n playing, is ZERO. We're not talking manipulated data -- STATISTICS -- just the facts.
NFL,NHL,MLB,NBA,PRO-CUP SOCCER, MAJOR BOXING TITLE HOLDER, PRO RUGBY .... oh, let's just stop this. List will be a small book in of itself. From the same science community that is reinventing our lives, they have confirmed,w 99.99% confidence, that there ARE major physiological differences between men and women and these differences cause major psychological differences irrespective of socialization. I know,doesn't seem right but USMC has spent millions upon millions of $ to implement 3 pull-up min for female marines the past 4-5-6-? Years. We'll get there eventually -- we don't need CQB anymore anyway.
Do you know how many women of 250,000+ tackle football players in H.S., AAU, NCAA play? OK -- OK -- OK, sorry, I'll stop. Just want to ensure that there is reality and then there's SciFi , Fantasy. I believe my days in genre are numbered.
This is, unquestionably, a Politically Correct Masterpiece. A White,Black romantic relationship - chk. A Female, Female romantic relationship - chk. The fighter pilot Female is hoping to be asked to be Female Nurse's wife - chk. Every important billet on warship is commanded by uber-competent women - chk. Ship's Marine Cmdr is Female - chk. Admiral,for the good guys, whose first name is Mohammed - chk. Islamic planet, on good guys side, w a SULTAN and interesting succession - chk.
Good guy Chief of Staff is Female Admiral - chk. Seniors, Rejoice! There's an old guy at Tactical, who's just an old guy at Tactical - chk. Who you going to call for innovative combat tactician for bombers, Female of course - chk. Need it be said? Earth is socialistic state that feels it must unify humanity through force of arms - chk. Alliances, Commonwealths, Federations, etc, you need scorecard to keep straight - chk. ' BT' of LGBT is implied, on good guy side - chk. Spy, Assassin who turns everyone's stomach is a guy - chk. Earth military outnumbers good guys by fair margin, but their mediocre male orientated military just can't get it done against the open, good guy society - chk. Other than MC, MEH, don't believe there's any other memorable males except for bad guys - chk? Sometimes, w all the girl names, I get confused.
There's a lot more, getting tired and I'm just a man doomed to mediocrity. However, it's that time where I continue my UNATTAINABLE quest to ed-u-ma-cate authors n readers, w some sad and unfortunate truths. The answer to below, for number of females participating n playing, is ZERO. We're not talking manipulated data -- STATISTICS -- just the facts.
NFL,NHL,MLB,NBA,PRO-CUP SOCCER, MAJOR BOXING TITLE HOLDER, PRO RUGBY .... oh, let's just stop this. List will be a small book in of itself. From the same science community that is reinventing our lives, they have confirmed,w 99.99% confidence, that there ARE major physiological differences between men and women and these differences cause major psychological differences irrespective of socialization. I know,doesn't seem right but USMC has spent millions upon millions of $ to implement 3 pull-up min for female marines the past 4-5-6-? Years. We'll get there eventually -- we don't need CQB anymore anyway.
Do you know how many women of 250,000+ tackle football players in H.S., AAU, NCAA play? OK -- OK -- OK, sorry, I'll stop. Just want to ensure that there is reality and then there's SciFi , Fantasy. I believe my days in genre are numbered.
June 5, 2017
The Stellar Fox story continues
Once again, Mr Stewart has give us another great read. We find Captain Roberts the Stellar Fox sent out on a mission to end the attackers on the rim worlds. But things are not what he believes, the commonwealth are helping a pirate with the attacks. But Captain Roberts is just the man to lead the response.
Once again, Mr Stewart has give us another great read. We find Captain Roberts the Stellar Fox sent out on a mission to end the attackers on the rim worlds. But things are not what he believes, the commonwealth are helping a pirate with the attacks. But Captain Roberts is just the man to lead the response.
