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The Ixan Prophecies #1-3
Supercarrier Box Set: The Complete Ixan Prophecies Trilogy
Traitor is a novelette that takes places 20 years before the main plot of The Ixan Prophecies trilogy, which begins with Supercarrier.
This novelette covers events during a major conflict that later becomes known as the First Galactic War.
While it isn’t necessary, it is recommended that you read Supercarrier first. By doing so, the characters and events in Traitor will be made more meaningful to you.
Again, the series can easily be started with Traitor, but for the best reading experience, I recommend you check out Supercarrier before you crack open Traitor.
This novelette covers events during a major conflict that later becomes known as the First Galactic War.
While it isn’t necessary, it is recommended that you read Supercarrier first. By doing so, the characters and events in Traitor will be made more meaningful to you.
Again, the series can easily be started with Traitor, but for the best reading experience, I recommend you check out Supercarrier before you crack open Traitor.
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Published August 15, 2019
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About the author
Scott Bartlett
115 books305 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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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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November 4, 2022
This would have been a 1.5 star if that rating was possible.
As a premise and overall story, the story kept me intrigued enough to read long after I reached my first irritation hurdle. In terms of worldbuilding, the broader verse is interesting and engaging. Humans as the villains/protagonists dynamic is fairly refreshing.
However, the author clearly has limited knowledge of military anything and either didn't bother to research or didn't care to include a sufficient level of detail to offset the inherent flaws in writing about a military starship but not being knowledgeable on the workings of a military crew.
After having read some pretty awesome military sci-fi this story pales and falters as a result. A CAG would not be flying with the pilots (no matter Fesky's idiosyncrasies). A first lieutenant who flits between pilot duty and away teams and I still don't know his actual post or duty. This is sub-par military sci-fi and I could not overcome my irritation to continue.
The world-building also suffered due to a lack of attention to detail. How many Winger colonies are there? Are they restricted to a single system? If so, why? What does the system look like? The name of its star.
Star Wars would have us believe that all space battles are won or lost as a result of individual pilots in small fighters. The reality is that battles in space are brief, the distances too big for effective dog-fighting unless all the capital ships are sitting right on top of each other, and if so, it would be more like battleships at sea, slugging at each other with batteries.
So no. I did not finish. I doubt the positive reviews of this are serious. Weak writing, weak characters, and poor detail. Thank you, but no
As a premise and overall story, the story kept me intrigued enough to read long after I reached my first irritation hurdle. In terms of worldbuilding, the broader verse is interesting and engaging. Humans as the villains/protagonists dynamic is fairly refreshing.
However, the author clearly has limited knowledge of military anything and either didn't bother to research or didn't care to include a sufficient level of detail to offset the inherent flaws in writing about a military starship but not being knowledgeable on the workings of a military crew.
After having read some pretty awesome military sci-fi this story pales and falters as a result. A CAG would not be flying with the pilots (no matter Fesky's idiosyncrasies). A first lieutenant who flits between pilot duty and away teams and I still don't know his actual post or duty. This is sub-par military sci-fi and I could not overcome my irritation to continue.
The world-building also suffered due to a lack of attention to detail. How many Winger colonies are there? Are they restricted to a single system? If so, why? What does the system look like? The name of its star.
Star Wars would have us believe that all space battles are won or lost as a result of individual pilots in small fighters. The reality is that battles in space are brief, the distances too big for effective dog-fighting unless all the capital ships are sitting right on top of each other, and if so, it would be more like battleships at sea, slugging at each other with batteries.
So no. I did not finish. I doubt the positive reviews of this are serious. Weak writing, weak characters, and poor detail. Thank you, but no
November 7, 2020
Following are the reviews of the first 3 books in the Ixan series by Scott Bartlett, all in one excellent series that you just can’t miss. If you were a fan of Battlestar, you will love this series, with good characters, great ships, and just good fun Sci-Fi, it is well worth the listen.
Supercarrier – The Ixan Prophecies #1
This really reminded me of the reboot of the Battlestar Galactica series, although, with a few extra alien races. It is like the UHF are the Cylons – they have been taken over and gone bad, led by an evil leader, and the Providence (or Galactica) is the only thing that can stand in their way. They even have a lone senator trying to rally support for their cause. Now don’t get me wrong, because this is not a bad thing, ‘Supercarrier’ is a fantastic book, especially if you like a good story, with some brilliant characters and just good old fashioned Sci-Fi.
