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The Lost Fleet #4
Genesis
Fleet Admiral Jeremy Strong is determined to preserve the planet Gaia as the new home of the lost fleets. Unfortunately, a new and frightening danger from the destroyed Dyson Sphere threatens to undo everything he has fought for. Kazak, the AI on the Originator ship has his own agenda. The Humans and Altons will either do as he demands or he will destroy them. Can Fleet Admiral Strong outsmart the two-million-year-old AI or is he doomed to failure? Admiral Tolsen has found the Dyson Sphere in the home galaxy. However, he will have to fight to keep control of it as research teams work frantically to discover its secrets before it’s too late. Both the Simulins and the Shari are determined to destroy Tolsen’s fleet and take the Dyson Sphere for themselves. Both galaxies erupt into war as the titanic struggle for supremacy continues. If the Simulins win, then all hope is lost as they will destroy all organic life. If the Shari win, they will use the science and technology in the Dyson Sphere to conquer the home galaxy and destroy the Human Federation of Worlds.
365 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 18, 2016
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Raymond L. Weil
93 books338 followersUSA Today Best Selling Author
I live in Clinton Oklahoma with my wife of 40 years and our cat. I attended college at SWOSU in Weatherford Oklahoma, majoring in Math with minors in Creative Writing and History.
My hobbies include watching soccer, reading, camping, and of course writing. I coached youth soccer for twelve years before moving on and becoming a high school soccer coach for thirteen more. I also enjoy playing with my five grandchildren. I have a very vivid imagination, which sometimes worries my friends. They never know what I am going to say or what I am going to do.
I am an avid reader and have a science fiction / fantasy collection of over two thousand paperbacks. The space program has always fascinated me and I've followed it since its inception. When I was a teenager, I wanted to be an astronaut. Now, I just write about it.
I live in Clinton Oklahoma with my wife of 40 years and our cat. I attended college at SWOSU in Weatherford Oklahoma, majoring in Math with minors in Creative Writing and History.
My hobbies include watching soccer, reading, camping, and of course writing. I coached youth soccer for twelve years before moving on and becoming a high school soccer coach for thirteen more. I also enjoy playing with my five grandchildren. I have a very vivid imagination, which sometimes worries my friends. They never know what I am going to say or what I am going to do.
I am an avid reader and have a science fiction / fantasy collection of over two thousand paperbacks. The space program has always fascinated me and I've followed it since its inception. When I was a teenager, I wanted to be an astronaut. Now, I just write about it.
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January 3, 2017
Another excellent read.
July 2, 2016
This is the author I read most. I have 18 books, wonderful military science fiction books by this author. If you're looking for a very good author, I fully recommend Raymond L. Weil; he's one of the best.
This book is the fourth book in "The Lost Fleet" series. That is some what misleading in that the "Lost Fleet" series seems to be a subset of another series called "The Slaver Wars". You can start off reading the first book "The Lost Fleet: Galactic Search" or you can really know what's going on by starting at "Moon Wreck (The Slaver Wars Book 1)".
The characters in both series flow some what between series. While in "The Slaver Wars" we get to know the parents of the main characters in "The Lost Fleet", they are all very good books. They have a military science fiction theme with lots of starships flying around and fighting bad aliens.
With out writing a whole new book, I'll try to condense what's going on. Admiral Strong leads a group of Humans, Altons, and AIs in the Triangulum Galaxy who have settled on Gia in the Fitual Nebula. Here they are somewhat safe from the Simulins who control this galaxy and are very brutal to any civilization they come across. They did control a Dyson Sphere in this galaxy, but one of Admiral Strong's Admirals managed to blow it up in the last book. Admiral Strong's group has also towed a huge derelict starship back to Gia. It is believed to be an Originator vessel called the Dominator and has an AI on-board named Kazak.
Jeremy's task is to find out if the Dominator can be fully repaired and get the controlling AI, Kazak, to agree to join his fleet. You'll be surprised when you read about what the Dominator can actually do and about secret compartment that Kazak won't initially talk about to the Humans, Altons or the AIs.
