Patriots in Arms

Scott St. Andrew #3

by Ben Weaver

Scott St. Andrew has managed to escaped the hellish mining colony that was his homeworld, joining the Corps and fighting to save the Seventeen Worlds. Aided by an alien technology that makes him the best of the best—and simultaneously destroys him—Scott has dedicated his life to saving the free worlds. Now one of the enigmatic Wardens—a covert group that may hold the key to the saving the government—Major St. Andrew is sent back to the harsh moon where he trained, and to the alien caves that could save his life. But enemy forces and countermeasures make the mission unbelievably difficult, and divided loyalties hold the officer at a knife's edge. Scott has faced many tough decisions, but when a traitor's betrayal puts him into a POW camp, he faces the hardest choice of his life—save the woman he loves, or the world he's sworn to protect?

Genres: Science Fiction, Ebooks

304 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published August 26, 2003

About the author

Ben Weaver is a pseudonym used by
Peter Telep

Reviews

[Bradley · Rating 4 out of 5]

I came across this book while sifting through my to-read pile before shipping off to my in-laws house. Not much to look at from the cover. I can remember thinking to myself hoping it would be at least an average sci fi tale. I am picky when it comes to sci fi. I was pleasantly surprised because this book reminded me of a much older novel called the Positronic Man. A story I also enjoyed. This story is not for everyone. Lots of guns, explosions, blood, and betrayal blended with a keen storyline that carries you along. Definitely a good read and fits my picky sci fi requirements.

[K · Rating 4 out of 5]

A satisfying end to the series. There is plenty of action, intrigue, and great development of the relationship between St. Andrews, Halitov and the rest of the characters. The story is essentially told in flashback as St. Andrews tries to fix problems later in life for the Colonial government. It's a shame this is the last of the series.

[Dave · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was my least favorite of the series. By the middle of the book I was lost as to who was fighting whom or why. Machiavellian to say the least. Also... seems like Ben Weaver was a bit of a flash-in-the-pan; falling off the edge of the world after publishing this trilogy.