Although not what I would call hard Sci-Fi, or really full-on, this story does have a lot of plots and a lot of action.
The Human race had the first interstellar war a while ago, and won thanks to an Alien called Ocharium, who gave them Darktech, which allowed them to improve their weapons, open their own wormholes, all sorts of fun things. This allowed them to defeat a race called the Ixa. Only the Humans have Darktech, and they have kind of lorded it over the galaxy for a while. The other races, the Wingers, and the Gok, do not like the Humans as they consider themselves oppressed by Humanity. There are also the Fins, a very intelligent race who are also very perceptive, it's almost like they have prescience or an incredible intuition they can strategically and tactically see things so well. The Fins live with the Wingers, so are closely aligned.
When a deliberate incident happens, setting off a chain of events, the galaxy is basically plunged into war, with the Wingers taking the opportunity to attack their oppressors.
In the middle of all of this is the Providence, the last of the Supercarriers, the only ship without Darktech, and therefore vulnerable to manipulation by alien misdoings.
This is not just a book with an incredible amount of spectacular space combat, but also a rather intriguing political thriller as 5 different races all clash for power, and some have multiple factions within, the humans being the prime example.
As the galaxy soon tears itself apart, Captain Keyes and his crew must try and save humanity, protect the Providence, and protect those that are too weak to protect themselves. Cue Disgraced Lieutenant Husher (which I have to point out was Admiral Adama’s callsign in Battlestar!!) the son of an alleged traitor who collaborated with the Ixa in the first war. He has just been stripped of his Captaincy for making an ethical decision and has joined Keyes.
To be honest, there were a couple of times I did cringe at some of the characters, the dialogue and the level of ‘heroism’ displayed by some of the main characters, but again, if you look past this, and just go with it, and enjoy this for what it is, this is actually a really fun read. And although the characters are a little overdone in some parts, for the most part, they are pretty good.
Overall, I really enjoyed this (huge fan of BSG, so of course I was going to!), it had an outstanding story, and although I have been a bit critical, the story really is very clever, Bartlett has managed to string together multiple plots without losing any (I'm into the second book and he is still tying them together nicely), and the quality of his space combat is exceptional. The political intrigue is also sensational.
I am already into the second book “Juggernaut”, which is better than this one, taking the core work done in ‘Supercarrier’ and building on it. This is a great start to the series, if you are a BSG fan you will love it, but moreover, it is just a lot of fun, and who doesn’t like a good sci fi adventure with Supercarriers, Aliens and Tech Galore!!
Juggernaut – The Ixan Prophecies #2
This is a really brilliant series that is a lot of fun, and a really exciting and interesting read.
I said in my review of ‘Supercarrier – Part 1’, that I thought this series had a lot of similarities to the reboot of BattleStar Galactica, and I still stick with that.
I also had a few comments about the quality of the dialogue in my review of ‘Supercarrier’, and it is was good to note that there was a subtle change in ‘Juggernaut’, that the characters matured, keeping their overall tone, but not quite as overdone as they were in the first book. This was definitely a better book.
The remnants of Humanity, fighting for their lives against hopeless odds, being pounded around the galaxy, looking for various bits and pieces to try and save themselves.
Only in this instance, there are multiple alien races. And thankfully some of them have decided to become allies with the humans.
In this particular episode, the President of the humans is basically in league with the Darktech industry, and so sets about trying to help them. As a result, she makes some horrendous decisions, and policy that leads to worse decisions.
UHF acts in a way that is beyond criminal, turning on their once allies, and in the middle of this Keyes decides he can stand for it no longer.
This is where other comparisons to BSG come in, the true integrity and moral fibre of the characters and crew of the Providence. Keyes in particular has so much in common with Adama, the two could be mirror images of each other. And it's what makes this series such a good read, the depth and character strength of each of the main characters that draws you to them, makes you follow them, and want to read the story into the late hours of the night.
‘Juggernaut’ is an exceptional sequel to ‘Supercarrier’, picking up almost straight away after the events of the first book. The characters are more developed and stronger in ‘Juggernaut’, the Author having had the chance to get to know them a bit more, and thus getting to explore them more in ‘Juggernaut’.