Now, back in the Solar System, Admiral Race Tolsen and his fleet, sits in the defense grid of the Dyson Sphere they just discovered. It resided in the territory claimed by the Shari Empire and the Shari want the Humans and Alton fleet to leave immediately. Admiral Tolsen isn't going to do that because he must find a way inside the Dyson Sphere to find out what exactly is it containing and if they can gain any advanced technology for the survival of the Humans and Altons. They also must ensure the Simulins, who have managed to tear their way into the Solar System, do not gain control of this Dyson Sphere. If they do gain control, then the Simulins will be able to bring their huge fleets of warships to conquer all the Solar System.
So, you've got two different stories going on in one book. The author does a great job of transitioning between groups, usually by starting a new chapter. Each group faces different challenges and mysteries that have to be resolved. There is an occasional starship battle occurring, but they read pretty clearly and are usually over pretty quickly. The Special Five, Jeremy, Kelsey, Katie, Kevin and Angela, are all here and being watched over by Ariel, the Avenger's ship-board AI and designated protector of the Special Five. And yes, Kevin is still a lowly Lieutenant while everyone else has move up and with more responsibilities! Even Kelsey, Jeremy's wife, is a Commander and gets her own ship in this book. I don't understand why Kevin is still just a sensor operator on the Avenger. Jeremy must think his friend is an idiot and Kevin sure acts like one by not complaining.
The only other quirk I've noticed is that the author tends to repeat explanation of everything every time that item comes up. I keep saying to myself, "Yes, I already know that." when reading several paragraphs with the same information multiple times! It fills the page though, so I guess that's what counts.
Great book and I hope this series continues and I think it will as the next book titled, "The Lost Fleet: Search for the Originators" has already been identified.
This book is the fourth book in "The Lost Fleet" series. That is some what misleading in that the "Lost Fleet" series seems to be a subset of another series called "The Slaver Wars". You can start off reading the first book "The Lost Fleet: Galactic Search" or you can really know what's going on by starting at "Moon Wreck (The Slaver Wars Book 1)".
The characters in both series flow some what between series. While in "The Slaver Wars" we get to know the parents of the main characters in "The Lost Fleet", they are all very good books. They have a military science fiction theme with lots of starships flying around and fighting bad aliens.
With out writing a whole new book, I'll try to condense what's going on. Admiral Strong leads a group of Humans, Altons, and AIs in the Triangulum Galaxy who have settled on Gia in the Fitual Nebula. Here they are somewhat safe from the Simulins who control this galaxy and are very brutal to any civilization they come across. They did control a Dyson Sphere in this galaxy, but one of Admiral Strong's Admirals managed to blow it up in the last book. Admiral Strong's group has also towed a huge derelict starship back to Gia. It is believed to be an Originator vessel called the Dominator and has an AI on-board named Kazak.
Jeremy's task is to find out if the Dominator can be fully repaired and get the controlling AI, Kazak, to agree to join his fleet. You'll be surprised when you read about what the Dominator can actually do and about secret compartment that Kazak won't initially talk about to the Humans, Altons or the AIs.
Now, back in the Solar System, Admiral Race Tolsen and his fleet, sits in the defense grid of the Dyson Sphere they just discovered. It resided in the territory claimed by the Shari Empire and the Shari want the Humans and Alton fleet to leave immediately. Admiral Tolsen isn't going to do that because he must find a way inside the Dyson Sphere to find out what exactly is it containing and if they can gain any advanced technology for the survival of the Humans and Altons. They also must ensure the Simulins, who have managed to tear their way into the Solar System, do not gain control of this Dyson Sphere. If they do gain control, then the Simulins will be able to bring their huge fleets of warships to conquer all the Solar System.
So, you've got two different stories going on in one book. The author does a great job of transitioning between groups, usually by starting a new chapter. Each group faces different challenges and mysteries that have to be resolved. There is an occasional starship battle occurring, but they read pretty clearly and are usually over pretty quickly. The Special Five, Jeremy, Kelsey, Katie, Kevin and Angela, are all here and being watched over by Ariel, the Avenger's ship-board AI and designated protector of the Special Five. And yes, Kevin is still a lowly Lieutenant while everyone else has move up and with more responsibilities! Even Kelsey, Jeremy's wife, is a Commander and gets her own ship in this book. I don't understand why Kevin is still just a sensor operator on the Avenger. Jeremy must think his friend is an idiot and Kevin sure acts like one by not complaining.