September 15, 2017
4.5* much better than the last one
the other reviewers who said this one was a relief because Roberts actually got to be just a Captain were right. No more black ops people throwing temper tantrums then offering sketchy excuses, hooray! (while there is a black ops guy involved, he's working independently, not anywhere near Roberts' chain of command, so there aren't the absurdities posed by Mr. Glass). I was also glad Roberts met up with James Tecumseh again--right now he's the single argument given that the Terran Armed Forces are more than immoral or unethical bullies. I was especially happy with Stewart's final resolution of their relationship. It felt right for them both, costly though it was. Hope the next one isn't too far off.
the other reviewers who said this one was a relief because Roberts actually got to be just a Captain were right. No more black ops people throwing temper tantrums then offering sketchy excuses, hooray! (while there is a black ops guy involved, he's working independently, not anywhere near Roberts' chain of command, so there aren't the absurdities posed by Mr. Glass). I was also glad Roberts met up with James Tecumseh again--right now he's the single argument given that the Terran Armed Forces are more than immoral or unethical bullies. I was especially happy with Stewart's final resolution of their relationship. It felt right for them both, costly though it was. Hope the next one isn't too far off.
May 13, 2017
Bravery, Honor, And Brilliant Tactics
The Stellar Fox is up to his tricks of doing the unexpected and making it work. I like the characters, particularly Captain Kyle Roberts (the Stellar Fox). The story is a great depiction of honor, sacrifice and love separated by distance and danger. Will the Fox be able to change the tide of war in his new unorthodox assignment? I look forward to another book.
The Stellar Fox is up to his tricks of doing the unexpected and making it work. I like the characters, particularly Captain Kyle Roberts (the Stellar Fox). The story is a great depiction of honor, sacrifice and love separated by distance and danger. Will the Fox be able to change the tide of war in his new unorthodox assignment? I look forward to another book.
May 15, 2017
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this instalment of Kyle Roberts of the Castle Federation. It was a straight forward space adventure with Roberts getting to be a Captain without too much political and espionage BS impacting his job. It was enjoyable reading and it held up well if you read it in sections - one the bus to and from work, rather than in one big gulp (say to 1.30am when I finished it). I liked that Kyle got to be simply a Captain. He got to be something of a shoulder to cry on for his senior officers, he got to dress down those who needed it and as a reader it was nice to not have to question every action and wonder if they were the traitor or going to become one. (Not that I haven’t enjoyed those past books.)
I think Kyle is the most well rounded of all the author’s various characters and I like him a lot. He’s not perfect, he’s not without issues, but he’s real in a way that other characters, whilst likeable, aren’t. Kyle is a man I’d like to buy a drink and enjoy a conversation with.
I liked where this story ended and believe the next instalment could be seriously fun reading.
The Nit-Picking:
I think the author needs to remember that he publishes three separate series that are based in space and have multiple alliances / political situations. It takes me a couple of chapters to get into Federation head space and remember basic details of their politics / alliances. It would be helpful to me for the author to give me a short back story / info dump about the Commonwealth, the Federation and the other groups as we meet characters from them. I also think it would be great if there was a political group reference page so I can keep track of which planets belong where and perhaps even a “cast of characters” listing.
I love the diversity in the books. I think it is wonderful that we have people and relationships that are all sorts of mixes and it simply just is. But one of the effects of this is names and because it is a new situation to our Captain, boarding a new ship, we’re meeting a LOT of people. I find when we first board a new ship and meet staff I process “rank, blah, rank, name, blah, name” when we encounter more unusual names and rank combinations. It’s not that I need everyone to be a Smith, Brown or Johnson but perhaps we could have a few mixed in? I would really appreciate a rank listing for each group - Alliance, Commonwealth, Coraline etc to help counter this.
For me, it would have been helpful in the opening chapter if it was clearly spelled out from the start what the Commonwealth was up to, it wasn’t a secret for the reader. I also think the author missed a golden opportunity in the opening chapter to remind me of exactly who James Tecumseh was. There was no way I would have remembered he was THAT captain and it is only mentioned in the book about half way through. That detail would have added volumes to his character and to my reading experience of him.