This also goes for the Aliens, and the Main Alien characters, in ‘Juggernaut’, we get a much greater in-depth view of both Fesky and Ek, but we also get to know more about Piper, the Tumbran from the short story ‘Traitor’, as well as the Gok. The aliens are a highlight of the series, each of them being so unique, bringing something rather amazing to the table. The individual Main characters are also wonderfully brilliant adding something special to the story.
The other thing that is touched on in this story thanks to the Aliens is the concept of discrimination. It's something that Bartlett does with a few issues, using his work to highlight these issues without making it either obvious, but it allows it to be a discussion point for readers. It is wonderfully clever.
Bartlett has subtly touched on a few topics in this series, such as mental health, discrimination etc, and it is very clever, letting you enjoy the series, and if you want, ponder these greater issues as well. It is a series that leaves you thinking after about some of the bigger issues in life and that is always a good thing.
Overall this is a brilliant sequel to an epic series and if you have read the first, then you have to read this!
I'm already into the 3rd book.
Reckoning – The Ixan Prophecies #3
The Ixan Prophecies have been revealed for what they are, and it appears that the Ixa are going to crush everybody and anybody regardless of their species.
The crew of the Providence are desperately trying to rally support for their cause in one final hope, bringing all the last hopes of the galaxy together to face off against the Ixa.
Of course, the Ixa are now lead by Baxa, the super AI that actually has an agenda.
‘Reckoning’ is a full-on book, in which it just all unleashes. As with ‘Juggernaut’, ‘Reckoning’ has again improved with the quality of the characters, the dialogue and the overall writing, Bartlett really got into the characters in this one.
‘Reckoning’ again delves into human emotions and human psychology, looking at different aspects of vengeance, PTSD, loss, sorrow and as it crashes towards the end Hope. It is fascinating reading the different aspects of what is happening to the Main characters, both alien and human alike. Bartlett has obviously done a lot of research, and taken his influences from different characters, creating some brilliant mains and even secondary characters along the way.
Again, I found that there were a lot of similarities to other Sci-Fi sources, as if Bartlett has been a keen student, and taken all the best material to produce his Key Character Keyes (sorry, couldn’t resist), as well as to develop the other major characters, and wrap it into this extraordinary adventure.
Bartlett uses the final book to wrap up all of his major and minor characters, Keyes, Husher, both Junior and Senior, Caine, Fesky, Ek, Piper, the list is huge. But he has not only provided them with their own storyline, he has done so in a non-convoluted manner, unravelling each of the plots and closing them cleanly, bringing the story to a thrilling and climactic close that is just outstanding.
It is important to note that if you have not read the short story ‘Traitor’, that it is probably worth reading it BEFORE you read ‘Reckoning’ as there are things in ‘Reckoning’ that make a lot more sense if you have read ‘Traitor’. And ‘Traitor’ is just a great read anyway!
There is no holding back in ‘Reckoning’, and Bartlett is not afraid to unload on his main characters, and it is great to see an Author who does not believe in the invulnerability clause for their main characters. This not only made the story that much more entertaining and gripping, as you did not know what was going to happen at any time, but it also added a level of realism to the story.
‘Reckoning’ is about the reckoning of the human race, of the individual characters, of the various alien races, and of the galaxy as a whole, there are numerous meanings to this title, and thus, this book is incredibly well done when you dig into the various plots and unravel all of it.
Whilst at the surface, it may appear to be just a ‘Softer’ Mil Sci-Fi or Space Opera, there are a lot of deeper meanings for the characters and the future of the galaxy that can be pulled from this story, discrimination, working together for the greater good, peace, resource management, hope, and many more.
It is a book and a series that actually leaves you thinking for a bit after you finish it, something that is always a bonus.
This is a truly epic series, and if you have read parts 1 and 2, you must read the final chapter. If you haven’t read this series, then get on board as this is Space Opera at its best and shouldn’t be missed by any fan.
