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Savage Stars #3
Galactar
Following decades of war and the recent catastrophic loss of an entire planet, the Human Planetary Alliance is riven by internal disputes and rivalries. The military’s old guard fights for power against those who see a chance to turn things around.
After a series of hard-fought victories, Captain Carl Recker is becoming recognized as a man who gets results - a man who knows how to beat the Daklan. Unfortunately, enemies from his past would prefer to claim his successes as their own, and Recker finds himself caught between two factions within high command.
Escape comes in the form of a mission, though it’s nothing run-of-the-mill. Given command of a new heavy cruiser, Recker is sent to track down a missing Daklan fleet and recover the alien technology it was searching for. It’s going to be tough and assistance comes in the form of a Daklan desolator, commanded by a larger-than-life officer who knows his missiles from his Terrus slugs.
Deep within territory contested by the Meklon and Lavorix, Recker and his opposite number will need to work closely together. Trust is in short supply, while enemies are not. Faced with countless hostile aliens and their technology, Recker has his work cut out if he wants to stay on the right side of dead.
And soon, he will draw the attention of the Lavorix empire breaker. The Galactar is coming, and against it, Recker stands no chance at all.
Galactar is a traditional-style science-fiction action adventure and the third book in the Savage Stars series, following directly after events in Fractured Horizons. Expect space combat, ruthless aliens, mysterious tech and lots more.
After a series of hard-fought victories, Captain Carl Recker is becoming recognized as a man who gets results - a man who knows how to beat the Daklan. Unfortunately, enemies from his past would prefer to claim his successes as their own, and Recker finds himself caught between two factions within high command.
Escape comes in the form of a mission, though it’s nothing run-of-the-mill. Given command of a new heavy cruiser, Recker is sent to track down a missing Daklan fleet and recover the alien technology it was searching for. It’s going to be tough and assistance comes in the form of a Daklan desolator, commanded by a larger-than-life officer who knows his missiles from his Terrus slugs.
Deep within territory contested by the Meklon and Lavorix, Recker and his opposite number will need to work closely together. Trust is in short supply, while enemies are not. Faced with countless hostile aliens and their technology, Recker has his work cut out if he wants to stay on the right side of dead.
And soon, he will draw the attention of the Lavorix empire breaker. The Galactar is coming, and against it, Recker stands no chance at all.
Galactar is a traditional-style science-fiction action adventure and the third book in the Savage Stars series, following directly after events in Fractured Horizons. Expect space combat, ruthless aliens, mysterious tech and lots more.
257 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 23, 2020
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Anthony James
235 books107 followersAnthony James spent his youth reading what might now be called classic sci-fi and fantasy books. These days, he spends time in his study with the door locked against rampant and ferocious toddlers, writing books of his own.
That's the third person stuff out of the way.
For anyone who's read any of my books, you'll know that I write action science fiction that pulls no punches and which doesn't cram the good stuff into the last couple of chapters. The action starts early and it doesn't let up. I also take care to mix in plenty of humanity. The characters I write are all distinctly believable, often facing uncaring enemies and overwhelming odds. When they win, it's because they did their best.
Go on. Punch an alien today. Better yet, check out my series of books, each one filled with action, technology, warfare, aliens and against-the-odds survival. Lots of kick-back-and-enjoy weekend or evening reading.
That's the third person stuff out of the way.
For anyone who's read any of my books, you'll know that I write action science fiction that pulls no punches and which doesn't cram the good stuff into the last couple of chapters. The action starts early and it doesn't let up. I also take care to mix in plenty of humanity. The characters I write are all distinctly believable, often facing uncaring enemies and overwhelming odds. When they win, it's because they did their best.
Go on. Punch an alien today. Better yet, check out my series of books, each one filled with action, technology, warfare, aliens and against-the-odds survival. Lots of kick-back-and-enjoy weekend or evening reading.
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July 29, 2021
As I said with the last book, they keep getting better and better!
At this rate, book 7 will be a blockbuster!
Very highly recommended series!
At this rate, book 7 will be a blockbuster!
Very highly recommended series!
