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The Last War #5
The Last Strike
His son is dead.
His ship is dead.
His career is dead.
But Spectre is very much alive. And with his plans of galactic domination laid bare, Captain James Mattis must gather what allies he can to stop him.
Admiral Pippa Spears and the HMS Caernarvon make a mysterious discovery in the wreckage of the USS Stennis, one that could change the outcome of the war. And in the uproar after the assassination of the American President she and Captain Mattis race across the galaxy after the suspected shooter, knowing full well the murder is another of Spectre's schemes to throw them off guard while he carries out his sinister plans.
Plans that Mattis and Spears are close to unraveling.
The cost of failure is unthinkable: a destroyed Earth and an unstoppable immortal foe.
His ship is dead.
His career is dead.
But Spectre is very much alive. And with his plans of galactic domination laid bare, Captain James Mattis must gather what allies he can to stop him.
Admiral Pippa Spears and the HMS Caernarvon make a mysterious discovery in the wreckage of the USS Stennis, one that could change the outcome of the war. And in the uproar after the assassination of the American President she and Captain Mattis race across the galaxy after the suspected shooter, knowing full well the murder is another of Spectre's schemes to throw them off guard while he carries out his sinister plans.
Plans that Mattis and Spears are close to unraveling.
The cost of failure is unthinkable: a destroyed Earth and an unstoppable immortal foe.
- GenresScience Fiction
271 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2018
353 people are currently reading
45 people want to read
About the author
Peter Bostrom
12 books56 followersPeter Bostrom is the pen name of Nick Webb as he co-writes Science Fiction with other authors.
Nick lives in Seattle, and someday wants to be the first man to die on Mars. Not like a heroic, failed-Nasa-mission style death where he plummets through the thin atmosphere and crashes into Olympus Mons, but a calm one in a hospital with plenty of fantasy books to ease his passing.
Nick lives in Seattle, and someday wants to be the first man to die on Mars. Not like a heroic, failed-Nasa-mission style death where he plummets through the thin atmosphere and crashes into Olympus Mons, but a calm one in a hospital with plenty of fantasy books to ease his passing.
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September 23, 2018
Wow! Just wow!
Do not pick up this book if you have plans for the next few hours . This story line is like a black hole, once you get close there is no escaping.
The characters are very real and I felt grief on losing any of them . Peter has done an incredible job with this series and I heartily recommend that you read this book when you get a chance.
Do not pick up this book if you have plans for the next few hours . This story line is like a black hole, once you get close there is no escaping.
The characters are very real and I felt grief on losing any of them . Peter has done an incredible job with this series and I heartily recommend that you read this book when you get a chance.
October 9, 2019
A PB./NW./DA. Deep Space Wartime AcTion Adventure (TLS) (TLWSB - 5)
PB./NW./DA. have penned a deep space wartime action adventure in which the people of Earth have suddenly discovered that the ship's from the future, a Spectre program, have come from the future to destroy humanity so Spectra can rule the galaxy as an immortal. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
PB./NW./DA. have penned a deep space wartime action adventure in which the people of Earth have suddenly discovered that the ship's from the future, a Spectre program, have come from the future to destroy humanity so Spectra can rule the galaxy as an immortal. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
October 8, 2018
Change the past for the future?
If anyone can reverse the calamity, it's Mattis ,Modi,and Lynch.
You spin an excellent and exciting tale with great characters.
Looking forward to reading the next chapter of this adventure.
Keep them coming..
If anyone can reverse the calamity, it's Mattis ,Modi,and Lynch.
You spin an excellent and exciting tale with great characters.
Looking forward to reading the next chapter of this adventure.
Keep them coming..
October 18, 2018
Great series
I've enjoyed the entire series. Combination sci-fi, mystery and who-dunit that has kept me entertained and waiting for the next one. Good author, you won't be disappointed in this series.
I've enjoyed the entire series. Combination sci-fi, mystery and who-dunit that has kept me entertained and waiting for the next one. Good author, you won't be disappointed in this series.
November 21, 2018
Fun read
As usual, Bostrom writes a fun and fast paced book. I thoroughly enjoy this series and expect Mattis to save the day in future episodes as well as in the future against Spectre.