It could have easily been done with, please forgive my writing... "Commodore James Tecumseh, didn’t like his current orders from Marshall James Walkingstick to work with pirates to draw an Alliance fleet to this area of space, but he followed orders. The Commodore especially, needed this operation to be a success as it was his opportunity to redeem himself after Barsoom, where he allowed Captain Kyle Roberts to destroy a rogue Commonwealth Captain “The Butcher of Kemetian", choosing honour over his career”
Overall the Stellar Fox features in a “stellar” story that I greatly enjoyed, despite my nit-picking above. I look forward to the next instalment.
I really enjoyed this instalment of Kyle Roberts of the Castle Federation. It was a straight forward space adventure with Roberts getting to be a Captain without too much political and espionage BS impacting his job. It was enjoyable reading and it held up well if you read it in sections - one the bus to and from work, rather than in one big gulp (say to 1.30am when I finished it). I liked that Kyle got to be simply a Captain. He got to be something of a shoulder to cry on for his senior officers, he got to dress down those who needed it and as a reader it was nice to not have to question every action and wonder if they were the traitor or going to become one. (Not that I haven’t enjoyed those past books.)
I think Kyle is the most well rounded of all the author’s various characters and I like him a lot. He’s not perfect, he’s not without issues, but he’s real in a way that other characters, whilst likeable, aren’t. Kyle is a man I’d like to buy a drink and enjoy a conversation with.
I liked where this story ended and believe the next instalment could be seriously fun reading.
The Nit-Picking:
I think the author needs to remember that he publishes three separate series that are based in space and have multiple alliances / political situations. It takes me a couple of chapters to get into Federation head space and remember basic details of their politics / alliances. It would be helpful to me for the author to give me a short back story / info dump about the Commonwealth, the Federation and the other groups as we meet characters from them. I also think it would be great if there was a political group reference page so I can keep track of which planets belong where and perhaps even a “cast of characters” listing.
I love the diversity in the books. I think it is wonderful that we have people and relationships that are all sorts of mixes and it simply just is. But one of the effects of this is names and because it is a new situation to our Captain, boarding a new ship, we’re meeting a LOT of people. I find when we first board a new ship and meet staff I process “rank, blah, rank, name, blah, name” when we encounter more unusual names and rank combinations. It’s not that I need everyone to be a Smith, Brown or Johnson but perhaps we could have a few mixed in? I would really appreciate a rank listing for each group - Alliance, Commonwealth, Coraline etc to help counter this.
For me, it would have been helpful in the opening chapter if it was clearly spelled out from the start what the Commonwealth was up to, it wasn’t a secret for the reader. I also think the author missed a golden opportunity in the opening chapter to remind me of exactly who James Tecumseh was. There was no way I would have remembered he was THAT captain and it is only mentioned in the book about half way through. That detail would have added volumes to his character and to my reading experience of him.
It could have easily been done with, please forgive my writing... "Commodore James Tecumseh, didn’t like his current orders from Marshall James Walkingstick to work with pirates to draw an Alliance fleet to this area of space, but he followed orders. The Commodore especially, needed this operation to be a success as it was his opportunity to redeem himself after Barsoom, where he allowed Captain Kyle Roberts to destroy a rogue Commonwealth Captain “The Butcher of Kemetian", choosing honour over his career”
Overall the Stellar Fox features in a “stellar” story that I greatly enjoyed, despite my nit-picking above. I look forward to the next instalment.
January 7, 2018
This is the 5th in the series following the Career of Captain Kyle Roberts in the Castle Federation, a union of human planets that is a state of war with the Terran Empire, another seat of humanity with a different political agenda that wants to have all of humanity under its domination.
This is part a Military Sci-Fi series with some epic starship battles, Stewart does an outstanding job of writing the strategy and tactics of fleet and ship movements from the largest ships, to the scrapping between the fighter jocks, making any of the engagements a real thrill to read. The other part is more Space Opera, in which Stewart follows the lives of some key characters as well as the political situation between the various Galactic Empires.