The Narration for all three books has been done exceptionally well, Mark Boyett is a wonderful Narrator, with a very nice voice to listen to, making it easy to just sit and listen to this series for hours on each. He has a very clean and clear speaking voice, so that you can understand him easily, and he produces wonderful voices for each of the characters, human and alien alike. He also does a brilliant job of individualising the male and female roles, so much so, that you can easily tell who is who, without being told. Boyett, gets right into the story as well, you can feel the emotion in his voice. He is an outstanding Narrator, and this makes a much better listen than it does a read.
Supercarrier – The Ixan Prophecies #1
This really reminded me of the reboot of the Battlestar Galactica series, although, with a few extra alien races. It is like the UHF are the Cylons – they have been taken over and gone bad, led by an evil leader, and the Providence (or Galactica) is the only thing that can stand in their way. They even have a lone senator trying to rally support for their cause. Now don’t get me wrong, because this is not a bad thing, ‘Supercarrier’ is a fantastic book, especially if you like a good story, with some brilliant characters and just good old fashioned Sci-Fi.
Although not what I would call hard Sci-Fi, or really full-on, this story does have a lot of plots and a lot of action.
The Human race had the first interstellar war a while ago, and won thanks to an Alien called Ocharium, who gave them Darktech, which allowed them to improve their weapons, open their own wormholes, all sorts of fun things. This allowed them to defeat a race called the Ixa. Only the Humans have Darktech, and they have kind of lorded it over the galaxy for a while. The other races, the Wingers, and the Gok, do not like the Humans as they consider themselves oppressed by Humanity. There are also the Fins, a very intelligent race who are also very perceptive, it's almost like they have prescience or an incredible intuition they can strategically and tactically see things so well. The Fins live with the Wingers, so are closely aligned.
When a deliberate incident happens, setting off a chain of events, the galaxy is basically plunged into war, with the Wingers taking the opportunity to attack their oppressors.
In the middle of all of this is the Providence, the last of the Supercarriers, the only ship without Darktech, and therefore vulnerable to manipulation by alien misdoings.
This is not just a book with an incredible amount of spectacular space combat, but also a rather intriguing political thriller as 5 different races all clash for power, and some have multiple factions within, the humans being the prime example.
As the galaxy soon tears itself apart, Captain Keyes and his crew must try and save humanity, protect the Providence, and protect those that are too weak to protect themselves. Cue Disgraced Lieutenant Husher (which I have to point out was Admiral Adama’s callsign in Battlestar!!) the son of an alleged traitor who collaborated with the Ixa in the first war. He has just been stripped of his Captaincy for making an ethical decision and has joined Keyes.
To be honest, there were a couple of times I did cringe at some of the characters, the dialogue and the level of ‘heroism’ displayed by some of the main characters, but again, if you look past this, and just go with it, and enjoy this for what it is, this is actually a really fun read. And although the characters are a little overdone in some parts, for the most part, they are pretty good.
Overall, I really enjoyed this (huge fan of BSG, so of course I was going to!), it had an outstanding story, and although I have been a bit critical, the story really is very clever, Bartlett has managed to string together multiple plots without losing any (I'm into the second book and he is still tying them together nicely), and the quality of his space combat is exceptional. The political intrigue is also sensational.
I am already into the second book “Juggernaut”, which is better than this one, taking the core work done in ‘Supercarrier’ and building on it. This is a great start to the series, if you are a BSG fan you will love it, but moreover, it is just a lot of fun, and who doesn’t like a good sci fi adventure with Supercarriers, Aliens and Tech Galore!!
Juggernaut – The Ixan Prophecies #2
This is a really brilliant series that is a lot of fun, and a really exciting and interesting read.
I said in my review of ‘Supercarrier – Part 1’, that I thought this series had a lot of similarities to the reboot of BattleStar Galactica, and I still stick with that.
I also had a few comments about the quality of the dialogue in my review of ‘Supercarrier’, and it is was good to note that there was a subtle change in ‘Juggernaut’, that the characters matured, keeping their overall tone, but not quite as overdone as they were in the first book. This was definitely a better book.
The remnants of Humanity, fighting for their lives against hopeless odds, being pounded around the galaxy, looking for various bits and pieces to try and save themselves.
Only in this instance, there are multiple alien races. And thankfully some of them have decided to become allies with the humans.
In this particular episode, the President of the humans is basically in league with the Darktech industry, and so sets about trying to help them. As a result, she makes some horrendous decisions, and policy that leads to worse decisions.