The only other quirk I've noticed is that the author tends to repeat explanation of everything every time that item comes up. I keep saying to myself, "Yes, I already know that." when reading several paragraphs with the same information multiple times! It fills the page though, so I guess that's what counts.
Great book and I hope this series continues and I think it will as the next book titled, "The Lost Fleet: Search for the Originators" has already been identified.
March 7, 2020
Raymond Weil is absolutely one of my most favorite "newish" sci-fi fi writers! His spins a good tale, engrossing, and unlike many of his peers, his series' hold up and rarely disappoint. I can't think of a single book of his that I've read -- and we're talking a lot! -- that I haven't been impressed with. If you like space opera combined with military sci-fi fi, Weil's a good choice. And I'm not recommending this book so much as the series. Shoot, try any of his series -- I doubt you'll be disappointed.
April 2, 2018
A great series
I have spent the last two weeks reading the s!aver wars and I have to say that I loved every book. The story pulls you along and you are dreading getting to the end as you won't want to leave this world . If you like space wars then you will love the slaver wars but then you won't be disappointed
I have spent the last two weeks reading the s!aver wars and I have to say that I loved every book. The story pulls you along and you are dreading getting to the end as you won't want to leave this world . If you like space wars then you will love the slaver wars but then you won't be disappointed
January 16, 2020
Wow,this series is like a bag of chips, you can't read just one!
A great conclusion to the simulins threat to the galaxy! And like the Energizer bunny, this series just keeps going and going, how are the Special Five going to handle the Originator AI, Kazak? Is he a threat or a boon to Gaia and her people?
A great conclusion to the simulins threat to the galaxy! And like the Energizer bunny, this series just keeps going and going, how are the Special Five going to handle the Originator AI, Kazak? Is he a threat or a boon to Gaia and her people?
March 23, 2017
I am loving this series and am now tearing through each book in 2 or 3 days.
It's a shame about the basic grammatical errors which are fairly frequent. They could do with some proof-reading.
That said, I'm utterly gripped.
It's a shame about the basic grammatical errors which are fairly frequent. They could do with some proof-reading.
That said, I'm utterly gripped.
May 25, 2019
Great continuation to my addiction to this series
I started the series a few times, put it away...the decided to give it a go. I have been pleasantly surprised and am currently burning through all books in this diverting and enjoyable series. Bring them on, I’ll keep reading!
I started the series a few times, put it away...the decided to give it a go. I have been pleasantly surprised and am currently burning through all books in this diverting and enjoyable series. Bring them on, I’ll keep reading!
November 1, 2025
great anthology!
This continuing story is an easy read and action packed. I’ve read from the “Moon Wreck” to “Genesis” and have never had a moment of boredom. I’m anxious to continue on.
This continuing story is an easy read and action packed. I’ve read from the “Moon Wreck” to “Genesis” and have never had a moment of boredom. I’m anxious to continue on.
April 25, 2018
I can’t wait for book 5
I can’t wait for book 5 as the more I read the more I look forward to the next book in this series.
Thank you Mr. Weil
I can’t wait for book 5 as the more I read the more I look forward to the next book in this series.
Thank you Mr. Weil
September 2, 2018
Dyson spheres. I like them very much!
Super powerful weapons
Unexpected ending
Super powerful weapons
Unexpected ending
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 23, 2019
I just kept reading... what can I say.
September 3, 2016
Best of the series
The very first book of this series hooked me. Whenever I can find a well written sci fi story about first contact, full of Interesting characters and a storyline that promises great future adventures, I'm a happy camper. Through the following books, Weil has expanded that initial universe into a grand space opera with massive space battles and alien enemies galor. If that is your thing, then then some of the repetitive descriptions of warping and ingrained alien chants may not bother you as much as it eventually did me.
