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Ixan Legacy #3
Dogs of War
The Invasion Has Begun
The Progenitors are here, and Captain Husher knows the galaxy isn’t ready. He spent his entire military career preparing, but it wasn’t enough.
As the Interstellar Union continues to flail and colony after colony is consumed, Husher must make some impossible choices. About what to save. And what to let fall to the onslaught.
If he can’t find a way to oppose the Progenitors, they will sweep through the multiverse like fire through a parched forest.
It all comes down to this.
The Progenitors are here, and Captain Husher knows the galaxy isn’t ready. He spent his entire military career preparing, but it wasn’t enough.
As the Interstellar Union continues to flail and colony after colony is consumed, Husher must make some impossible choices. About what to save. And what to let fall to the onslaught.
If he can’t find a way to oppose the Progenitors, they will sweep through the multiverse like fire through a parched forest.
It all comes down to this.
154 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2018
About the author
Scott Bartlett
120 books320 followersScott Bartlett writes his books from inside a mech, which is inside the hangar bay of a light armored cruiser stationed just past Jupiter.
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Scott was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland – the easternmost province of Canada.
During his decade-long journey to become a full-time author, he supported himself by working an assortment of jobs…
...salmon hatchery technician, grocery clerk, youth care worker, ghostwriter, research assistant, pita maker, and freelance editor.
In 2014, he succeeded in becoming a full-time novelist, and he’s been writing science fiction at light speed ever since.
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Certain parts of the last sentence may not be completely true.
Here are some more believable statements:
Scott was born in St. John’s, Newfoundland – the easternmost province of Canada.
During his decade-long journey to become a full-time author, he supported himself by working an assortment of jobs…
...salmon hatchery technician, grocery clerk, youth care worker, ghostwriter, research assistant, pita maker, and freelance editor.
In 2014, he succeeded in becoming a full-time novelist, and he’s been writing science fiction at light speed ever since.
Get 3 FREE military space opera ebooks:
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June 4, 2018
What a way to end this great series of books. Dogs of War, is the final book in the Ixan Legacy series. There is violence and torture in this book, but it shows what some will go to for what they believe. Captain Husher has never been Politically Correct, so you cannot expect him to be in this book. After all these Ixan books, it is bittersweet to see it end. So it is farewell Vesta and its inhabitants, I have enjoyed meeting you all.
May 27, 2018
The writer graciously sent me an ARC of this book.
After the explosive ending of PRIDE OF THE FLEET, Bartlett doesn't miss a beat and takes us off running in DOGS OF WAR. Captain Husher has always found a way to keep the Progenitors at bay. But this time it's different. When the attacks begin, the odds are like a million to one for Husher and his fleet to even think of slowing them down, let alone beat them. With Fesky still gone, Husher feels lost. He feels this may be it, he's finally fighting a battle that seems impossible to end -- or win. It's bittersweet that this awesome trilogy is ending, even though Bartlett ties up things (well, most things) at the end. He's written characters we learned to like, love, and even hate, but I will still miss reading about them. This is a wonderful trilogy, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
After the explosive ending of PRIDE OF THE FLEET, Bartlett doesn't miss a beat and takes us off running in DOGS OF WAR. Captain Husher has always found a way to keep the Progenitors at bay. But this time it's different. When the attacks begin, the odds are like a million to one for Husher and his fleet to even think of slowing them down, let alone beat them. With Fesky still gone, Husher feels lost. He feels this may be it, he's finally fighting a battle that seems impossible to end -- or win. It's bittersweet that this awesome trilogy is ending, even though Bartlett ties up things (well, most things) at the end. He's written characters we learned to like, love, and even hate, but I will still miss reading about them. This is a wonderful trilogy, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
August 22, 2022
Brilliant end to this series
May 18, 2018
Not going to bother reading as the last book was nothing new and a right wing political statement.
July 27, 2021
Disappointing
Politics made it almost unreadable really difficult to get through. Not sure where he was going with all the political stuff. Didn’t add depth
Politics made it almost unreadable really difficult to get through. Not sure where he was going with all the political stuff. Didn’t add depth
February 6, 2021
Dogs of War is the last book in the Ixan Legacy trilogy, by Scott Bartlett. The interstellar Union is pressed to the brink, due to the relentless continued attacks from the progenitors. The enemys ability to phase in and out of reality, and their massive number of ships, has created a situation from which Captain Husher is unsure that they can survive. At the same time, his best friend Feske is missing in a parallel universe, and the IU government is fighting his actions at every move.