December 3, 2021
This story does things differently in its spaceships. They don't seem to be huge behemoths that fill acres of space because every starship so far has been piloted by the ship's Captain. Doesn't seem possible considering all the fire power that's supposedly contain in one of these fighting starships. Captain Carl Recker has been one of the more capable starship captains for the Human Planetary Alliance (HPA) in their on-going war with the Daklans; almost too good. What he's accomplished has brought him attention from the High Command and is somewhat pointed out their lack of aggressively pursuing the war. Captain Recker is of the opinion that there are far greater foes out in deep dark space that we are just now encountering which should be the focus of our attention. He things the Daklans are having the same concerns, but don't know how to stop the war with the humans.
Having recently returned from another successful mission, Captain Recker is busy helping technicians and scientist take apart the Vengeance, a capture Meklon starship. The HPA is taking this huge ship apart in hopes of revers engineering some of the advance technology it contains. When Recker captured the ship, he was able to get into its command software and establish himself as the new Captain at which time he became the only human to which the ship would respond. Now that the techs and scientist have studied the security software, they have been able to override any further lockouts. This basically means Captain Recker is no longer needed to stay with the Vengeance. That's when he he hears some not so comforting news.
Fleet Admiral Sloan was coming to the Topaz space station to check on repairs to the Maximus and it was said that he wanted a meeting with Captain Recker! Recker figured he'd be the last person the Fleet Admiral wanted to see so he had no clue as to what the meeting was going to be about. It seems that Recker and this Admiral has a history and it wasn't a pleasant one for either of them. Recker wasn't sure if he could keep from punching the Admiral in the face as soon as he saw him and was certain that would be the end of his career, war or no war!
The meeting does take place and it's not as violent as it could have been. Captain Recker was surprised when the Admiral admitted that he might have been a little wrong in his approach to the war with the Daklans. Recker is totally shocked when he finds out the Admiral actually was there to give him a new command and a new mission. Initially, Recker wasn't going to become one of Admiral Sloan's "boys" and was going to refuse any orders if he could. He had Admiral Telar backing him, and although that Admiral wasn't the Fleet Admiral, he pulled a lot of weight. Still, When Admiral Sloan explained this new mission, the new ship he was getting and the fact that his crew would continue with him, Recker decided to go along with the new orders.
The writing is pretty good in that each scene is clearly described. We meet some new characters in this book and even get to meet some Daklans. There's also a bit of humor thrown in although it comes from a strange and unexpected source. Some of the battles some kind of complicated and with the Captain always calling the shots, it's hard to understand how he can keep track of everything that is going on. And, it appears that unless a ship is totally destroyed, most of the tech will survive just about anything. That's hard to believe when even a tiny hole in a space ship can cause all kinds of problems. One way around this is to build extra armor all around the starship, but then you're adding mass and weight. Weight might not be a problem in space, but they are taking these starships down to the ground which shouldn't really be possible. But, I guess you can write just about anything you want in a science fiction book and it's work itself out!
I'll continue reading this series since this mission isn't over yet. It has taken a strange twist and it's going to be interesting to see how Captain Recker keeps his crew safe even from his own HPA forces! That will be explained in book 4, "Fulcrum Gun" now available on Amazon.
Having recently returned from another successful mission, Captain Recker is busy helping technicians and scientist take apart the Vengeance, a capture Meklon starship. The HPA is taking this huge ship apart in hopes of revers engineering some of the advance technology it contains. When Recker captured the ship, he was able to get into its command software and establish himself as the new Captain at which time he became the only human to which the ship would respond. Now that the techs and scientist have studied the security software, they have been able to override any further lockouts. This basically means Captain Recker is no longer needed to stay with the Vengeance. That's when he he hears some not so comforting news.
Fleet Admiral Sloan was coming to the Topaz space station to check on repairs to the Maximus and it was said that he wanted a meeting with Captain Recker! Recker figured he'd be the last person the Fleet Admiral wanted to see so he had no clue as to what the meeting was going to be about. It seems that Recker and this Admiral has a history and it wasn't a pleasant one for either of them. Recker wasn't sure if he could keep from punching the Admiral in the face as soon as he saw him and was certain that would be the end of his career, war or no war!
