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Legacy Fleet Universe
Colossus
With the Battle of Valhalla Station, the Second Swarm War is in full swing and Earth is barely holding on.
In an attempt to regain the initiative, the IDF has sent its remaining legacy armada to Francia Sector under command of the legendary Captain Timothy Granger.
Earth’s defense now rests upon the prototype asteroid ship Colossus, a behemoth of awesome power, as it watches and waits for the next Swarm appearance…which occurs all too soon on Earth’s doorstep.
Battlestar Galactica meets Secret Agent as the Colossus’s crew must defend against a desperate Swarm attack…as well as a political conflict it was never designed to survive.
In an attempt to regain the initiative, the IDF has sent its remaining legacy armada to Francia Sector under command of the legendary Captain Timothy Granger.
Earth’s defense now rests upon the prototype asteroid ship Colossus, a behemoth of awesome power, as it watches and waits for the next Swarm appearance…which occurs all too soon on Earth’s doorstep.
Battlestar Galactica meets Secret Agent as the Colossus’s crew must defend against a desperate Swarm attack…as well as a political conflict it was never designed to survive.
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Published June 8, 2021
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March 16, 2017
An asteroid as a spaceship is surely a good defense against the Swarm, but there are always enemies within and without to put a spanner in the works.
Great tale with characters that I could really get behind and cheer for as they battled through. It's an engaging story with fighting, politics and intriguing personal relationships, along with a few surprises.
*I received a free copy as I don't live in the USA and can't buy it, I chose to review*
Great tale with characters that I could really get behind and cheer for as they battled through. It's an engaging story with fighting, politics and intriguing personal relationships, along with a few surprises.
*I received a free copy as I don't live in the USA and can't buy it, I chose to review*
February 20, 2017
""A ring around the battleship..."
. Just because they face a common enemy in all out war, doesn't mean they are united, as different people pursue personal agendas. Following the destruction of the hospital ship after an unexpected materialisation of hundreds of Swarm drones, the rescued crew of the salvage vessel, Vulture, are taken aboard the Colossus, a new untried ship still in construction It is an exceptional craft, built inside an asteroid. And huge. Nothing like it has been tried before and some thought it merely a 'Boondoggle. A showboat'. For a reason not explained, it has been ordered to travel to Ceres.
First quarantined after arrival, four of the five crew from Vuture are quickly released to find something to do during their stay aboard the Colossus; but the fifth member, a Newbie, remains in detention - something about her is suspect. Could she be an agent of the Swarm?
This is a book to delight the heart of any space battle fan, full of really exciting action in so many different and original ways. But it is also far more, peering into personal hopes, fears and motivations which could endanger the lives of so many. And the characterisations, especially of three of the Vulure's crew, are superb, delivering living, breathing three dimensional people caught in the great Maelstrom of fight to the death war.
So many superb books have been delivered, set in the Legacy Fleet world and this is one of the best yet, complex, breathtakingly exciting: simply unmissable. My deep thanks to the author, Jon Frater, without whose generosity in gifting me a copy of his book I would not have been able to read it - for some reason, this whole series is unavailable for purchase outside of the U.S. Please, Amazon, stop this discrimination against the rest of the world.
For readers fortunate enough to be able to buy a copy, I can wholeheartedly recommend you do not delay: buy this book now for a thrilling, action packed and thoughtful jump into a future where the technology might change but people - well, they are still very much people
. Just because they face a common enemy in all out war, doesn't mean they are united, as different people pursue personal agendas. Following the destruction of the hospital ship after an unexpected materialisation of hundreds of Swarm drones, the rescued crew of the salvage vessel, Vulture, are taken aboard the Colossus, a new untried ship still in construction It is an exceptional craft, built inside an asteroid. And huge. Nothing like it has been tried before and some thought it merely a 'Boondoggle. A showboat'. For a reason not explained, it has been ordered to travel to Ceres.
First quarantined after arrival, four of the five crew from Vuture are quickly released to find something to do during their stay aboard the Colossus; but the fifth member, a Newbie, remains in detention - something about her is suspect. Could she be an agent of the Swarm?