Stewart has done an amazing job of writing this detailed and complex system of different political entities, with not just the Castle Federation and the Terran Commonwealth, but also several other Galactic empires. Each of these has significant interplay with the politics and society of the others, making for a fascinating interplay.
In Rimward Stars, Stewart reminds us that an entity such as the Castle Federation is made up of a multitude of different entities, each providing various elements to the greater good in return for protection. So what happens when they call in that protection?
Several of the ‘Rimward’ colonies have been attacked by what appears to be a significant Pirate threat, and with the ongoing war, and a lack of assets to send, the Council decides that sending the ‘Stellar Fox’ will make people very happy, as well as a couple of ships.
And thus Robert’s mission in this episode is to hunt down and eliminate the Pirate threat. But what should be relatively simple for him suddenly becomes a lot more difficult when he realises that the Terran’s might also be involved.
As stated above, and with all the other books, the starship combat is brilliant in this book, Stewart puts in so much effort into detailing how battles play out to give proper realism to the story.
Stewart’s character work continues to improve, with some real depth coming into the main characters as well as the continuing growth of their back stories.
The Castle Federation Series is easily one of the stand-outs for a Military/Space Opera Series, and with book 6 having just been released, it is only getting better.
This is part a Military Sci-Fi series with some epic starship battles, Stewart does an outstanding job of writing the strategy and tactics of fleet and ship movements from the largest ships, to the scrapping between the fighter jocks, making any of the engagements a real thrill to read. The other part is more Space Opera, in which Stewart follows the lives of some key characters as well as the political situation between the various Galactic Empires.
Stewart has done an amazing job of writing this detailed and complex system of different political entities, with not just the Castle Federation and the Terran Commonwealth, but also several other Galactic empires. Each of these has significant interplay with the politics and society of the others, making for a fascinating interplay.
In Rimward Stars, Stewart reminds us that an entity such as the Castle Federation is made up of a multitude of different entities, each providing various elements to the greater good in return for protection. So what happens when they call in that protection?
Several of the ‘Rimward’ colonies have been attacked by what appears to be a significant Pirate threat, and with the ongoing war, and a lack of assets to send, the Council decides that sending the ‘Stellar Fox’ will make people very happy, as well as a couple of ships.
And thus Robert’s mission in this episode is to hunt down and eliminate the Pirate threat. But what should be relatively simple for him suddenly becomes a lot more difficult when he realises that the Terran’s might also be involved.
As stated above, and with all the other books, the starship combat is brilliant in this book, Stewart puts in so much effort into detailing how battles play out to give proper realism to the story.
Stewart’s character work continues to improve, with some real depth coming into the main characters as well as the continuing growth of their back stories.
The Castle Federation Series is easily one of the stand-outs for a Military/Space Opera Series, and with book 6 having just been released, it is only getting better.
December 27, 2019
We start off with Kyle shipless at the start. Of course that doesn't last, because if it did there wouldn't be a story to tell. At this point I just expect him to destroy or cripple every ship he is ever in command of.
This book pits Kyle against the Core and pirates which the Core has allied with. Kyle is only given three ships to deal with it, annoying but understandable with the current war. There is very little character conflict or interactions that really add to the plot or the story here, and in my opinion those are the best parts of the series. We do get an old character back from an earlier book which is nice, but with how much this author enjoys killing off all the supporting characters who knows if they'll last.
I think I'm finally starting to get tired of space missile battles. They are all essentially the same thing. We don't have as much as the other guys do and we are screwed. Then one of two things happen. Good guys get lucky, or the good guys have to lose a heavy amount of their forces to show us how dangerous and costly space combat is. For once I'd just like to see Kyle have more resources and forces than the other guys and you know...just kick some ass from here to there. There hasn't been much of that in this series. Most of it is Kyle is s screwed, how clever can he be, and what characters will get killed in the process.
Something did happen in this series that I was hoping for since book two. Not much can be said, but it was good to see. I'm also hoping the storyline that allows continues to effect the plot in book 6.