As usual, Bostrom writes a fun and fast paced book. I thoroughly enjoy this series and expect Mattis to save the day in future episodes as well as in the future against Spectre.
May 11, 2019
Weird plot
Just when I thought the plot could not get weirder, Earth is destroyed by Spectre. Lots of unexplained things happen just to accommodate the needs of the story. Thus, book 6 is due if you want to find out how everything is revealed.
Just when I thought the plot could not get weirder, Earth is destroyed by Spectre. Lots of unexplained things happen just to accommodate the needs of the story. Thus, book 6 is due if you want to find out how everything is revealed.
September 13, 2019
Good book
This one finally brought me back to the action and twists from the first couple of books. Time to take the action back up a few notches. I did not expect the end to be as it was.
This one finally brought me back to the action and twists from the first couple of books. Time to take the action back up a few notches. I did not expect the end to be as it was.
March 11, 2022
Another 'series bridge' book but good read
This book is,as action packed as the previous books in the series. It is, however, a necessary 'bridge' book to continuing the series. Enjoy.
This book is,as action packed as the previous books in the series. It is, however, a necessary 'bridge' book to continuing the series. Enjoy.
October 19, 2018
Action action,action,.
Great sequel. More Spector than you can imagine. Loved the action and every entertaining. Waiting on the next book release.
Great sequel. More Spector than you can imagine. Loved the action and every entertaining. Waiting on the next book release.
February 10, 2019
Well written, hard to put it down! Looking forward to the next book!!!
March 25, 2019
Great read!
Crisp action and dialogue. Strong character development. Wonderful plot. A great read and series...QUICK! Where is number 6? Cant wait for more!!!!
Crisp action and dialogue. Strong character development. Wonderful plot. A great read and series...QUICK! Where is number 6? Cant wait for more!!!!
June 11, 2020
Ok
This series is ok if you can over look the author not proof reading or correcting easy errors and the obviously wild coincidences.
This series is ok if you can over look the author not proof reading or correcting easy errors and the obviously wild coincidences.
August 10, 2020
Good read .. brilliant ending
This was a really good read. Lived the characters and the ending was shocking and brilliant. CNt wait to carry on the series
This was a really good read. Lived the characters and the ending was shocking and brilliant. CNt wait to carry on the series
June 23, 2021
Good following to the Last War series
Great yarne and swashbuckler. Lots of action, but little romance. Good storytelling and storyline flow. Looking forward to next installment.
Great yarne and swashbuckler. Lots of action, but little romance. Good storytelling and storyline flow. Looking forward to next installment.
May 26, 2019
The story picks up with Jack having just gone through his Court Martial for the events that happened in part 4. Jack is no longer an Admiral, having now been reduced in Rank to Captain Jack Mattis, as well as grounded, no longer being able to be in charge of a US Warship. This is nothing though compared to the loss of his son Chuck.
At the start of the book, Jack is spending time with his Son-in-Law Elroy, and his Grandson, when he is approached by Captain Pippa Spears, Captain of the HMS Caernarvon of the British Navy. She has made some inroads into the wreckage of the USS Stennis and wants to get Jack’s help, in multiple areas, including tracking down the Reardon Brothers.
Whilst this is going on, the US President is shot dead, sending all of the US forces into a frenzy. As a side plot in this book, Special Agent Denelle Blair of the FBI, who is looking at a rather boring career, but needs a break, is introduced when the President is killed as she thinks she sees leads between Jack, Chuck and everything in their circle and what is happening with the President, and she wants to be the one to solve the mystery first and earn a gold star.
There are a couple of ‘New’ Characters in this book, with the crew of the Caernarvon being introduced, and a rather new style of commanding, something Mattis finds amusing once aboard. With the English crew, the feel of the ship is vastly different to the US ships we have previously seen in other books, making this feel like a slightly different story than the previous 4.
The basic concept of the story hasn’t changed though, with Jack trying to find Spector and the Avernus (the future Humans) and preventing the destruction of the human race as it is now. He just has some help from the crew of the Caernarvon.