UHF acts in a way that is beyond criminal, turning on their once allies, and in the middle of this Keyes decides he can stand for it no longer.
This is where other comparisons to BSG come in, the true integrity and moral fibre of the characters and crew of the Providence. Keyes in particular has so much in common with Adama, the two could be mirror images of each other. And it's what makes this series such a good read, the depth and character strength of each of the main characters that draws you to them, makes you follow them, and want to read the story into the late hours of the night.
‘Juggernaut’ is an exceptional sequel to ‘Supercarrier’, picking up almost straight away after the events of the first book. The characters are more developed and stronger in ‘Juggernaut’, the Author having had the chance to get to know them a bit more, and thus getting to explore them more in ‘Juggernaut’.
This also goes for the Aliens, and the Main Alien characters, in ‘Juggernaut’, we get a much greater in-depth view of both Fesky and Ek, but we also get to know more about Piper, the Tumbran from the short story ‘Traitor’, as well as the Gok. The aliens are a highlight of the series, each of them being so unique, bringing something rather amazing to the table. The individual Main characters are also wonderfully brilliant adding something special to the story.
The other thing that is touched on in this story thanks to the Aliens is the concept of discrimination. It's something that Bartlett does with a few issues, using his work to highlight these issues without making it either obvious, but it allows it to be a discussion point for readers. It is wonderfully clever.
Bartlett has subtly touched on a few topics in this series, such as mental health, discrimination etc, and it is very clever, letting you enjoy the series, and if you want, ponder these greater issues as well. It is a series that leaves you thinking after about some of the bigger issues in life and that is always a good thing.
Overall this is a brilliant sequel to an epic series and if you have read the first, then you have to read this!
I'm already into the 3rd book.
Reckoning – The Ixan Prophecies #3
The Ixan Prophecies have been revealed for what they are, and it appears that the Ixa are going to crush everybody and anybody regardless of their species.
The crew of the Providence are desperately trying to rally support for their cause in one final hope, bringing all the last hopes of the galaxy together to face off against the Ixa.
Of course, the Ixa are now lead by Baxa, the super AI that actually has an agenda.
‘Reckoning’ is a full-on book, in which it just all unleashes. As with ‘Juggernaut’, ‘Reckoning’ has again improved with the quality of the characters, the dialogue and the overall writing, Bartlett really got into the characters in this one.
‘Reckoning’ again delves into human emotions and human psychology, looking at different aspects of vengeance, PTSD, loss, sorrow and as it crashes towards the end Hope. It is fascinating reading the different aspects of what is happening to the Main characters, both alien and human alike. Bartlett has obviously done a lot of research, and taken his influences from different characters, creating some brilliant mains and even secondary characters along the way.
Again, I found that there were a lot of similarities to other Sci-Fi sources, as if Bartlett has been a keen student, and taken all the best material to produce his Key Character Keyes (sorry, couldn’t resist), as well as to develop the other major characters, and wrap it into this extraordinary adventure.
Bartlett uses the final book to wrap up all of his major and minor characters, Keyes, Husher, both Junior and Senior, Caine, Fesky, Ek, Piper, the list is huge. But he has not only provided them with their own storyline, he has done so in a non-convoluted manner, unravelling each of the plots and closing them cleanly, bringing the story to a thrilling and climactic close that is just outstanding.
It is important to note that if you have not read the short story ‘Traitor’, that it is probably worth reading it BEFORE you read ‘Reckoning’ as there are things in ‘Reckoning’ that make a lot more sense if you have read ‘Traitor’. And ‘Traitor’ is just a great read anyway!
There is no holding back in ‘Reckoning’, and Bartlett is not afraid to unload on his main characters, and it is great to see an Author who does not believe in the invulnerability clause for their main characters. This not only made the story that much more entertaining and gripping, as you did not know what was going to happen at any time, but it also added a level of realism to the story.
‘Reckoning’ is about the reckoning of the human race, of the individual characters, of the various alien races, and of the galaxy as a whole, there are numerous meanings to this title, and thus, this book is incredibly well done when you dig into the various plots and unravel all of it.
Whilst at the surface, it may appear to be just a ‘Softer’ Mil Sci-Fi or Space Opera, there are a lot of deeper meanings for the characters and the future of the galaxy that can be pulled from this story, discrimination, working together for the greater good, peace, resource management, hope, and many more.
