Forged Under Siege

Jack Forge, Fleet Marine #6

by James David Victor

Humanity is on the brink of extinction and the Fleet Marines are the only thing standing in their way
A military space adventure from #1 Best Selling author James David Victor

Jack Forge and the Fleet Marines have been beaten by the Chitins on every front. With nowhere else to turn, the human race has retreated to their home space. If the planetary defense system is breached, the human race will perish. Can Jack and his crew beat back the Chitins or is humanity doomed?

Forged Under Siege is the sixth book in the Jack Forge, Fleet Marine series. If you like fast paced military science fiction, Jack Forge is the kind of hero you can root for.

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Genres: Science Fiction, Military Fiction

133 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 9, 2018

About the author

James David Victor is the pen name used by science fiction and fantasy author David J. VanBergen Jr. for co-authored projects. It is his way of sharing more stories with you than he could write by himself.

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Reviews

[Alex Mahon · Rating 4 out of 5]

This sixth instalment in the Jack Forge, Fleet Marine series shows clear growth in the protagonist. Jack has finally started to feel like a fully-formed character, with more depth and maturity than in earlier books. His development adds a needed layer to the otherwise light plot and helps carry the story.

That said, the book still feels somewhat underwhelming. The storyline is serviceable but not particularly gripping, and it leans heavily on familiar beats without breaking new ground. The pacing is brisk, but the brevity of the book leaves little room for any real narrative weight or complexity. Just when things begin to get interesting, the story is wrapping up.

Overall, Forged Under Siege is a fun, fast read with a protagonist finally settling into his role. It remains a series best enjoyed in quick succession rather than for individual depth. A decent entry, but still leaves you wishing there was more to dig into.

[Nick Brett · Rating 2 out of 5]

Number six in the series. As the series has evolved it has slightly changed in tone, originally this was a military dictatorship type thing with our hero Jack Forge doing his thing while avoiding the iron fist of his commanders. But the series has progressed and much of that has fallen by the wayside and this is now mainly SF action as Marines make their last stand against a powerful alien foe that has pushed them back into their home space. Will this be the end or can Jack and his men find a way to hold the enemy?
I do enjoy the series, although I rather liked the menace of the earlier ones with ruthless officers and a deadly enemy, but they do seem to be getting quite expensive for a short read and a story that isn’t really developing.

[Ken Finlay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Humans have been driven back to their last two planets.
Jack and his small band of Fleet Marines have thwarted the Chitin at every turn but theirs was only a very small part of a battle for survival.
“Forged Under Siege”, sixth in the series, sees Jack tasked with defending the mighty cannon batteries which protect the remaining planets.
They're low on ammo, heavy weapons, and just about everything else they need … just another day in the office for Jack.
As thousands of Chitin warriors close in only a re-supply can turn the tide.
It's a quick read with lots of action.
3 Stars.

[Ron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Humanity has been driven back to there last 2 planets and must now form a determined defence. Jack and his marines are tasked with defending a gigantic cannon which can take out the chits biggest ships.
What follows is a full on battle for survival Jack Forge never fails to make you sit on the edge of your seat great action story

[W.A. McDonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Action, action, action

I have officially read to many space battle novels as of now. As far as the genre goes, JDV does a better job than most. There is never a dull moment. His editing is much better than most i have read as of late.

If your a fan of this genre, then buy this book. Maybe read the first five of you have not.

[Kandy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Things are looking bleak as the battle against the Chitins continues. Another exciting book in this series. So well written. I love this series. If you are new to it, you should definitely start from the beginning.

[Tom McDonald · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good end for the book but not the end of the story

Good read the first book started oddly and i didn't think i was going to like it but it grows on you. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

[S Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Great read just like the rest of the books in this series. Again I could not put it down and am awaiting the next one.

[david dwight · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Well written and a good story line kinda like halo meets real life. Time wise so awesome I recommend to all sci-fi fans

[Tim Shepard · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this one right up until the end. The ending was just too convenient and didn't fit with the rest of the book.