The quality of the writing and audiobook narration by Mark Boyett is unchanged, and I still enjoyed it as much as the previous books. It rounds of the trilogy in a satisfying way, although I must say it was somewhat more predictable than previous entries, and I did feel the ending was slightly rushed. The big end battle with the main bad guy was surprisingly quickly over, and the bad guy just kind of vanished without a satisfying finish. I assume it was due to the setup of the secondary bad guy, as a kind of ‘new type’ of baddest bad guy, but even he was also finished very quickly. In addition to that, the aftermath was very briefly touched, and I would have liked to know more about how the political and human aspects of the universe changed post war. I assume it is possible that Bartlett wants to add yet another trilogy to his world, but if he does, I do hope it isn’t another trip with the same bad guy again. :P Now I want to see the different aspects of his world, and while space ship warfare can still be a good part of it, it shouldn’t be the main focus anymore. The author did quite good with the addition of the political side plots in this trilogy, and I would like to see more of it.
As with the previous book, I felt the entire side plot with the characters from the Mech Wars series was a waste. It didn’t add much, and in the end they really needn’t had been there for the overall story. I had no relation to them at all, and thus I often felt I didn’t understand why they did as they did. In addition, the enemy that was introduced in book 2 was completely unused here, and thus disappeared as fast as he appeared.
Overall I enjoyed it, but it wasn’t as ‘tight’ as previous Bartlett books, especially the ending. So if you enjoyed the previous entries, and have you also read the Mech Wars series, you’ll definitely also like this one.
I received this audiobook for free in return for a review. I have no affiliation with the author, the narrator, the publisher, or their pets (Although I am sure the latter are quite nice!).
The quality of the writing and audiobook narration by Mark Boyett is unchanged, and I still enjoyed it as much as the previous books. It rounds of the trilogy in a satisfying way, although I must say it was somewhat more predictable than previous entries, and I did feel the ending was slightly rushed. The big end battle with the main bad guy was surprisingly quickly over, and the bad guy just kind of vanished without a satisfying finish. I assume it was due to the setup of the secondary bad guy, as a kind of ‘new type’ of baddest bad guy, but even he was also finished very quickly. In addition to that, the aftermath was very briefly touched, and I would have liked to know more about how the political and human aspects of the universe changed post war. I assume it is possible that Bartlett wants to add yet another trilogy to his world, but if he does, I do hope it isn’t another trip with the same bad guy again. :P Now I want to see the different aspects of his world, and while space ship warfare can still be a good part of it, it shouldn’t be the main focus anymore. The author did quite good with the addition of the political side plots in this trilogy, and I would like to see more of it.
As with the previous book, I felt the entire side plot with the characters from the Mech Wars series was a waste. It didn’t add much, and in the end they really needn’t had been there for the overall story. I had no relation to them at all, and thus I often felt I didn’t understand why they did as they did. In addition, the enemy that was introduced in book 2 was completely unused here, and thus disappeared as fast as he appeared.
Overall I enjoyed it, but it wasn’t as ‘tight’ as previous Bartlett books, especially the ending. So if you enjoyed the previous entries, and have you also read the Mech Wars series, you’ll definitely also like this one.
I received this audiobook for free in return for a review. I have no affiliation with the author, the narrator, the publisher, or their pets (Although I am sure the latter are quite nice!).
February 10, 2026
Well, I made it to the end. It's finally over.
Epilogue: Nostalgia
(I listened to the audiobooks and don't know how any characters' names are spelled.)
This book, and the other two in the trilogy, were a trip down memory lane for me, to a time when I listened to too many audiobooks of Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth Series. As that series went on, in pretty much every book there came a point where a character said : "Richard is right." And it would take all my strength not to hurl my phone across the room shouting "No he ****ing isn't!!!!!". Yes, other Terry, will all five exclamation marks.
At least Husher didn't walk away from his post and leave the galaxy to die because everyone else lacked moral clarity. He did however deliver a magnificently awful speech to his fleet as it was fighting and dying, expounding his views that safe spaces are the worst thing that could ever exist. Far worse than murderous Molotov cocktail-throwing racial supremacists, that's for sure. This speech was apparently much more important and urgent than the fleet of genocidal enemies busy slaughtering everyone left alive in the galaxy. I was hoping that when Husher finished, a crewmember would say "They're all dead, sir. Everyone is dead," and the book would end, possibly with a sad trombone.
