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Galactic Liberation #3
Flagship Victory
From Hugo and Dragon Award finalist David VanDyke, and million-selling science-fiction legend and Dragon finalist B.V. Larson, comes book three in the epic military space opera adventure saga! Commodore Straker faces new enemies as neighboring interstellar empires decide his New Republic is a growing threat. A two-front war develops, and the Liberator must face both the Mutuality and the Hundred Worlds. Even as the fighting rages, the mysterious Opters are on the move. They make a diplomatic effort to reach out to Straker—but can he trust the Hive Masters? Will they help, or stab him in the back? FLAGSHIP VICTORY is a thrilling tale of warfare and adventure among the stars. This is the third book in the Galactic Liberation series, look for book #1, STARSHIP LIBERATOR if you’re new to this expanding universe.
443 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 10, 2018
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David VanDyke
74 books229 followersDavid VanDyke is a former Army Airborne soldier and later, an Air Force officer. He lives in the Tucson area with his wife and three dogs. Look him up at davidvandykeauthor.com
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February 7, 2018
This book, with a whole new set of ideas and leads that can be further developed in the Liberator universe. The story flows fast, and the space action is superb.
September 19, 2018
Arg! This is not a trilogy :(
Very enjoyable, but I thought I had started reading a completed series (Goodreads has no mention of a book 4). Alas, the story arc still has a ways to go . At least the authors were professional enough not to stick us with cliffhanger endings. Each book in the series solves the challenge at hand, while letting you know where the next one is heading. I'm eager for the next installment.
Very enjoyable, but I thought I had started reading a completed series (Goodreads has no mention of a book 4). Alas, the story arc still has a ways to go . At least the authors were professional enough not to stick us with cliffhanger endings. Each book in the series solves the challenge at hand, while letting you know where the next one is heading. I'm eager for the next installment.
January 30, 2018
David VanDyke ad B.V. Larson have teamed up for yet another winner. I've read all that both authors have offered, and this is yet another that doesn't disappoint.
Straker and Engels are thoroughly enjoyable characters who you want to get to know more about. There are so many things happening in this chapter of the series, that you know there are many more books on the way to explain everything. I'm not sure how they will defeat the Opters, when it seems that there are so many of them, and the technology they have is beyond compare.
I can't wait for the next in the series so some of my questions get answered.
Straker and Engels are thoroughly enjoyable characters who you want to get to know more about. There are so many things happening in this chapter of the series, that you know there are many more books on the way to explain everything. I'm not sure how they will defeat the Opters, when it seems that there are so many of them, and the technology they have is beyond compare.
I can't wait for the next in the series so some of my questions get answered.
April 20, 2018
I honestly get why this has been so well reviewed by others; after all, the ambitious story tackles important questions about reality, ethics and morality in an expansive adventure which is often fun.
Sadly though, I just found the philosophising clunky and derivative; and, dare I say, unoriginal. Yes, there’s much to like, but, arguably, too much. This book tries to be too many things and ends up paying scant lip service to many of the concepts it abortively launches. I never really felt it found its purpose. Ultimately, it left me feeling unsatisfied and underwhelmed.
Sadly though, I just found the philosophising clunky and derivative; and, dare I say, unoriginal. Yes, there’s much to like, but, arguably, too much. This book tries to be too many things and ends up paying scant lip service to many of the concepts it abortively launches. I never really felt it found its purpose. Ultimately, it left me feeling unsatisfied and underwhelmed.
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March 16, 2018
A Fun Read
While not the deepest of story lines, this book kept me entertained and wanting for more.
Of the books in this series, I probably liked this one the most as it had more complex/ thought provoking subject matter.
I would highly recommend this book for some one looking for a great quick read.
While not the deepest of story lines, this book kept me entertained and wanting for more.
Of the books in this series, I probably liked this one the most as it had more complex/ thought provoking subject matter.
I would highly recommend this book for some one looking for a great quick read.
August 26, 2018
Dear sweet Rama so much happens In this book
As we have come to love, the breakneck pace of these books doesn't stop in the third of the series.
Spy missions, new enemies, space battles galore, a revealing of the "true" threat? It doesn't let up for a moment!
Book 4 is going to be insane!!!
As we have come to love, the breakneck pace of these books doesn't stop in the third of the series.
Spy missions, new enemies, space battles galore, a revealing of the "true" threat? It doesn't let up for a moment!
Book 4 is going to be insane!!!
December 17, 2021
Books one and two were great - filled with the kind of action I enjoy and characters I found intriguing and likeable. Book three - not so much. It really went off the deep end into a situation that was so unbelievable as to be into la-la land. I might try book four, hoping the authors got back to the form of one and two. Maybe.