This is a book to delight the heart of any space battle fan, full of really exciting action in so many different and original ways. But it is also far more, peering into personal hopes, fears and motivations which could endanger the lives of so many. And the characterisations, especially of three of the Vulure's crew, are superb, delivering living, breathing three dimensional people caught in the great Maelstrom of fight to the death war.
So many superb books have been delivered, set in the Legacy Fleet world and this is one of the best yet, complex, breathtakingly exciting: simply unmissable. My deep thanks to the author, Jon Frater, without whose generosity in gifting me a copy of his book I would not have been able to read it - for some reason, this whole series is unavailable for purchase outside of the U.S. Please, Amazon, stop this discrimination against the rest of the world.
For readers fortunate enough to be able to buy a copy, I can wholeheartedly recommend you do not delay: buy this book now for a thrilling, action packed and thoughtful jump into a future where the technology might change but people - well, they are still very much people
February 15, 2017
The latest in the series of standalone novels in the Legacy Fleet world like its predecessors delivers a cracking read .
This novel is what I personally call a slow burner it takes its time setting the scene and characters but I found it difficult to put down as in each chapter the author included something that gave you something to keep you interest going until the eloquently described breakneck battle scene with the Swarm involving the asteroid battle station Colossus at the end of the book
This novel is what I personally call a slow burner it takes its time setting the scene and characters but I found it difficult to put down as in each chapter the author included something that gave you something to keep you interest going until the eloquently described breakneck battle scene with the Swarm involving the asteroid battle station Colossus at the end of the book
March 28, 2017
Jon Frater’s novel “Legacy Fleet: Colossus” (taking place within Nick Webb’s Legacy Fleet universe, courtesy of Kindle Worlds) is a fun romp featuring the lives of some noncombatants who find themselves getting caught up in the middle of things. I haven’t read Webb’s original trilogy yet, and though it may have helped bring a deeper meaning to what’s going on in the universe, it wasn’t necessary to enjoy Frater’s vision.
February 20, 2017
Man vs metamind
An outstanding space opera, with plenty of twists. Also left room for additional books. Characters are developing very nicely with lots of interesting possibilities.
An outstanding space opera, with plenty of twists. Also left room for additional books. Characters are developing very nicely with lots of interesting possibilities.
February 21, 2017
Good contribution
I recognized the Vulture story from an anthology. The Swarm spy concept got bent a little, but....who cares.
A bit choppy at times and needs some hard science, but most space operas do, right?
I recognized the Vulture story from an anthology. The Swarm spy concept got bent a little, but....who cares.
A bit choppy at times and needs some hard science, but most space operas do, right?
February 22, 2017
Fantastic addition to the Legacy Fleet universe!
Wow...This one has it all. Action, humor, and great characters, all firmly entrenched in Nick Webb's world. The multiple twists and turns made it really fun as well.
Wow...This one has it all. Action, humor, and great characters, all firmly entrenched in Nick Webb's world. The multiple twists and turns made it really fun as well.
July 11, 2021
Just finished Salvage Op: This is great fun reading material😃
Mr. Jon Frater has really created a masterful action story, with intriguing sequences of drama, suspense, intriguing characters who on the surface seem to be ,well not that wholesome, and having a unique way of helping their crews out of surprising difficult situations.
Highly recommend this author and this new series!
Mr. Jon Frater has really created a masterful action story, with intriguing sequences of drama, suspense, intriguing characters who on the surface seem to be ,well not that wholesome, and having a unique way of helping their crews out of surprising difficult situations.
Highly recommend this author and this new series!
March 9, 2024
Great stuff
A classic military sci-fi story. I found this one an entertaining action packed story. It did feel a bit light on backstory, history and character development but more than made up for it with its pacing and action sequences. A cracking start to what could become a classic series.
A classic military sci-fi story. I found this one an entertaining action packed story. It did feel a bit light on backstory, history and character development but more than made up for it with its pacing and action sequences. A cracking start to what could become a classic series.
July 19, 2021
I liked this story!
Great read! Fast paced and actin packed. Would love to read more of Poldark and crew adventures! Hoping for more!