No, Scott, Husher doesn't have a point. Not about anything political. He is as wrong as Richard Rahl, which is quite an achievement.
It's not worth it. It's not worth reading to the end, just to find out what happens to the characters you liked from the previous series. If the characters you liked were Fesky and Lisa Sato, you definitely don't want to know what happened. And if those are the two characters you liked most, Scott is here to explain why you and your dangerous ideology are the real problem here, and if a bigot throws a Molotov cocktail at you it was your fault for provoking them.
Epilogue: Nostalgia
(I listened to the audiobooks and don't know how any characters' names are spelled.)
This book, and the other two in the trilogy, were a trip down memory lane for me, to a time when I listened to too many audiobooks of Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth Series. As that series went on, in pretty much every book there came a point where a character said : "Richard is right." And it would take all my strength not to hurl my phone across the room shouting "No he ****ing isn't!!!!!". Yes, other Terry, will all five exclamation marks.
At least Husher didn't walk away from his post and leave the galaxy to die because everyone else lacked moral clarity. He did however deliver a magnificently awful speech to his fleet as it was fighting and dying, expounding his views that safe spaces are the worst thing that could ever exist. Far worse than murderous Molotov cocktail-throwing racial supremacists, that's for sure. This speech was apparently much more important and urgent than the fleet of genocidal enemies busy slaughtering everyone left alive in the galaxy. I was hoping that when Husher finished, a crewmember would say "They're all dead, sir. Everyone is dead," and the book would end, possibly with a sad trombone.
No, Scott, Husher doesn't have a point. Not about anything political. He is as wrong as Richard Rahl, which is quite an achievement.
It's not worth it. It's not worth reading to the end, just to find out what happens to the characters you liked from the previous series. If the characters you liked were Fesky and Lisa Sato, you definitely don't want to know what happened. And if those are the two characters you liked most, Scott is here to explain why you and your dangerous ideology are the real problem here, and if a bigot throws a Molotov cocktail at you it was your fault for provoking them.
December 6, 2020
At the end of book 2, we saw the massive battle at Thessaly, in which the Progenitors where trying to destroy not just the forces in space, but also use their Ravagers on the ground. Husher, along with Captain Norberg, (who initially had been sent to detain Husher, but reluctantly agreed to help him defend Thessaly), go head to head with the Progenitor force, out-gunned, but desperate to save the Civilian population.
Even though it seemed like they where going to lose, they are saved at the last minute by a rogue Darkstream fleet that has come to support Husher.
During this battle, the modified ship, ‘The Spire’, Captained by Fesky, Husher’s XO, also helps using its special ‘Subspace’ abilities to drop off a couple of Missile payloads.
However, Fesky has another mission, to locate the Progenitors home world, so that Husher can put an end to this once and for all. At the end of book 1, she meets a man that is identical to Husher, and responds to his name, but doesn’t appear to be himself.
At the start of Dogs of War, we see a bit of this Hushers history, before we return to now, and see Fesky being captured, and brought before this ‘Other’ Husher, this Evil Husher, who hates Wingers, and has spent his life perfecting the art of torture, especially on Wingers, and there is this horrific understanding of just how bad things are going to get for Fesky, who is trapped in a parallel dimension, with no one knowing where she is, not just the location, but in relation to space and time as well – there are an infinite number of possibilities – Fesky might never be found, her situation is one that is truly hopeless.
In the meantime, back in our reality, Husher is getting hammered from every possible angle.
The Progenitors continue to smash away at systems, even though they managed to force a retreat at Thessaly, they only appeared at the next system over, Caprice, in larger numbers, and begin to attack there, and this system is not as well protected as Thessaly. When Husher races to protect Caprice, he finds himself in a difficult position, and, with sudden loses due to overwhelming amounts of Ravagers, fatigued crews, and damaged ships, he requests help from Norberg, leaving Thessaly unguarded. Although they manage to turn back the forces at Caprice, this only leaves Thessaly open to another attack, in which the Progenitors, having made a hole in Thessaly’s protection, manage to pound the surface.
Husher finds he gets political and social pressure them, from the Government of Caprice, the Galactic leaders, wanting Caprice protected (as they are based there), as well as answers as to why only Thessaly’s rich were evacuated (because of course they own the ships, and evacuated themselves, only a few having the courage, and nobility to actually stay and help people.
