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Hyperfleet On All Fronts
The mighty Roman Empire has fallen...again. History tends to repeat itself as it did with this star spanning empire. Thriving republics become expanding empires, empires fall, and new struggling republics rise again. Where do patriots of the old nation go? Do they fight and die with the old regime? Join the new regime? Or carve out their own place in history?
Admiral Jendarm has found a potential new home for his Fleet. Can he keep it? Old enemies already confront him and try to steal his new star systems before the new governments are fully established. Local rivals attempt to disrupt his hold and cast the exiled Romans off to the depths of space. His crew needs a home, something bigger than themselves to fight for. And a home that will give them much needed supplies. Now the crew of Hyperfleet must utilize military strength with political cunning to keep what they have. Then a new enemy enters the equation.
Admiral Jendarm has found a potential new home for his Fleet. Can he keep it? Old enemies already confront him and try to steal his new star systems before the new governments are fully established. Local rivals attempt to disrupt his hold and cast the exiled Romans off to the depths of space. His crew needs a home, something bigger than themselves to fight for. And a home that will give them much needed supplies. Now the crew of Hyperfleet must utilize military strength with political cunning to keep what they have. Then a new enemy enters the equation.
452 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 19, 2018
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March 25, 2018
In the famous words of Keith Jackson (RIP), “Whoa, Nellie!” I think Lance Williams swung for the fence and got it all. Stories just don’t get any bigger. And if the devil is in the details, Williams must’ve been to Hell and back with this one. The world building doesn’t get any better as Williams paints a vivid picture of the world he has created in Hyperfleet On All Fronts. Williams uses an omniscient narrator to deliver the story of a colorful cast of characters on a mission that has galactic implications.
Speaking of characters, one of the biggest strengths of On All Fronts is complex and contrasting characters: Admiral Jendarm and Captain Hevlar are larger than life and make the reader feel that no matter how bleak the situation, Hyperfleet will win the day. Lieutenant Cole and Entrepreneur Captain, Tarl Massin are back and have come a long way since Path of Valor. Their interaction is priceless. My favorite character, the menacing bounty hunter, Niler Black is also back in a big way. An all-out brawl between him and an especially dangerous Aggronian is memorable.
Williams is the king of space battle scene descriptions. Many other scenes stick out as well, but some of the bests are the battle between the Graks and fearless soldiers. I didn’t want it to end. Admiral Jendarm’s meeting with the Empress is classy and well written, and when the admiral first meets the Viverians on the beach, I could actually see it play out in my mind’s eye. Williams’ Hyperfleet On All Fronts is Star Wars (RIP) meets Star Trek rolled into a robust literary package that will blow your mind. It’s extremely engaging, surprisingly funny, and about as smart as it gets. Five easy stars and highly recommended for On All Fronts.
Speaking of characters, one of the biggest strengths of On All Fronts is complex and contrasting characters: Admiral Jendarm and Captain Hevlar are larger than life and make the reader feel that no matter how bleak the situation, Hyperfleet will win the day. Lieutenant Cole and Entrepreneur Captain, Tarl Massin are back and have come a long way since Path of Valor. Their interaction is priceless. My favorite character, the menacing bounty hunter, Niler Black is also back in a big way. An all-out brawl between him and an especially dangerous Aggronian is memorable.
Williams is the king of space battle scene descriptions. Many other scenes stick out as well, but some of the bests are the battle between the Graks and fearless soldiers. I didn’t want it to end. Admiral Jendarm’s meeting with the Empress is classy and well written, and when the admiral first meets the Viverians on the beach, I could actually see it play out in my mind’s eye. Williams’ Hyperfleet On All Fronts is Star Wars (RIP) meets Star Trek rolled into a robust literary package that will blow your mind. It’s extremely engaging, surprisingly funny, and about as smart as it gets. Five easy stars and highly recommended for On All Fronts.
January 29, 2020
This is the 2nd book from this author. I read the first one an enjoyed it. I think this one is much better. I fell the story line is tighter, it seems to flow better, and i think it is well written.
There is a good combination of action and a bit of science, but it all makes sense. The author also introduces some new enemies and it is clear their will be a 3rd book. Plus, there are some interesting characters just waiting for their own back stories, novellas, or even story lines of their own.
If your looking for new authors and you like military sci-fi, i would definitely recommend this series and especially Book 2
There is a good combination of action and a bit of science, but it all makes sense. The author also introduces some new enemies and it is clear their will be a 3rd book. Plus, there are some interesting characters just waiting for their own back stories, novellas, or even story lines of their own.
If your looking for new authors and you like military sci-fi, i would definitely recommend this series and especially Book 2
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