The meeting does take place and it's not as violent as it could have been. Captain Recker was surprised when the Admiral admitted that he might have been a little wrong in his approach to the war with the Daklans. Recker is totally shocked when he finds out the Admiral actually was there to give him a new command and a new mission. Initially, Recker wasn't going to become one of Admiral Sloan's "boys" and was going to refuse any orders if he could. He had Admiral Telar backing him, and although that Admiral wasn't the Fleet Admiral, he pulled a lot of weight. Still, When Admiral Sloan explained this new mission, the new ship he was getting and the fact that his crew would continue with him, Recker decided to go along with the new orders.
The writing is pretty good in that each scene is clearly described. We meet some new characters in this book and even get to meet some Daklans. There's also a bit of humor thrown in although it comes from a strange and unexpected source. Some of the battles some kind of complicated and with the Captain always calling the shots, it's hard to understand how he can keep track of everything that is going on. And, it appears that unless a ship is totally destroyed, most of the tech will survive just about anything. That's hard to believe when even a tiny hole in a space ship can cause all kinds of problems. One way around this is to build extra armor all around the starship, but then you're adding mass and weight. Weight might not be a problem in space, but they are taking these starships down to the ground which shouldn't really be possible. But, I guess you can write just about anything you want in a science fiction book and it's work itself out!
I'll continue reading this series since this mission isn't over yet. It has taken a strange twist and it's going to be interesting to see how Captain Recker keeps his crew safe even from his own HPA forces! That will be explained in book 4, "Fulcrum Gun" now available on Amazon.
March 2, 2022
Space Battles to the Max!
Gripping and believable storyline and characters
Two enemies join forces in a classic 'enemy of my enemy is my friend' alliance to fight a even bigger threat to the survival of humanity and Daklans after both lose an inhabited planet without warning. Fortunately for both space captains the human has already been accepted by the Meklon as a result of taking over a one of their ships previously grounded by a fourth species. A cat and mouse chase ensues as Fulcrum the remaining Meklon ship manages to escape into deep space just as the Galactar Battle Station arrives in their location.
Gripping and believable storyline and characters
Two enemies join forces in a classic 'enemy of my enemy is my friend' alliance to fight a even bigger threat to the survival of humanity and Daklans after both lose an inhabited planet without warning. Fortunately for both space captains the human has already been accepted by the Meklon as a result of taking over a one of their ships previously grounded by a fourth species. A cat and mouse chase ensues as Fulcrum the remaining Meklon ship manages to escape into deep space just as the Galactar Battle Station arrives in their location.
April 23, 2021
The more I read of this story I'm convinced I've read a very similar book, more or less this story arc but a little different. I'm still kinda enjoying it though so will continue.
A plus is that the books are short so it's helping with my reading challenge and will offset some of the overly long books.
A plus is that the books are short so it's helping with my reading challenge and will offset some of the overly long books.
April 6, 2022
Still absolutely loads of fun, I feel like Recker as a character is developing nicely and would like to see a bit more about the rest of his crew. Still have 4 more books so there's time! As I've said before, don't get bogged down with the accuracy of some of the science and just enjoy the ride and be entertained!
December 6, 2022
Savage stars is the right name
Savage stars is the right name for this series nomatter what good happens there is something to counter its effect to help.
This book brings things into focus on how impossible the ships mission but every marine knows there is a way, just find it but will it be intime .
Savage stars is the right name for this series nomatter what good happens there is something to counter its effect to help.
This book brings things into focus on how impossible the ships mission but every marine knows there is a way, just find it but will it be intime .
October 6, 2023
Honestly, I've skim-read this one. Its just too damn ridiculous. Issues include:
- Piloting a 4 km ship like its a fighter
- Flying said ship with only 4 people
- Alien tech accessible with just an "upload of a language file".
I could go on, but I won't. Sloppy scifi. I'll be downgrading the last book to 2 stars because on reflection I really should have stopped there.
- Piloting a 4 km ship like its a fighter
- Flying said ship with only 4 people
- Alien tech accessible with just an "upload of a language file".
I could go on, but I won't. Sloppy scifi. I'll be downgrading the last book to 2 stars because on reflection I really should have stopped there.
June 11, 2024
Great Read
Another fantastic read. Sometimes I wonder why these ships which measure anywhere between 2 to 5 km long and 1 km wide have so little internal space? I suspect it is far easier to write for a handful of characters instead of dozens, and multiple ship departments, etc. Either way, it’s still great reading.