And just to really make Husher’s day, his ex-wife turns up to give him grief because his adult Daughter is living in the city aboard the Vesta, and believes it is his job to talk her out of living there.
Bartlett really gives a realistic impression of what it is like to actually have the role of someone in that command position, all of the different things that continuously seem to be dropped into Husher’s lap, whether it be shipboard priority, action stations, something political, just the general bureaucratic operations of the ship that the Captain must be a part of, and then there is his own personal life that he must take care of, his Daughter obviously being a major priority in his life. Bartlett really captures the day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute stresses of his life, and the role he has to play, and it is this realistic Character driven story line that makes Bartlett’s work just so outstanding.
Add to this the exceptional world-building (or Galaxy Building in this case), that has gone into this story, from the Capital Starships, with their massive size, so big, that they actually have a city living within them. But they are also the backbone of the IGF, with enough firepower to crush a small fleet of other ships. The missile technology is fascinating from a military point of view, Bartlett has obviously done a lot of research to create a complex variety of missiles for war.
There are a multitude of other stunning aspects to the world building that make this story just an amazing Mil Sci-Fi story to read, as the level of detail is just stunning, adding this level of credibility and realism to the story.
One aspect of this that has been really amazing from the technological point of view has been the spatial distortion tech, bouncing through rifts in space/time to fight, spy, communicate, whatever is required. The concept is totally fascinating, and whilst it isn’t completely unique to this series, Bartlett has used it in a really clever and in some ways, unique aspect, to give his story this a really captivating edge. The ability for his fighters to bounce in and out of subspace, dropping missiles, alpha strikes and vanishing again is an awesome bit of tech, but to have the ‘Captain’s Yacht’ fully kitted out, to do it with the ability to spy, analyse, and use covert tactics is just masterful.
This is a really intriguing book, one with a bit of a ‘Mirror’ universe concept going on, only the Progenitors are the Mirrors, and they are using this to completely destroy life in the Galaxy as we know it.
As it becomes apparent to those in our Galaxy, and they realise people are missing/hostages, things really start to heat up. So does the battle for our Galaxy, as the Progenitors throw everything they have at destroying life in Husher’s Galaxy.
What follows is an action packed, non-stop, brutal and ferocious fight to the end, in which there can be only one side left standing, and in which Husher’s side are desperate to rescue those that are missing.
Oneiri team will fight and be shattered, and we will see Jake’s character bared to the soul as he fights for all he believes in and more. We thought we had seen some Mech fights before, but this is to a whole new level.
The ship to ship combat is just so incredibly ruthless, as capital ships, fighters, drones, smart missiles, ravagers and more, all tear each other apart in what is incredibly realistic, and brutally graphic combat scenes, that have been masterfully described, with so much detail, you feel like you are in the middle of the zone, or riding warheads and Ravagers into combat.
This is the culmination of 5 Epic books, leading to this final chapter in the Ixan Saga, and it doesn’t disappoint, you will be amazed and stunned at its conclusion. This is required reading for anyone who loves Mil Sci-Fi, Scott Bartlett, or any other Author who has written a good Galactic Space Conflict Saga.
Even though it seemed like they where going to lose, they are saved at the last minute by a rogue Darkstream fleet that has come to support Husher.
During this battle, the modified ship, ‘The Spire’, Captained by Fesky, Husher’s XO, also helps using its special ‘Subspace’ abilities to drop off a couple of Missile payloads.
However, Fesky has another mission, to locate the Progenitors home world, so that Husher can put an end to this once and for all. At the end of book 1, she meets a man that is identical to Husher, and responds to his name, but doesn’t appear to be himself.
At the start of Dogs of War, we see a bit of this Hushers history, before we return to now, and see Fesky being captured, and brought before this ‘Other’ Husher, this Evil Husher, who hates Wingers, and has spent his life perfecting the art of torture, especially on Wingers, and there is this horrific understanding of just how bad things are going to get for Fesky, who is trapped in a parallel dimension, with no one knowing where she is, not just the location, but in relation to space and time as well – there are an infinite number of possibilities – Fesky might never be found, her situation is one that is truly hopeless.
In the meantime, back in our reality, Husher is getting hammered from every possible angle.