But then this latest book comes out and it reminded me of why I liked the first. These multiple layered storylines seemed much crisper, more balanced and kept me riveted. Throw in a touch of "Ringworld" type exploration of the Dyson Sphere and a bit of AI psychology 101 with Kazak and other AI's ( I will not mention specifically which ones I'm referring to ) and you have a 5 star book for me. Still has some of that repetitive stuff mentioned before but didn't seem to be as bad. Maybe because I left with the impression that one of the repetitive phrases was finally coming to an end?
I highly recommend this book in the series and it sounds like the next will be just as good! Can't wait.
The very first book of this series hooked me. Whenever I can find a well written sci fi story about first contact, full of Interesting characters and a storyline that promises great future adventures, I'm a happy camper. Through the following books, Weil has expanded that initial universe into a grand space opera with massive space battles and alien enemies galor. If that is your thing, then then some of the repetitive descriptions of warping and ingrained alien chants may not bother you as much as it eventually did me.
But then this latest book comes out and it reminded me of why I liked the first. These multiple layered storylines seemed much crisper, more balanced and kept me riveted. Throw in a touch of "Ringworld" type exploration of the Dyson Sphere and a bit of AI psychology 101 with Kazak and other AI's ( I will not mention specifically which ones I'm referring to ) and you have a 5 star book for me. Still has some of that repetitive stuff mentioned before but didn't seem to be as bad. Maybe because I left with the impression that one of the repetitive phrases was finally coming to an end?
I highly recommend this book in the series and it sounds like the next will be just as good! Can't wait.
February 9, 2017
Could .. not .. stop ... turning .. pages... Incredible.
May 23, 2016
The story continues
The author has picked up where the last book ended, with such success. I recommend any new readers to start with book one. We see the crew of the avenger, and the warship dominator taking the fight against the simulin forces. But it appears that the AI of the dominator is not telling all it knows. We also see that the human alliance have found the Dyson sphere in their space. But they are not alone in wanting it's secrets. I am sure that the next book will give us even more excitement, l for one am looking forward to reading it.
The author has picked up where the last book ended, with such success. I recommend any new readers to start with book one. We see the crew of the avenger, and the warship dominator taking the fight against the simulin forces. But it appears that the AI of the dominator is not telling all it knows. We also see that the human alliance have found the Dyson sphere in their space. But they are not alone in wanting it's secrets. I am sure that the next book will give us even more excitement, l for one am looking forward to reading it.
August 14, 2016
Simply a great story
What a wonderful ongoing story Mr Weil has written!
A major suggestion I had shared in a previous review of an earlier book series was addressed tho I suspect I was not the only reader to make it: I thought his earlier installments were written on too low of a reading level. Ratcheting up that level one or two clicks would help readability. Mr Weil came through in a big way; readability is now smoother than ever. Thank you!
I love this series! Keep on guiding us through this fascinating universe you've created for us!
What a wonderful ongoing story Mr Weil has written!
A major suggestion I had shared in a previous review of an earlier book series was addressed tho I suspect I was not the only reader to make it: I thought his earlier installments were written on too low of a reading level. Ratcheting up that level one or two clicks would help readability. Mr Weil came through in a big way; readability is now smoother than ever. Thank you!
I love this series! Keep on guiding us through this fascinating universe you've created for us!
September 23, 2016
A good story
Actually I would have given this book a 3.5 star rating but had to round up to the next highest number. The story is still interesting but has become so predictable that I'm losing my enthusiasm for the series. So after coming into contact with yet another AI, this one from the Originator ship, our heroes find themselves in the war to end all wars.... But this time they have the unbeatable weapons. Those nasty Simulins.... not much more than bugs on a windshield. In a way, it's kind of a letdown.
Actually I would have given this book a 3.5 star rating but had to round up to the next highest number. The story is still interesting but has become so predictable that I'm losing my enthusiasm for the series. So after coming into contact with yet another AI, this one from the Originator ship, our heroes find themselves in the war to end all wars.... But this time they have the unbeatable weapons. Those nasty Simulins.... not much more than bugs on a windshield. In a way, it's kind of a letdown.
May 23, 2016
Fantastic series continues!
The fertile imagination of author Raymond Weil continues to generate a detailed and compelling vision of the Federation's defense of humanity and it's allies. Admiral Jeremy Strong continues to lead his forces in overcoming genocidal aliens, and allying his forces with the AI's of the long-dead Originators. Two steps forward and one step back. Can't wait to the next in this awesome space opera series!