Great read! Fast paced and actin packed. Would love to read more of Poldark and crew adventures! Hoping for more!
August 14, 2021
Good read....
I like the fact that this book is part of the Legacy Fleet series! I enjoyed getting to know new characters and their friends!
I like the fact that this book is part of the Legacy Fleet series! I enjoyed getting to know new characters and their friends!
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August 26, 2021I love science fiction, this book fits that love. Will read next book.
September 4, 2021
Good story
Could use some careful rereading and editing to fill in missing words and to make sure tenses agree, etc. La la la.
Could use some careful rereading and editing to fill in missing words and to make sure tenses agree, etc. La la la.
dnf-not-for-me
September 25, 20211/10: Couldn't get past the first few chapters; not for me.
October 23, 2021
Good Action
Fast paced. Touched on most all popular sci fi tenets, but somewhat disjointed. A little tricky to follow in some places.
Fast paced. Touched on most all popular sci fi tenets, but somewhat disjointed. A little tricky to follow in some places.
November 14, 2022
Thumbs up
A great addition to the legacy fleet universe. Well written and hard to put down. The only thing was the start cod the book, that I found a bit confusing.
A great addition to the legacy fleet universe. Well written and hard to put down. The only thing was the start cod the book, that I found a bit confusing.
June 21, 2023
It Tried hard had a high point in the middle maybe the second book is better?
March 1, 2017
This was my first read in the Legacy Fleet world and as a result, I'll be looking up the other books. The story of Colossus itself is a good stand alone tale and an excellent entry point to the Legacy Fleet universe. I was able to get a strong sense of the universe (humans at war with an alien species known as the Swarm) and slip into the current story without trying to piece together the storyline so far.
The book has all the components of excellent military science fiction, with interesting characters, exciting story, and research-based technology. That said, there's a lot here I'd like to have read more about--there's a fascinating background story hinted at for Captain Suzuki that I wish was expanded on. Ivy too is a neat character I'd like to have been more deeply engaged with. Similarly, it's clear the author went to great effort to research the tech and the science of his book, and I'd have liked to have a bit more discussion about that science (but I'm a hard SF kinda guy). That said, I know it's a good book when it engages me enough that I want more!
This is the third book of Jon Frater's I've read (the others are the science fiction book Article 9: A Novel and the horror book The Taste Makers: A Wyrd World Novel). I've enjoyed all three books but in particular like Colossus for its compelling story, quality presentation, and strong voice (Article 9 was also a great hard SF story and I look forward to the next books in that series).
Jon is a proud independent author and I'll be honest that I've had bad experiences with some poorly edited books from independent authors--that is not the case here. This was a very well presented book. Finally, in the interest of full disclosure, I have known Jon since the early 90's and consider him a friend. I am happy to say that I can strongly recommend this book based on the quality of its story, writing, and presentation, and not that friendship.
The book has all the components of excellent military science fiction, with interesting characters, exciting story, and research-based technology. That said, there's a lot here I'd like to have read more about--there's a fascinating background story hinted at for Captain Suzuki that I wish was expanded on. Ivy too is a neat character I'd like to have been more deeply engaged with. Similarly, it's clear the author went to great effort to research the tech and the science of his book, and I'd have liked to have a bit more discussion about that science (but I'm a hard SF kinda guy). That said, I know it's a good book when it engages me enough that I want more!
This is the third book of Jon Frater's I've read (the others are the science fiction book Article 9: A Novel and the horror book The Taste Makers: A Wyrd World Novel). I've enjoyed all three books but in particular like Colossus for its compelling story, quality presentation, and strong voice (Article 9 was also a great hard SF story and I look forward to the next books in that series).
Jon is a proud independent author and I'll be honest that I've had bad experiences with some poorly edited books from independent authors--that is not the case here. This was a very well presented book. Finally, in the interest of full disclosure, I have known Jon since the early 90's and consider him a friend. I am happy to say that I can strongly recommend this book based on the quality of its story, writing, and presentation, and not that friendship.
October 15, 2017
Great book - This the genre I enjoy it has action, adventure and sifi.
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