The Progenitors continue to smash away at systems, even though they managed to force a retreat at Thessaly, they only appeared at the next system over, Caprice, in larger numbers, and begin to attack there, and this system is not as well protected as Thessaly. When Husher races to protect Caprice, he finds himself in a difficult position, and, with sudden loses due to overwhelming amounts of Ravagers, fatigued crews, and damaged ships, he requests help from Norberg, leaving Thessaly unguarded. Although they manage to turn back the forces at Caprice, this only leaves Thessaly open to another attack, in which the Progenitors, having made a hole in Thessaly’s protection, manage to pound the surface.
Husher finds he gets political and social pressure them, from the Government of Caprice, the Galactic leaders, wanting Caprice protected (as they are based there), as well as answers as to why only Thessaly’s rich were evacuated (because of course they own the ships, and evacuated themselves, only a few having the courage, and nobility to actually stay and help people.
And just to really make Husher’s day, his ex-wife turns up to give him grief because his adult Daughter is living in the city aboard the Vesta, and believes it is his job to talk her out of living there.
Bartlett really gives a realistic impression of what it is like to actually have the role of someone in that command position, all of the different things that continuously seem to be dropped into Husher’s lap, whether it be shipboard priority, action stations, something political, just the general bureaucratic operations of the ship that the Captain must be a part of, and then there is his own personal life that he must take care of, his Daughter obviously being a major priority in his life. Bartlett really captures the day to day, hour to hour, minute to minute stresses of his life, and the role he has to play, and it is this realistic Character driven story line that makes Bartlett’s work just so outstanding.
Add to this the exceptional world-building (or Galaxy Building in this case), that has gone into this story, from the Capital Starships, with their massive size, so big, that they actually have a city living within them. But they are also the backbone of the IGF, with enough firepower to crush a small fleet of other ships. The missile technology is fascinating from a military point of view, Bartlett has obviously done a lot of research to create a complex variety of missiles for war.
There are a multitude of other stunning aspects to the world building that make this story just an amazing Mil Sci-Fi story to read, as the level of detail is just stunning, adding this level of credibility and realism to the story.
One aspect of this that has been really amazing from the technological point of view has been the spatial distortion tech, bouncing through rifts in space/time to fight, spy, communicate, whatever is required. The concept is totally fascinating, and whilst it isn’t completely unique to this series, Bartlett has used it in a really clever and in some ways, unique aspect, to give his story this a really captivating edge. The ability for his fighters to bounce in and out of subspace, dropping missiles, alpha strikes and vanishing again is an awesome bit of tech, but to have the ‘Captain’s Yacht’ fully kitted out, to do it with the ability to spy, analyse, and use covert tactics is just masterful.
This is a really intriguing book, one with a bit of a ‘Mirror’ universe concept going on, only the Progenitors are the Mirrors, and they are using this to completely destroy life in the Galaxy as we know it.
As it becomes apparent to those in our Galaxy, and they realise people are missing/hostages, things really start to heat up. So does the battle for our Galaxy, as the Progenitors throw everything they have at destroying life in Husher’s Galaxy.
What follows is an action packed, non-stop, brutal and ferocious fight to the end, in which there can be only one side left standing, and in which Husher’s side are desperate to rescue those that are missing.
Oneiri team will fight and be shattered, and we will see Jake’s character bared to the soul as he fights for all he believes in and more. We thought we had seen some Mech fights before, but this is to a whole new level.
The ship to ship combat is just so incredibly ruthless, as capital ships, fighters, drones, smart missiles, ravagers and more, all tear each other apart in what is incredibly realistic, and brutally graphic combat scenes, that have been masterfully described, with so much detail, you feel like you are in the middle of the zone, or riding warheads and Ravagers into combat.
This is the culmination of 5 Epic books, leading to this final chapter in the Ixan Saga, and it doesn’t disappoint, you will be amazed and stunned at its conclusion. This is required reading for anyone who loves Mil Sci-Fi, Scott Bartlett, or any other Author who has written a good Galactic Space Conflict Saga.
January 28, 2026
4 Stars
Dogs of War is the ninth book Ixan Universe Series (Ixan Legacy #3) by Scott Bartlett which provides quite a ride full of thrilling, high-stakes space warfare, political intrigue, and adrenaline-pumping action. Across its interconnected books, Mr. Bartlett crafts a galaxy that feels incredibly vast and yet ‘lived-in’, where every battle has consequences and every decision carries weight.