The fertile imagination of author Raymond Weil continues to generate a detailed and compelling vision of the Federation's defense of humanity and it's allies. Admiral Jeremy Strong continues to lead his forces in overcoming genocidal aliens, and allying his forces with the AI's of the long-dead Originators. Two steps forward and one step back. Can't wait to the next in this awesome space opera series!
June 1, 2016
Good military Sci-fi.
I really enjoy Raymond L. Weil's books. I buy every one that comes out. Good military Sci-fi. With Genesis one major enemy is finally defeated, in fact pretty much wiped out in our area of space. Another brought to the point of co-operating or seeing the same thing happen to them. I would suggest if you like military Sci-fi you would thoroughly enjoy the Slaver Wars Series.
I really enjoy Raymond L. Weil's books. I buy every one that comes out. Good military Sci-fi. With Genesis one major enemy is finally defeated, in fact pretty much wiped out in our area of space. Another brought to the point of co-operating or seeing the same thing happen to them. I would suggest if you like military Sci-fi you would thoroughly enjoy the Slaver Wars Series.
July 3, 2016
The great series continues.
This is a most entertaining volume in the series. Mysteries are unveiled and more exposed. The AI characters in the book add a lot to the plot. The special five expect a new birth. Three is ample great action. I have read all the books in this series. They have provided me some excellent entertainment.
This is a most entertaining volume in the series. Mysteries are unveiled and more exposed. The AI characters in the book add a lot to the plot. The special five expect a new birth. Three is ample great action. I have read all the books in this series. They have provided me some excellent entertainment.
May 23, 2016
An excellent read....
I started with the first book months ago. And I have enjoyed reading every one of the following books. I look forward to seeing what the next book holds.
I think I will start reading some of the other series he has written.
I started with the first book months ago. And I have enjoyed reading every one of the following books. I look forward to seeing what the next book holds.
I think I will start reading some of the other series he has written.
May 25, 2016
Excellent
This has been an excellent series. The story really pulls you in with the characters and all the trouble they face. It may be a series that has 15 books instead of 4 or 5. It is that good of a story.
This has been an excellent series. The story really pulls you in with the characters and all the trouble they face. It may be a series that has 15 books instead of 4 or 5. It is that good of a story.
July 15, 2016
I'm liking where this is heading.
I am definitely interested in seeing what happens with the Originators and Kazak. Events are starting to unfold that will surely answer many questions. Keep up the good work.
I am definitely interested in seeing what happens with the Originators and Kazak. Events are starting to unfold that will surely answer many questions. Keep up the good work.
May 22, 2016
Good, fast paced read.
Lots of action. Fast paced with a few surprises that I won't divulge. I look forward to the next book.
Lots of action. Fast paced with a few surprises that I won't divulge. I look forward to the next book.
May 30, 2016
Brilliant extension of the original storyline and makes a new beginning and new friends become problems and enemy's get what's coming
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June 1, 2016
Another Great Book!!!!!
Raymond never disappoints....
I can see another spin off coming as well.
Thank you for another great read.
Really, Really Great Writer
Raymond never disappoints....
I can see another spin off coming as well.
Thank you for another great read.
Really, Really Great Writer
June 6, 2016
Another great book
Author has again added new twists in this book that makes you want the next book now. The series just keeps getting better.
Author has again added new twists in this book that makes you want the next book now. The series just keeps getting better.
June 19, 2016
Great story!
Wonderful read. It's so fun to follow a story through this many books. Start with Moon Wreck and get hooked from the beginning.
Wonderful read. It's so fun to follow a story through this many books. Start with Moon Wreck and get hooked from the beginning.
August 12, 2016
I love this series
Mr Weil has developed a great read in the Slaver Wars series. The stories build on each other and leave you waiting for the next in series to come out.
Mr Weil has developed a great read in the Slaver Wars series. The stories build on each other and leave you waiting for the next in series to come out.
November 14, 2016
Interesting
I enjoyed this book and found it well written with an interesting group of characters hope to see more from this series
I enjoyed this book and found it well written with an interesting group of characters hope to see more from this series
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