Another fantastic read. Sometimes I wonder why these ships which measure anywhere between 2 to 5 km long and 1 km wide have so little internal space? I suspect it is far easier to write for a handful of characters instead of dozens, and multiple ship departments, etc. Either way, it’s still great reading.
October 27, 2020
A thrilling intergalactic journey
Amazingly good 👍. Great characters with realistic situations and lots of action and adventure.
Before one intergalactic war is over, another has already began and we are out gunned .
I look forward to the next one 😀
Amazingly good 👍. Great characters with realistic situations and lots of action and adventure.
Before one intergalactic war is over, another has already began and we are out gunned .
I look forward to the next one 😀
February 26, 2021
Another Great Read!
A constant volley of battle between strange and unknown aliens. Allies among races that turn fruitful. Action packed and syfy all the way. Exciting. Time well spent delving into my imagination!
A constant volley of battle between strange and unknown aliens. Allies among races that turn fruitful. Action packed and syfy all the way. Exciting. Time well spent delving into my imagination!
May 19, 2021
Some very hard and bloody action. Fast paced and can't put down reading.
Some more plot twists and further character developments. Again very fun reading. The action is none stop.looking forward to where it goes.
Some more plot twists and further character developments. Again very fun reading. The action is none stop.looking forward to where it goes.
February 28, 2022
exciting read for battle star lovers
Gripping page turner that’s easy to follow and credible. Could this be our future? We will never know I guess. If you enjoy battles with Aliens you’ll love this series.
Gripping page turner that’s easy to follow and credible. Could this be our future? We will never know I guess. If you enjoy battles with Aliens you’ll love this series.
April 22, 2022
Consistently good
Like the previous books in this series, this book was just as good. Good battle scenes, good story. Characters are likable. Editing a little weaker with misspellings and some minor word use errors.
Like the previous books in this series, this book was just as good. Good battle scenes, good story. Characters are likable. Editing a little weaker with misspellings and some minor word use errors.
July 28, 2020
Fantastic
Well the storyline a are getting better and better plenty of blood and guts and good banter with the marines... I hope there is not a long wait for the next chapter lol
Well the storyline a are getting better and better plenty of blood and guts and good banter with the marines... I hope there is not a long wait for the next chapter lol
August 20, 2020
Enjoyable military SF
A good trilogy that left me wanting more. It's definitely not Hard SF, but if you accept the lack of any attempt to explain the science it's fun.
A good trilogy that left me wanting more. It's definitely not Hard SF, but if you accept the lack of any attempt to explain the science it's fun.
September 16, 2020
Tricked ‘em
Maybe some of the battles were a bit long winded but over all an entertaining read. I’m in for the next episode.
Maybe some of the battles were a bit long winded but over all an entertaining read. I’m in for the next episode.
October 17, 2020
Very action packed
This is a fantastic war story. I can't wait for the next book. These books get better and better. A winner.
This is a fantastic war story. I can't wait for the next book. These books get better and better. A winner.
November 3, 2020
I have finished all 5 books in this series and enjoyed them.
April 17, 2021
Riveting
Well written, engrossing and imaginative. This series has only developed its scope and characters and I look forward to more.
Well written, engrossing and imaginative. This series has only developed its scope and characters and I look forward to more.
May 2, 2021
This series started off interesting, but then dropped to repeated violence and clichés unfortunately.
August 20, 2021
Always barely surviving
If you like non stop fighting action, with little story line in between, then this series is for you to read.
If you like non stop fighting action, with little story line in between, then this series is for you to read.
August 30, 2021
Gets better…
and good detail great read for Sufi fan.
Good detail and characters who battle it out with new alien tech
and good detail great read for Sufi fan.
Good detail and characters who battle it out with new alien tech
December 13, 2021
Definitely getting better. Very fast read too. Wish there was more on the political situation back in the HPA.
March 31, 2022
Addictive
June 5, 2022
Space Opera
This the book in a truly great read. This book was even better than the first two. I will start reading the next one tonight
This the book in a truly great read. This book was even better than the first two. I will start reading the next one tonight
July 6, 2024
4..5/5 Stars rounded up
October 11, 2024
great read
Sudden twist in the tail of this book really put a whole new load of future options. As I said great .
Sudden twist in the tail of this book really put a whole new load of future options. As I said great .
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