The balance between the vivid space combat with the quieter, character-driven moments pulled me in and had me invested - I really cared about the stories and the people behind the starships. The characters are flawed yet compelling, often forced into impossible choices that test their loyalty, morality, and resilience. Mr. Bartlett’s knack for military strategy and believable sci-fi tech adds an extra layer of intrigue, as well as a layer of authenticity - while his sharp dialogue kept the tension alive even outside of battle scenes.
The overarching narrative is ambitious, weaving together multiple plotlines that gradually converge into a satisfying, high-impact climax. While the series delivers plenty of adrenaline-pumping action, it also explores themes of trust, sacrifice, and the cost of survival in a universe where hard-won peace is fragile.
Definitely one you won’t want to miss if you enjoy military sci-fi with a strong emotional core – it has Battlestar Galactica meets The Expanse kinda vibes.
Happy Reading…
Dogs of War is the ninth book Ixan Universe Series (Ixan Legacy #3) by Scott Bartlett which provides quite a ride full of thrilling, high-stakes space warfare, political intrigue, and adrenaline-pumping action. Across its interconnected books, Mr. Bartlett crafts a galaxy that feels incredibly vast and yet ‘lived-in’, where every battle has consequences and every decision carries weight.
The balance between the vivid space combat with the quieter, character-driven moments pulled me in and had me invested - I really cared about the stories and the people behind the starships. The characters are flawed yet compelling, often forced into impossible choices that test their loyalty, morality, and resilience. Mr. Bartlett’s knack for military strategy and believable sci-fi tech adds an extra layer of intrigue, as well as a layer of authenticity - while his sharp dialogue kept the tension alive even outside of battle scenes.
The overarching narrative is ambitious, weaving together multiple plotlines that gradually converge into a satisfying, high-impact climax. While the series delivers plenty of adrenaline-pumping action, it also explores themes of trust, sacrifice, and the cost of survival in a universe where hard-won peace is fragile.
Definitely one you won’t want to miss if you enjoy military sci-fi with a strong emotional core – it has Battlestar Galactica meets The Expanse kinda vibes.
Happy Reading…
October 24, 2025
I wish I could give this 5 stars and I would just for the battles alone. But Fesky. She's my favorite character and I just wanted to cry at what happened to her.
A couple of things. First, Other Husher was a monster and I don't think he got his due in the end.
Second, I wish the third epilogue had taken place further into the future with regard to Fesky.
Third, this is true fiction to think that a speech from the head guy is going to affect change that quickly. But hey, I can suspend disbelief. It was a start.
The ending, well, it was kind of anti-climactic. I wish it had given more bang for the buck. Still, it was a great story. Doesn't feel finished to me, but that's me. I love the series. And Mark Boyett was the absolute best choice to cast as the narrator. He brought it to life beautifully.
A couple of things. First, Other Husher was a monster and I don't think he got his due in the end.
Second, I wish the third epilogue had taken place further into the future with regard to Fesky.
Third, this is true fiction to think that a speech from the head guy is going to affect change that quickly. But hey, I can suspend disbelief. It was a start.
The ending, well, it was kind of anti-climactic. I wish it had given more bang for the buck. Still, it was a great story. Doesn't feel finished to me, but that's me. I love the series. And Mark Boyett was the absolute best choice to cast as the narrator. He brought it to life beautifully.
March 11, 2021
This book just blew me away! The very idea of traveling inter-dimensionally and through multiverses is something I've abstractly wondered about but this is the first time I've read about in a sci-fi book like this. To be fair, though, I've not read a multitude of sci-fi in all its genre books either. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and I was constantly biting my tongue, desperately waiting to see how Captain Husher and his comrades were going to see their way through things, to come out the winner. And the daring it takes to go into another universe being very low on armament takes a lot of guts. This has been a wonderful series to read. Thank you, Scott Bartlett for providing me with this wonderful entertainment.
August 10, 2018
Three series’s each as its own but together are one !
And not just one, but one of the best masterpiece ever created.
I’ve listened to all from beginning to end all over again and I’ve discovered so much that I missed the first time it’s just amazing what Scott Bartlett have created, no other author have done something like this ever before, at least not that I’ve came across !
There is no question about it, I fully recommend this book, I fully recommend everything that was touched by Scott Bartlett without a doubt.
