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Fleet Ops #1-3

Relentless Box Set: The Complete Fleet Ops Trilogy

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The best-selling military space the complete series in one box set.We fought them for decades.And we won.But victory has proven more destructive than defeat.Years after defeating aliens bent on burning down the galaxy, the Interstellar Union is breaking apart, its member species undermining each other at every opportunity.When an interdimensional distress signal arrives, only humanity is interested in helping.Captain Vin Husher is given command of the UHS Relentless, and sent in as part of a carrier strike group......right into a trap laid by humanity’s old enemy.Surrounded by a bioengineered super-species and unable to return home, Husher must draw on decades of experience just to keep his people alive.If he can’t survive long enough to escape this hellish pocket universe and warn humanity of the impending danger, all will be lost.And it might already be too late.Box set

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1066 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 27, 2021

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Scott Bartlett

115 books306 followers
Scott Bartlett writes his books from inside a mech, which is inside the hangar bay of a light armored cruiser stationed just past Jupiter.

Certain parts of the last sentence may not be completely true.

Here are some more believable statements:

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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Profile Image for Gary.
299 reviews4 followers
July 27, 2021
This three book series contains characters you will be familiar with if you’ve read this author’s The Ixan Prophecies. Reading The Ixan Prophecies is not required but would give you more insight into the characters and the universe. *No spoilers (or at least minimal)*

The first book moves at a very good pace. We are introduced to new alien species in a new universe. What I enjoyed most about the book was the characters though. The authors give us good background and continue to develop them as story moves along.

The second book in the Fleet Ops series also moves along at a good pace. The new aliens we meet in the first book are further developed in this one. The situation continues to deteriorate for the protagonists as the story emerges. I enjoyed the book although I found that some of the battles, while good and interesting, could have been shortened.

The last book in the box set gave us a good finish and left us with the possibility of further stories involving the main characters of Fleet Ops. This series overall had good character and plot development (including twists). New and very unusual alien species were introduced and linked to their overall universe arc. I enjoyed all three books in this set and gave it 5 stars. I look forward to any future books involving these characters.
4,493 reviews21 followers
July 27, 2021
I really enjoyed this series. Captain Vin Husher is back and on another mission with everything on the line as he tries to keep everyone alive so they can return home. It was fun and interesting. I have not read the first series with Husher but found it easy to follow and figure out what was going on. I enjoyed the setup to the new mission and what happened once the mission started. Loved watching the crew fight to survive everything thrown at them. I was entertained and drawn in to see what would happen next. Would the fighting with the Brood end this time? I laughed and groaned and whined but it was a blast to read if you like battles. And do not forget the surprise of new aliens. Just a fun series.
87 reviews1 follower
October 27, 2022
Great Series

If you are reading Scott Bartlett and Joshua James for the first time, be sure to check the reading order for the series of books. You will be glad you did. The series can be read as stand alone, but they built off of the previous stories. You can get most of the series for only.99 cents each, so it's not a huge investment. I have read many of the series from both of these authors. Except for a few editing glitches, I find these stories incredibly enjoyable and entertaining. If you're an English language professor, you may have issues. If you're forgiving then the mistakes won't bother you. The characters are well developed and the stories are well thought out and very entertaining. I look forward to reading more stories from both of these authors.
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45 reviews
March 16, 2025
Got the audiobook because Mark Boyett

But the book itself, as the story goes, starts in the middle of nowhere introducing very little information about the characters; it feels like we started in the middle of the story as if there's a missing previous book.

EDIT:
Okay yes, there are more to these series fortunately!
Where previously I thought the author failed to significantly keep in the background of the characters in THIS trilogy... Since there are previous books that I'm jumping on now it may be great that the author didn't reiterate previously given information from other books, since authors frequently fill their books with previously mentioned information just to fill their books!
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1,366 reviews26 followers
April 2, 2022
This is a rating for the entire three book trilogy.

This is part of a larger series. I believe this to be the second part of the series. I would recommend you read this series from book #1 for greatest enjoyment.

I liked it okay, but started to feel like it was dragging on without much point. Very much reminded me of watching the uptenth sci fi movie in a series and realizing it was all about battles, special effects, more fighting, more special effects, etc. It stated to bore me. Where was the plot? I needed more character play. I needed something with some meat.

Anyway, have a GoodReads.
175 reviews5 followers
July 28, 2021
This box set collects the books Trapped, Counterstrike and Relentless. The authors are masters of military sci-fi. I’ve been a huge fan of their work both as solo authors and coauthors. Action is paired with a great plot that leaves you wanting more. The world building is first rate and the characters are complex and well developed. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves reading great plots with plenty of action.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
372 reviews3 followers
April 22, 2023
A solid evolution of the storyline begun with The Ixan Prophecies, the Mech Wars, and The Capital Fleet releases – each a box” set for $9.99 each. Scott Bartlett is a first-rate storyteller who never drifts into derivative characters or conflicts you might have already encountered in television shows, movies, or books by authors who have a long way to go to reach this standard of writing.
And one more time: If you have enjoyed reading Rick Partlow, Scott Bartlett will satisfy your reading hunger in every respect.
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81 reviews
September 30, 2021
Husher, and Relentless