I was rather critical of part 4, as I said, when you pick up one of these books, you want some good action, good characters etc, and 4 didn’t deliver, as well as losing its way with the plot lines.
In Part 5, the Author appears to have tried to rectify some of these issues. For starters, there is some amazing ship to ship combat, and Bostrom does an exceptional job of describing this, bringing the scene to life. However, the real difference has been in the story lines, were he has focussed on trying to bring together some of the more convoluted points and streamline them. The introduction of the Special Agent at first seemed somewhat odd, as why would a land based FBI agent be of any use in Space? But as you go on, you do find out, and it is these little things that have made such a difference in Part 5, were things were more believable, less messy, and to be honest, it was a lot more fun to read. Which is what it’s all about!
Overall this is a great read, Jack is hunting a new set of clues for Spector, and Future Humans, with the help of Captain Pippa Spears, who is by far one of the best characters so far in the series. There are multiple other fantastic characters from the crew of the Caernarvon that are brilliant adding a very ‘British’ feel to the book, and we get a better understanding of the entire Lieutenant Corrick ‘Guano’ plotline as well. There is also new characters such as Special Agent Blair who add some real fun to the story, and the Reardon Brothers also get their fair share of page time to really add to both the action and the amusement value.
Book 5 won’t disappoint, for those that were concerned after book 4, it is well worth the read, and if you haven’t picked up the series yet, then you should!
At the start of the book, Jack is spending time with his Son-in-Law Elroy, and his Grandson, when he is approached by Captain Pippa Spears, Captain of the HMS Caernarvon of the British Navy. She has made some inroads into the wreckage of the USS Stennis and wants to get Jack’s help, in multiple areas, including tracking down the Reardon Brothers.
Whilst this is going on, the US President is shot dead, sending all of the US forces into a frenzy. As a side plot in this book, Special Agent Denelle Blair of the FBI, who is looking at a rather boring career, but needs a break, is introduced when the President is killed as she thinks she sees leads between Jack, Chuck and everything in their circle and what is happening with the President, and she wants to be the one to solve the mystery first and earn a gold star.
There are a couple of ‘New’ Characters in this book, with the crew of the Caernarvon being introduced, and a rather new style of commanding, something Mattis finds amusing once aboard. With the English crew, the feel of the ship is vastly different to the US ships we have previously seen in other books, making this feel like a slightly different story than the previous 4.
The basic concept of the story hasn’t changed though, with Jack trying to find Spector and the Avernus (the future Humans) and preventing the destruction of the human race as it is now. He just has some help from the crew of the Caernarvon.
I was rather critical of part 4, as I said, when you pick up one of these books, you want some good action, good characters etc, and 4 didn’t deliver, as well as losing its way with the plot lines.
In Part 5, the Author appears to have tried to rectify some of these issues. For starters, there is some amazing ship to ship combat, and Bostrom does an exceptional job of describing this, bringing the scene to life. However, the real difference has been in the story lines, were he has focussed on trying to bring together some of the more convoluted points and streamline them. The introduction of the Special Agent at first seemed somewhat odd, as why would a land based FBI agent be of any use in Space? But as you go on, you do find out, and it is these little things that have made such a difference in Part 5, were things were more believable, less messy, and to be honest, it was a lot more fun to read. Which is what it’s all about!
Overall this is a great read, Jack is hunting a new set of clues for Spector, and Future Humans, with the help of Captain Pippa Spears, who is by far one of the best characters so far in the series. There are multiple other fantastic characters from the crew of the Caernarvon that are brilliant adding a very ‘British’ feel to the book, and we get a better understanding of the entire Lieutenant Corrick ‘Guano’ plotline as well. There is also new characters such as Special Agent Blair who add some real fun to the story, and the Reardon Brothers also get their fair share of page time to really add to both the action and the amusement value.
Book 5 won’t disappoint, for those that were concerned after book 4, it is well worth the read, and if you haven’t picked up the series yet, then you should!
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September 25, 2018Super story with excellent action as we have come to expect from this author. Admiral/Captain Jack Mattis is out to stop Spectre from taking over the universe any way he can. I can hardly wait for the next book.
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