May 28, 2018
Dogs of War is the third and final book in the Ixan Legacy series. This should not be read as a standalone. There is violence and torture. Captain Husher has never been Politically Correct and he still isn't in this book. This book is a fitting end to the series. After all these Ixan books, it is bittersweet to see it end. Though realistically, how many times can humanity come to the brink of extinction and somehow manage to survive. Farewell Vesta and its inhabitants!
July 29, 2018
Excellent series
I've enjoyed this series immensely. It has a great plot, a few surprises, and wonderful characters. Deliver into the mutl-verse and discover enemies that become friends and friends that we are better off without. A tail of greed so bid that people are willing to kill billions. Sit down, get comfy, and enjoy.
I've enjoyed this series immensely. It has a great plot, a few surprises, and wonderful characters. Deliver into the mutl-verse and discover enemies that become friends and friends that we are better off without. A tail of greed so bid that people are willing to kill billions. Sit down, get comfy, and enjoy.
April 29, 2020
Dogs of War I can Legacy book 3
Captain Vin Gusher battles the Progenitors again in his universe and has Ochrim develop interdimensional travel to the Progenitors universe which he does. He battles himself and rescues Fesky and kills millions of human lives in the Progenitor universe to save his own. A good end to the series.
Captain Vin Gusher battles the Progenitors again in his universe and has Ochrim develop interdimensional travel to the Progenitors universe which he does. He battles himself and rescues Fesky and kills millions of human lives in the Progenitor universe to save his own. A good end to the series.
December 5, 2021
To be or not to ????
Quite a lot of action mainly leading to a future which will come to light in the next story with the plot and player's continue their impressive performance
Quite a lot of action mainly leading to a future which will come to light in the next story with the plot and player's continue their impressive performance
February 28, 2022
This book was more interesting than the rest. It had some plot twists that were expected but still well done. My only real issue with this book is it got very preachy. Entire chapters of monologues, thinly veiled and frequently repetitive social criticisms
November 26, 2023
With a title like Dogs of War one should expect war to have come to the Milkyway, which it does.
Gruesomely.
Genocidally.
Yet amongst all that glimmers of humanity at it's best also manifests here in some unexpected places.
Enjoy.
Gruesomely.
Genocidally.
Yet amongst all that glimmers of humanity at it's best also manifests here in some unexpected places.
Enjoy.
July 12, 2018
Read them all. I think.
Interestin universes. Decent characters. Misses some of lifes nitty gritty but the story has to go on. Worth reading overall.
Interestin universes. Decent characters. Misses some of lifes nitty gritty but the story has to go on. Worth reading overall.
August 10, 2018
Good book
Really hope that the story continues on. Very enjoyable read from beginning to the end was hard d to put down
Really hope that the story continues on. Very enjoyable read from beginning to the end was hard d to put down
September 22, 2018
Good series
The Battles seemed predictable but good. Over all well worth the time to read the entire series.
Hope we have more of Husher
The Battles seemed predictable but good. Over all well worth the time to read the entire series.
Hope we have more of Husher
October 1, 2018
Wow
War in two dimensions containing some of the same people. Wild right, read to see how wild. Great read this one!!
War in two dimensions containing some of the same people. Wild right, read to see how wild. Great read this one!!
July 3, 2019
Finally finished the 3rd book. I'd give the 3 a 3.5 stars. Might have given it more, but I don't think I was in a ready mood. It strikes me every other year for some reason.
January 25, 2020
Fantastic
Well another cracking storyline by Scott Bartlett. Totally enjoyed this series and looking forward to the new series to follow . Thank you Scott for a great story
Well another cracking storyline by Scott Bartlett. Totally enjoyed this series and looking forward to the new series to follow . Thank you Scott for a great story
December 31, 2021
Good book
Good finish to the story. Some characters made it out alive and the story could continue, but it's best to end this way
Good finish to the story. Some characters made it out alive and the story could continue, but it's best to end this way
April 22, 2023
Brings an edgy conclusion from what took place in Capital Starship and Pride of the Fleet. Scott Bartlett just gets better and better, and for my money, he is as good as Rick Partlow at his best.
September 28, 2023
Great read!
Great plot twists, well developed characters and non stop action! I highly recommend all of Scott's books. The grab you and pull you along.
Great plot twists, well developed characters and non stop action! I highly recommend all of Scott's books. The grab you and pull you along.
March 18, 2022
Great book
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