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Jack Forge, Fleet Marine #6

Forged Under Siege

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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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133 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 9, 2018

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James David Victor

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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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119 reviews
November 30, 2025
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.
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1,064 reviews68 followers
December 27, 2018
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.
Profile Image for Ron.
761 reviews2 followers
May 12, 2018
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
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Author 1 book2 followers
June 15, 2018
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.
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1,382 reviews13 followers
May 14, 2018
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.
97 reviews
May 17, 2018
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.
58 reviews
June 8, 2018
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.
5 reviews
August 12, 2018
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
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815 reviews3 followers
March 24, 2020
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.
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