This isn't the best book in the series, but it isn't bad either. It didn't have enough focus on the characters, and on ship conflicts, but it fits into the series and sets up book six nicely.
This book pits Kyle against the Core and pirates which the Core has allied with. Kyle is only given three ships to deal with it, annoying but understandable with the current war. There is very little character conflict or interactions that really add to the plot or the story here, and in my opinion those are the best parts of the series. We do get an old character back from an earlier book which is nice, but with how much this author enjoys killing off all the supporting characters who knows if they'll last.
I think I'm finally starting to get tired of space missile battles. They are all essentially the same thing. We don't have as much as the other guys do and we are screwed. Then one of two things happen. Good guys get lucky, or the good guys have to lose a heavy amount of their forces to show us how dangerous and costly space combat is. For once I'd just like to see Kyle have more resources and forces than the other guys and you know...just kick some ass from here to there. There hasn't been much of that in this series. Most of it is Kyle is s screwed, how clever can he be, and what characters will get killed in the process.
Something did happen in this series that I was hoping for since book two. Not much can be said, but it was good to see. I'm also hoping the storyline that allows continues to effect the plot in book 6.
This isn't the best book in the series, but it isn't bad either. It didn't have enough focus on the characters, and on ship conflicts, but it fits into the series and sets up book six nicely.
March 14, 2024
Wasn't very good to start, but picked up in the end
I was going to give this 2 stars and call it 2.5/5 due to the minor grammatical errors, mixing up of characters and the very overused "captain angers politician, politician ruins/holds back captains career" trope (used twice in this series to justify the plot alone) and the very...bland start.
However, I felt the story did pick up and ended on a very good note. Which is why I am adding a half star to the review.
***spoilers for previous books below***
What I noticed the lack of after Michael's death was the lack of interpersonal relationships/interactions outside of what was necessary for running the military operations. While I understand that after losing Michael had a profound effect on Kyle, this was more a detriment to the story than actually using it as a stepping point for character growth. Luckily, towards the latter half of this book, we see some of this start to come back.
I was going to give this 2 stars and call it 2.5/5 due to the minor grammatical errors, mixing up of characters and the very overused "captain angers politician, politician ruins/holds back captains career" trope (used twice in this series to justify the plot alone) and the very...bland start.
However, I felt the story did pick up and ended on a very good note. Which is why I am adding a half star to the review.
***spoilers for previous books below***
What I noticed the lack of after Michael's death was the lack of interpersonal relationships/interactions outside of what was necessary for running the military operations. While I understand that after losing Michael had a profound effect on Kyle, this was more a detriment to the story than actually using it as a stepping point for character growth. Luckily, towards the latter half of this book, we see some of this start to come back.
September 22, 2017
Before you pick this one up to read, please note it is book #5 of a series: you need to have read the other books in the series first or this one’s characters and scenes won’t make much sense to you.
Without having a spoiler, the author picks up right where he left off with the last book of the series in the continuing conflict with another “black” or solo mission. While characterized as a science fiction novel because it is in the future and involves spaceships, I would characterize this one more as a thriller. Regardless, it is a good story. The Kindle version of this title is $4.99, but I read it for free with my Kindle Unlimited subscription – if you enjoyed the other books in the series, you will certainly receive $4.99 worth of entertainment value out of this one.
Without having a spoiler, the author picks up right where he left off with the last book of the series in the continuing conflict with another “black” or solo mission. While characterized as a science fiction novel because it is in the future and involves spaceships, I would characterize this one more as a thriller. Regardless, it is a good story. The Kindle version of this title is $4.99, but I read it for free with my Kindle Unlimited subscription – if you enjoyed the other books in the series, you will certainly receive $4.99 worth of entertainment value out of this one.