It is a book and a series that actually leaves you thinking for a bit after you finish it, something that is always a bonus.
This is a truly epic series, and if you have read parts 1 and 2, you must read the final chapter. If you haven’t read this series, then get on board as this is Space Opera at its best and shouldn’t be missed by any fan.
The Narration for all three books has been done exceptionally well, Mark Boyett is a wonderful Narrator, with a very nice voice to listen to, making it easy to just sit and listen to this series for hours on each. He has a very clean and clear speaking voice, so that you can understand him easily, and he produces wonderful voices for each of the characters, human and alien alike. He also does a brilliant job of individualising the male and female roles, so much so, that you can easily tell who is who, without being told. Boyett, gets right into the story as well, you can feel the emotion in his voice. He is an outstanding Narrator, and this makes a much better listen than it does a read.
October 23, 2020
What was this series a continuation of?
I felt like I was missing out on an inside joke the whole way through this series books. Not a real laugh at this thing kind of joke but that feeling like you are being left out because everyone around you is aware of something that you are not; because I believe there is a prequal series that is required listening/reading, but I couldn't find it.
I get the impression this story would make much more sense if I had any idea about the First Galactic War and how that helped define the character of Cpt. Keyes and explained why he was so revered and why Fesky is around and the relationship between the Tumbra and the Dark Gates (WTF are those things) and why Husher Sr. is so hated; none of that stuff seems to get sufficiently explained in the Ixan Prophecies books (1-3) and my Googling didn't help me to find the stories that would explain them that would have made this continuation of that story interesting (I may have not searched for the correct things via Google to find the prequel).
Mark Boyett performed the audio narration and he did a great job as always but I fear he had very little quality material to work with on this one, but that might be because of my bias toward the story because I was constantly confused.
If a prequel exists for this series I highly recommend reading/listening to that first as it is probably a prerequisite for these books to actually be good.
I felt like I was missing out on an inside joke the whole way through this series books. Not a real laugh at this thing kind of joke but that feeling like you are being left out because everyone around you is aware of something that you are not; because I believe there is a prequal series that is required listening/reading, but I couldn't find it.
I get the impression this story would make much more sense if I had any idea about the First Galactic War and how that helped define the character of Cpt. Keyes and explained why he was so revered and why Fesky is around and the relationship between the Tumbra and the Dark Gates (WTF are those things) and why Husher Sr. is so hated; none of that stuff seems to get sufficiently explained in the Ixan Prophecies books (1-3) and my Googling didn't help me to find the stories that would explain them that would have made this continuation of that story interesting (I may have not searched for the correct things via Google to find the prequel).
Mark Boyett performed the audio narration and he did a great job as always but I fear he had very little quality material to work with on this one, but that might be because of my bias toward the story because I was constantly confused.
If a prequel exists for this series I highly recommend reading/listening to that first as it is probably a prerequisite for these books to actually be good.
May 3, 2023
The three novels in this set tell the story of the heroic defiance of a human captain who sees his government being corrupted by the corporation that controls dark tech—a breakthrough technology that has revolutionized transit, communications, and war through (among other things) the ability to make artificial wormholes. As that corporation seeks to create a situation of perpetual war to boost its profits, the heroes try and stop that war, getting themselves branded as traitors in the process. While all of this is going on, the Ixians—an alien race who wishes to destroy all other sentient life in the universe—are preparing for a second stab at galactic conquest and devastation.
The series is heavy on the action and light on characterization. If you like star battles, you’ll almost certainly enjoy these books.
The series is heavy on the action and light on characterization. If you like star battles, you’ll almost certainly enjoy these books.
February 14, 2022
This box set is a collection of three great military sci-fi /space opera books from the pen of a great sci-fi author. IMHO this is a great introduction to Scott Bartlett if you are unfamiliar with his books. The world building is in these three books making up the box set creates an incredibly detailed backdrop for the story to live in. The characters are constantly becoming more detailed. Honestly I found myself becoming so engrossed it felt like I was onboard the starships directly viewing the action. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys good sci-fi this writer deserves a chance, give it a try.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 6, 2024
Books one & 2 were interesting... a little l950s scifi(ish) [as in lots of very serious angry talk from the captain] but enjoyable. book 3 fell on its face with a drastic character swing. SPOILER: Where his central morals/ethics system was severely compromised for way too long. not very enjoyable to see the character you followed and cared about turn into something you don't believe they could be and frankly, are not interested in seeing the outcome. So book one and two 8 of ten... book 3, 4.5 of ten.