March 22, 2018
Awesomeness on paper
Fast paced from start to end...covers the human condition well explains the story both historically, and in context, where its going. Awesome protagonists...awesome heroes and heroines. Page burner start to finish.
Fast paced from start to end...covers the human condition well explains the story both historically, and in context, where its going. Awesome protagonists...awesome heroes and heroines. Page burner start to finish.
May 17, 2018
Well define freedom series
Good genuine action, well plan and executed story of humanity fight for freedom from themselves even though they are manipulated by Others,just show the Gullibility of man, also his undefitabled spirit! Looking forward to the continued series
Good genuine action, well plan and executed story of humanity fight for freedom from themselves even though they are manipulated by Others,just show the Gullibility of man, also his undefitabled spirit! Looking forward to the continued series
October 14, 2018
Yet another great story about BV Larson. Totally recommend. Great characters, great story, cool tech, and all around fun read. o7
Yet another great story about BV Larson. Totally recommend. Great characters, great story, cool tech, and all around fun read. o7
Yet another great story about BV Larson. Totally recommend. Great characters, great story, cool tech, and all around fun read. o7
February 28, 2019
Wow wow wow, it’s been awhile since I rate anyone 5 stars. I bought the next book when I started the last chapter of this book. I know my review may not be useful to some people but this is Mark Boyett best voice work and the authors make a great team.
June 30, 2019
Tedious bumpkin beyond belief. Contrived, obtuse, and referencing ancient Rome, bows and arrows, slingshots...really? That original. Battle mechanations, tedious beyond belief. Shudder. Glad I am out of here.
April 30, 2020
Nothing sophisticated, just an interesting, imaginative space adventure with intriguing characters. Escapist Sci-fi that doesn't strain the brain but also doesn't insult your intelligence. I'm reading all of his series of books.
January 31, 2018
I am a BV Larson fan and was not disappointed with this series. I liked it and can't wait for the next book.
February 6, 2018
wtf?
This is a bad book do not buy it. I love All the otter booke, but This is just wrong.
This is a bad book do not buy it. I love All the otter booke, but This is just wrong.
February 28, 2018
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À good read lots of action.Larson get carried away on details but by the end it works out.enjoyable reading and I like his style!
À good read lots of action.Larson get carried away on details but by the end it works out.enjoyable reading and I like his style!
March 27, 2018
Great book.
Can't get enough of Larson. I will wait patiently for the next book. I have read about every one of his books.
Can't get enough of Larson. I will wait patiently for the next book. I have read about every one of his books.
March 30, 2018
Did not want to put it down.
Like syfy specifically space adventures. I liked all the background story about other caricatures and how they came to be.
Like syfy specifically space adventures. I liked all the background story about other caricatures and how they came to be.
May 6, 2018
Good book. Nice action and plot.
May 9, 2018
See my review on the Amazon page.
May 11, 2018
Great book.
This series hold you from book 1, can't wait for them to take on the Opters. You should read this series if you are into sifi
This series hold you from book 1, can't wait for them to take on the Opters. You should read this series if you are into sifi
August 3, 2018
Twists and Turns
This latest segment of story takes you down multiple story lines, and into places the first two books didn’t.
Can’t wait for the next book.
This latest segment of story takes you down multiple story lines, and into places the first two books didn’t.
Can’t wait for the next book.
November 11, 2018
Great story
Grabs you from the first paragraph all the worlds visited all the characters killed off. Dad dad dad dad dad
Grabs you from the first paragraph all the worlds visited all the characters killed off. Dad dad dad dad dad
December 30, 2018
Awesome
There are a lot of twists and turns... at times frightening when you truly wrap yourself into the tale. Its GREAT escapism
There are a lot of twists and turns... at times frightening when you truly wrap yourself into the tale. Its GREAT escapism
February 11, 2019
I gave it four stars because it lost me for awhile, it was boring. Then the action started and it got interesting again. I hope the next one will be better.
June 3, 2019
Good read
Another good read in this continuing saga. The storyline got a little confusing at times but overall another hit. Forward into battle!
Another good read in this continuing saga. The storyline got a little confusing at times but overall another hit. Forward into battle!
July 5, 2019
Sci Fi.
This is a well written fast paced book. Give me more. I’ve read many small novels and this one truly keeps me interested.
This is a well written fast paced book. Give me more. I’ve read many small novels and this one truly keeps me interested.
November 12, 2019
Enjoyable reading.
This is one of those series that got me curious and then got me hooked. It does flow very well but the third book has a loose end that is too conveniently tied up.
This is one of those series that got me curious and then got me hooked. It does flow very well but the third book has a loose end that is too conveniently tied up.
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March 25, 2018Good book
Interested in the next book, this leaves us looking forward to the next adventure and wondering what will happen with the kids
Interested in the next book, this leaves us looking forward to the next adventure and wondering what will happen with the kids
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