November 26, 2023
Half-a-megaton-a-second positron lances. Sure sounds high-tech? Give Glynn Stewart this: he never strays far from the generic tree. You want space battles? We give you space battles. You want a patched-together ship facing overwhelming odds. Got ‘em. You want to go twenty-first-century diversity politics one better? How about an interstellar commonwealth where the leadership all have names that sound Native American—Walkingstick, and Tecumseh, for example? Why doesn’t it work as well as it should? Glynn, I think your formula is showing.
August 20, 2023
Help me read more books
Well, I have to say, around chapter 18 or so, it became it's own story. Up to that point, it almost mirrored book 3 of the Peacekeepers of Sol book. I mentioned that in the review for that book as well. Happy to say, that stopped, and the story became very much it's own story. Very satisfied with that by the way. I liked this story, (better than the peacekeepers of sol), so will read more in this series to be sure.
Well, I have to say, around chapter 18 or so, it became it's own story. Up to that point, it almost mirrored book 3 of the Peacekeepers of Sol book. I mentioned that in the review for that book as well. Happy to say, that stopped, and the story became very much it's own story. Very satisfied with that by the way. I liked this story, (better than the peacekeepers of sol), so will read more in this series to be sure.
April 13, 2024
Very good book with new twists in the saga
Captain Roberts new assignment takes into new territory, both space and leadership. The story gains strength as it unfolds. It includes political action as well as very exciting strategy and space warfare. Most of his team is new which provides interesting elements. Overall, an excellent 5th book in the series … and I look forward to reading the 6th installment!
Captain Roberts new assignment takes into new territory, both space and leadership. The story gains strength as it unfolds. It includes political action as well as very exciting strategy and space warfare. Most of his team is new which provides interesting elements. Overall, an excellent 5th book in the series … and I look forward to reading the 6th installment!
May 17, 2017
Not a bad book, but the whole "Pie Rats are eee-vul murdering rapist thugs that all true soldiers hate" has been done to death. Not as bad as many in terms of detailing their atrocities, but the related plot was (almost) completely predictable.
I really preferred how the author handled the concept in the Duchy of Terra series.
I really preferred how the author handled the concept in the Duchy of Terra series.
May 20, 2017
Excellent book in a very well written series.
I love a good space opera, and the entire Castle Federation series is nothing but.
I am awaiting with bated breath the next installment.
This isn't your typical self-published Kindle series. It has the polish and well-edited feel of a classically published novel.
I love a good space opera, and the entire Castle Federation series is nothing but.
I am awaiting with bated breath the next installment.
This isn't your typical self-published Kindle series. It has the polish and well-edited feel of a classically published novel.
August 24, 2017
The story is good (not as good as the 1st book), and action packed. But the quality of the composition is lacking. Full of repeats. Same words, same expressions, sometimes even whole conversations are repeated...
Also, in almost every book, someone steals or disables a warship. Guys... really?
Still, with the "cliffhanger" at the end, I'm very interested in the next book.
Also, in almost every book, someone steals or disables a warship. Guys... really?
Still, with the "cliffhanger" at the end, I'm very interested in the next book.
February 25, 2018
Another great book
Well Glynn Stewart wrote another great book. For me, the book started strong and stayed there. The action and characters were great.
I went with the flow of the book and thoroughly enjoyed the story. I am glad I encountered this series late. Book 6 is out.
So recommend this and the Duchy of Terra books.
Well Glynn Stewart wrote another great book. For me, the book started strong and stayed there. The action and characters were great.
I went with the flow of the book and thoroughly enjoyed the story. I am glad I encountered this series late. Book 6 is out.
So recommend this and the Duchy of Terra books.
April 13, 2018
I just loved listening to this book. It had been a while since the last one, but I got sucked back in immediately. I will say that while the plot is very predictable. In this instance I don't mind at all, because who doesn't cheer for the Stellar Fox? Plot moves forwards at a great pace we see more of Kyle & Mira and how their relationship continues to grow.
June 27, 2023
Rimward Stars is a space opera with a loose scientific basis. Lots of emphasis on military structure and protocol, probably too much. Lots of routine conversation between characters that added little to the story. Predicable. I made the mistake of reading this without reading the first 4 books in the Castle Federation series.