February 22, 2022
This box set is everything it's compared to. It's like Battlestar Galactica meets Star Wars. If you liked those two, The Ixan Prophecies will thrill beyond compare. I've been a fan of Bartlett's from the start. This series ranks right up there with his other novels. Captain Keyes is a person worth rooting for. Has nothing, gets nothing, yet is able to make the most of it. I really liked this series, after reading this box set again, I think you will too.
October 18, 2022
Great Series
This was a great series. The only bad thing for me was reading these series out of order. The characters were great and fully developed. Now the other series make more sense. All of the series are made as stand alone, but reading them in order makes them more enjoyable. I will continue to read the great stories written by Scott Bartlett. People wanting to read these stories may wish to check out the reading order to maximize your reading pleasure.
This was a great series. The only bad thing for me was reading these series out of order. The characters were great and fully developed. Now the other series make more sense. All of the series are made as stand alone, but reading them in order makes them more enjoyable. I will continue to read the great stories written by Scott Bartlett. People wanting to read these stories may wish to check out the reading order to maximize your reading pleasure.
May 2, 2022
To the Universe and Beyond
I find that books like these are so much involved in both fantasy and reality that I can't stop reading them. They have great characters and a great story line. You will find some areas that take a longer time to develop but that adds to the interest. Good reading!
I find that books like these are so much involved in both fantasy and reality that I can't stop reading them. They have great characters and a great story line. You will find some areas that take a longer time to develop but that adds to the interest. Good reading!
March 6, 2023
I usually enjoy a good sci-fi space series, but this one was just too much. I had to finish it pretty much as background noise as an audiobook as I otherwise couldn't get through it. The amount of insane events that occur within just one section, turned it into a garbage pulp novel instead of a cool space odyssey.
March 28, 2025
The best thing about this book
is the narrator
The author can chain words
together, and describe scenes
and events, he can move from
one scene to the next without
losing the reader...however, it
all feels like the information
between events in a story
had none of the events are
sufficiently pronounced r
particularly interesting so the
book drones on and on.
is the narrator
The author can chain words
together, and describe scenes
and events, he can move from
one scene to the next without
losing the reader...however, it
all feels like the information
between events in a story
had none of the events are
sufficiently pronounced r
particularly interesting so the
book drones on and on.
July 9, 2020
Well well written.
Very fast-paced.
I thought I was onboard the Providence. The way Barlett describes the hand to hand fights, the space battles, all make you think you are there. Captain Keys to the rescue!
Very fast-paced.
I thought I was onboard the Providence. The way Barlett describes the hand to hand fights, the space battles, all make you think you are there. Captain Keys to the rescue!
January 24, 2022
This series has just come out as audible books
Absolutely loved the action sequences. It seems there is always something interesting happening. Great characters and story line, with the first two doing a great job of cranking up the interest in the third.
Absolutely loved the action sequences. It seems there is always something interesting happening. Great characters and story line, with the first two doing a great job of cranking up the interest in the third.
March 7, 2022
Great Reading
Great storyline with lots of twists and turns that keep you entertained. Character development and learning across all species as situations dictate and learning takes place.
Great storyline with lots of twists and turns that keep you entertained. Character development and learning across all species as situations dictate and learning takes place.
March 11, 2022
Made it through a book and a half before becoming bored. The characters were quite flat and there were too many introduced to quickly to keep track of. The story was interesting enough that I kept reading, for a bit. But, eventually it just became too much.
July 31, 2022
Good series, lots of action and decent character development
I enjoyed the action and storyline which evolved through out the series. There was not reliance on technology talk so it did not distract from the story
I enjoyed the action and storyline which evolved through out the series. There was not reliance on technology talk so it did not distract from the story
August 26, 2023
Super read 👍👍
This is a great read from the outset, you want space war, marines aliens a melomaniac AI and a great cast of characters then you have it all. Pure space opera with so much action 😁😁
This is a great read from the outset, you want space war, marines aliens a melomaniac AI and a great cast of characters then you have it all. Pure space opera with so much action 😁😁
February 9, 2021
Just a cheap off off the Ark Royal series.
