Continuing the Lost Fleet: Beyond the Frontier series ...

This book maintains a similar structure to the others -- background threats slowly growing in both perception and menace, while immediate tactical problems have to be solved by Geary and his fleet.

This volume seemed to expand the formula a bit, not only adding some depth to some of the characters, but both increasing the complexity of the universe *and* throwing in some interesting political issues.

Nothing spectacular or sophisticated, but solid military action and entertainment (plus a new spin-off series discussed).