July 6, 2024
This is a superb addition to this series. Captain Roberts is sent into the Rimward Marches in the wake of organied pirate attacks and with his small task group discovers a dangerous conspiracy and a vicious enemy. the storytelling is amazing, action packed and with great characters. Eric Michael Sumerer is one of the best narrators for this type of story and it shows.
May 18, 2017
It was a fun read and a nice addition to the series. It was nice to have some of the old characters back as well as good new ones.
Looking forward to the next novel with Kyle as an admiral and the possible engagement to Mira.
Looking forward to the next novel with Kyle as an admiral and the possible engagement to Mira.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 23, 2017
Enjoyable
The Stellar Fox strikes again. This is a seamless transition to a new theatre of war for the Castle Federation. I love the characters and even got to like Commodore Tecumseh 😊.
The Stellar Fox strikes again. This is a seamless transition to a new theatre of war for the Castle Federation. I love the characters and even got to like Commodore Tecumseh 😊.
May 26, 2017
The book starts with a confusing space battle, which doesn’t become relevant until much later in the book. This is OK but I didn’t find it an engaging way to start a new book.
However, the rest of the book was excellent and this is now my favourite book in the Castle Federation series.
However, the rest of the book was excellent and this is now my favourite book in the Castle Federation series.
July 10, 2017
Another great book
Loved this one, especially the back stories going on over the comma. The series has changed a bit from the first book (which is still easily the best) but is great sci fi.
Loved this one, especially the back stories going on over the comma. The series has changed a bit from the first book (which is still easily the best) but is great sci fi.
December 27, 2017
Like the author a lot
I raced through the previous volumes and got the same rush from volume 5 as I did from volume 1.
If you like military science fiction, then I'll safely say that I think you'll like this book.
I raced through the previous volumes and got the same rush from volume 5 as I did from volume 1.
If you like military science fiction, then I'll safely say that I think you'll like this book.
August 5, 2017
What a ride
OMG first I got a sample and got hooked and before I even finish the sample I bought the entire series that is already been published I cannot wait for the next installment it cannot come soon enough
OMG first I got a sample and got hooked and before I even finish the sample I bought the entire series that is already been published I cannot wait for the next installment it cannot come soon enough
September 21, 2017
Space battles, war and piates
Loved this series of novels. Military sci fi at its best with gripping plotlines that have you holding your breath in anticipation.
Loving this authors work 10/10
Loved this series of novels. Military sci fi at its best with gripping plotlines that have you holding your breath in anticipation.
Loving this authors work 10/10
October 19, 2017
Good space opera
I admit I slightly prefer the Mage series as its more original. This is pretty standard space opera fare but well told and with a level of detail that gives the series a realism that draws you in.
I admit I slightly prefer the Mage series as its more original. This is pretty standard space opera fare but well told and with a level of detail that gives the series a realism that draws you in.
November 12, 2017
Great Military Space Opera From a Master
I enjoyed this volume more than some of the earlier episodes in this series. Much more action and less of the order of battle minutiae make for a better story.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS BOTH AN INDIVIDUAL BOOK AND AS A SERIES
I enjoyed this volume more than some of the earlier episodes in this series. Much more action and less of the order of battle minutiae make for a better story.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED AS BOTH AN INDIVIDUAL BOOK AND AS A SERIES
November 20, 2017
Great work. Complex and different
Great work. Very complex story with lots happening. Looking forward to the next on of these. The core people keep going without loss of credibility to the plot and the series.
Great work. Very complex story with lots happening. Looking forward to the next on of these. The core people keep going without loss of credibility to the plot and the series.
February 28, 2018
A Tv Series?
After reading the collection of Castle federation books and the adventures of Kyle Roberts I cannot help but feel someday a series will be due, each book is episodic, scenes building in logical order, love these books.
After reading the collection of Castle federation books and the adventures of Kyle Roberts I cannot help but feel someday a series will be due, each book is episodic, scenes building in logical order, love these books.
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