December 2, 2021
Quite an involved story line but a bit on the slow side. A good read if your not into mind numbing non stop action.
February 23, 2022
Very good and immersive story
Excellent read kept you turning pages for next piece of action. Always wanting to find out more.. My kind of book!
Excellent read kept you turning pages for next piece of action. Always wanting to find out more.. My kind of book!
March 11, 2022
Review of : Super carrier Box Set
Interesting story line, I don't think out of all the military space operas, this one uses a mystic prediction to start a war of the universe.
Interesting story line, I don't think out of all the military space operas, this one uses a mystic prediction to start a war of the universe.
April 24, 2022
entertaining
This is a good read. It doesn’t slow down and builds on it’s characters. They become full characters with depth and interest.
This is a good read. It doesn’t slow down and builds on it’s characters. They become full characters with depth and interest.
May 20, 2025
Super tolles Box-Set. Hoffentlich kommen bald mehr davon!
September 19, 2025
It was mildly entertaining, but way too long for the story that was covered. Book tried to cover space combat and space Marine combat, and only did a middling job of both.
December 28, 2025
Read like some 1950’s sci-fi but with a modern technology touch. Good read overall.
July 1, 2020
Really fun set of books here. The political messages are a little on the nose, but that didn't dampen any of my enjoyment. Large scale space-based shoot-em-up is definitely right up my alley.
January 10, 2020
Quick novella that gives the back story for the Ixan Prophecies. I actually read after I finished Ixan Prophecies trilogy and it worked for me.
I wish there were a little more about Fesky and Keyes and flying together. Perhaps add a few more battle between the main one at the beginning and the final mission of this book.
Merged review:
The novella is only available as a Sci-Fi Multi Book Promotion from the author. It is free and does a good job giving the intro to the universe. I actually read it after I finished the Ixan Prophecies Series, but could be a good starting point.
It covers Husher’s time as captain of the Firedrake before he is assigned to the Providence. It gives some key details but it in no way necessary to read to understand Scott’s universe. However, it is free and a great book that provides some background into Husher’s decision that cost him a great deal.
I wish there were a little more about Fesky and Keyes and flying together. Perhaps add a few more battle between the main one at the beginning and the final mission of this book.
Merged review:
The novella is only available as a Sci-Fi Multi Book Promotion from the author. It is free and does a good job giving the intro to the universe. I actually read it after I finished the Ixan Prophecies Series, but could be a good starting point.
It covers Husher’s time as captain of the Firedrake before he is assigned to the Providence. It gives some key details but it in no way necessary to read to understand Scott’s universe. However, it is free and a great book that provides some background into Husher’s decision that cost him a great deal.
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January 21, 2020Excellent Short Story
‘Traitor’ is a short story and prequel to “Supercarrier”. This being the first book by this author for me to review and not having read “Supercarrier” I will give a first time readers impression. The characters were well developed and the storyline was well written so to be able to keep the attention of a first time reader. Yes, at first it takes a little time to grasp the story concept, but the more you continue to read , the more you look forward to reading “Supercarrier” which I believe is the second book of the Ixan Prophecies, Trilogy.
‘Traitor’ is a short story and prequel to “Supercarrier”. This being the first book by this author for me to review and not having read “Supercarrier” I will give a first time readers impression. The characters were well developed and the storyline was well written so to be able to keep the attention of a first time reader. Yes, at first it takes a little time to grasp the story concept, but the more you continue to read , the more you look forward to reading “Supercarrier” which I believe is the second book of the Ixan Prophecies, Trilogy.
November 29, 2017
I had trouble getting into this book at first. I think that was because it is a prequel to a series and I have not read any of the series. The characters were interesting and the book kept my attention as I tried to figure out what was going on. By the end of the book, I think I had figured out who the “Traitor” was and why. Perhaps I will read the first book in the series to learn more about the characters. If you like sci-if, I think you will enjoy this
book.
book.
September 1, 2017
This book helps in providing a foundation to the next few books but the story goes by to fast. I find the relationship between Husher and Keyes never seemed to developed into what the later books made it.
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