Vin Husher should be an Admiral, but everyone knows that won’t happen. Sent to search for the source of a request for help, the Battle Fleet runs into the Brood, who immediately attack, ignoring all communications. Until they offer to let the Fleet go, in return for Husher. Unable to jump out, and not wanting to leave a trail to earth for the Brood, can Husher once again, find a way out?
Profile Image for Elaine Bishop.
85 reviews10 followers
November 5, 2022
This was a great book set of 3 by Scott Bartlett and Joshua James, we have been defending the universe for some time now but it seems that the Union is breaking apart at every chance. Now it is up to one leader to go and investigate a call for help. Falling into a trap was the last think that the captain wanted to do now it up to him to save us and the rest of the universe from imploding on itself.
27 reviews1 follower
December 19, 2022
I was pleasantly surprised when I started this series. I had just finished the Ixan Prophecies and was wishing there would be another book to follow those because the ending seemed so final and yet left me wanting more. So I started reading The Relentless box series. And I was happy to find that it’s a continuation of the Ixan Prophecies. The Relentless books are great. Lots of action, surprises and shocking at times. A great ending to the Captain Husher books.
138 reviews4 followers
February 2, 2023
Solid well paced space Opera

This time out Bartlett provides the reader with a solid well paced story. The reader is able to empathize with the protagonists and hope that our future is not in the hands of such ignorant officers and subornates! The story keeps the readers' attention so I do recommend this book as an adequate Space Opera
12.7k reviews190 followers
July 28, 2021
What an amazing trilogy to keep you intrigued. Captain Vin is back and courageous as always. He’s trying to save the people. I was completely engrossed in everything that happened. Happy to have all three together.
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262 reviews1 follower
August 26, 2021
Very good story

You are thrown into a chaotic universe almost immediately. You have to learn fast who is who and what are the intrigues floating around. It is fast, unrelenting action from beginning to the end. Fascinating characters. Worth the long read.
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August 30, 2021
I am on disability right now so I have been gorging on Sci-Fi, my favorite genre. This was a solid trilogy that kept my attention. I enjoy reading about alternative universes and the character development was good. I highly recommend this trilogy, even if the end wrapped it up a little too tightly.
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273 reviews1 follower
September 4, 2021
In the main part, I enjoyed the series. It was fast paced, entertaining and I liked both the premise / universe and the key characters. But the storyline felt repetitive, especially in the space battles, which were very "here we go again again again".
155 reviews
September 22, 2021
great story line

I picked up this box set and dived right in. Oops I missed some previous books but the writing was done that it did not make a lot of difference. Maybe backstory. This was a wonderful read and I look forward to covering all the others I missed. LoL
9 reviews
September 27, 2021
A Great Read !

More than a few too many battle scenes and good characters killed off, but well worth it . A real keep you turning the pages book. Killed the bad guys too! I really enjoyed this series and would recommend it to anyone who likes this genre.
74 reviews1 follower
January 27, 2022
Found the set to be engrossing.

Good "old time" space opera. A sort of continuation of a previous set. Characters were like old friends. Bartlett does a good job moving things along.
102 reviews2 followers
January 21, 2025
Consistently Excellent

Another Husher/Iver/Fesky adventure, well worth the time to read.

All my favorite characters plus a couple new ones, combine to take down the Evil Husher, the Brood, and other malcontennts.
4 reviews
February 27, 2025
Gottaloveit

One I started reading Fleet Ops I had a hard time stopping. I go by the principle that says if you drop your tablet three times it's time to go to sleep. This was a four timer. 😜
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223 reviews5 followers
July 28, 2021
Great Series kept my interest all the way to the end. Plenty of action and heart ache.
18 reviews
July 29, 2021
Get set for one hellofaride with this box set. It has it all and is written so well that I ended up spend way to much time reading it. What ever you want it is in this set.
56 reviews1 follower
August 19, 2021
A great set.

The best read and it keep me on edge of my seat. For those that like space adventures, this is a great one.
196 reviews2 followers
September 17, 2021
Review of Relentless Box Set

Fantastic Trilogy by a pair of great sci-fi authors. Thank You for the entertainment. I'm looking to more from you guys in the future.
20 reviews1 follower
September 22, 2021
All action with a human and alien face

Overwhelming odds, but courage and destiny prevail. Good melding of bang bang stuff and feelings. Very simpatico alien.
But there will be another step to take against the enemy…
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638 reviews2 followers
September 27, 2021
Omg

Omg these books are so great.I can't wait to read the two more of this series.I'm so looking forward to reading more.
31 reviews1 follower
October 1, 2021
Good Read

I liked the series maybe a little repetitive on the battle parts but overall a good story with lots of action.
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18 reviews
November 18, 2021
Excellent

Great read really got my sci fi bone itched. Strong characters well paced. Give it a go, i think you will be pleasantly suprised 😁
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