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Deception Fleet #1
Victory's Wake
The treaty is signed. The war is over.
Or is it?
In the wake of the bitter galactic conflict, a cauldron of desperate refugees is rife with rival cartels and flooded with drugs and weapons.
In this pocket of lawlessness, old enemies are fighting a new war by proxy.
Captain Jackson Adams of the Coalition Defense Force is tasked with gathering a ragtag crew for a black ops mission—infiltrate the cartels and discover the enemy’s ultimate scheme.
But what they uncover is more horrifying than anyone ever anticipated.
Or is it?
In the wake of the bitter galactic conflict, a cauldron of desperate refugees is rife with rival cartels and flooded with drugs and weapons.
In this pocket of lawlessness, old enemies are fighting a new war by proxy.
Captain Jackson Adams of the Coalition Defense Force is tasked with gathering a ragtag crew for a black ops mission—infiltrate the cartels and discover the enemy’s ultimate scheme.
But what they uncover is more horrifying than anyone ever anticipated.
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364 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 19, 2021
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August 5, 2022
This is a well-written story set 400 years in the future in a new universe of sorts. Earth has been replaced by a new planet called Canaan and it has a President who resides in a White House and there are a bunch of other similarities to present times.
Canaan and some of its coalition planets (Terran Coalition) are being invaded by millions of refugees seeking asylum (very topical) plus the evil “League” are apparently trafficking children and running drugs through the transports used to move the refugees. Canaan wants it stopped and a more measured approach to relocating the asylum seekers.
Captain Jackson Adams is the man for the job. He is an expert at covert uncover operations with his motley crew of helpers who will aim to infiltrate the nefarious mobs, track down those responsible for the illegal drugs and tracking machines.
There’s lots of fun technology, however, at times it felt a little like a more advanced modernised military operation of the present day. Gibbs clearly has a military background and brings lots of his experience to bear, however, I wonder if some of the futuristic stuff could have been a bit more ‘out there’. Hey, it’s 400 years into the future, a lot is going to blow our minds in those days. And I didn’t get that blow my mind sense from the gizmos, ships, outfits and guns.
There’s quite a lot of action involving multiple ships and whathaveyou that at times got a little hard to follow (especially the final conflict) and the drug running and trafficking stories at times simply got lost.
It’s a good story and one that I could easily see myself reaching for the sequel, it having been well set up.
Canaan and some of its coalition planets (Terran Coalition) are being invaded by millions of refugees seeking asylum (very topical) plus the evil “League” are apparently trafficking children and running drugs through the transports used to move the refugees. Canaan wants it stopped and a more measured approach to relocating the asylum seekers.
Captain Jackson Adams is the man for the job. He is an expert at covert uncover operations with his motley crew of helpers who will aim to infiltrate the nefarious mobs, track down those responsible for the illegal drugs and tracking machines.
There’s lots of fun technology, however, at times it felt a little like a more advanced modernised military operation of the present day. Gibbs clearly has a military background and brings lots of his experience to bear, however, I wonder if some of the futuristic stuff could have been a bit more ‘out there’. Hey, it’s 400 years into the future, a lot is going to blow our minds in those days. And I didn’t get that blow my mind sense from the gizmos, ships, outfits and guns.
There’s quite a lot of action involving multiple ships and whathaveyou that at times got a little hard to follow (especially the final conflict) and the drug running and trafficking stories at times simply got lost.
It’s a good story and one that I could easily see myself reaching for the sequel, it having been well set up.
July 22, 2021
It is said that war is diplomacy by other means. In this novel, the Solarian League seems to think that diplomacy is war by other means. As the author showed in his previous novels, winning a war is hard and bloody. Now, in this new series, the author shows that winning the peace is even harder and bloodier, particularly since war in the shadows is not overt. I have enthused over Daniel Gibbs' work in the genre of military science fiction space opera; now I am impressed by his demonstration of mastery in the genre of spy thrillers and covert ops. These characters are more individually colourful than the characters in the other series but these are people of the type I have read of in the works of Manning Coles, E. Phillips Oppenheim or Tom Clancy. I expect that the author is going to take us on another rollicking ride and I am determined to hang on to see what Jackson and his team will get up to next.
I received an ARC from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC from the author and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
July 28, 2021
Deception Fleet - Book One: Victory's Wake the book was a cross between Intergalactic "Hide and Seek", and "Wake a Mole", with some deadly "Tag you're it" thrown in the mix. I was happy to see some Familiar Characters. I did not make the connection as to who the president was until this book and I loved it!! I often wondered how his life would turn out. I DID not see that coming. Some new players were introduced as well and I am excited to see how the story of the good guys but also the bad guys will progress . To now see how it works when you are not on the front line shooting, you now have to play a long game of chess trying to think what is the next move and if you will cross some lines that you can't come back from.
Great job. I can't wait to see the next book.
Well doneVictory's Wake
Great job. I can't wait to see the next book.
Well doneVictory's Wake
July 21, 2021
Deception Fleet: Victory’s Wake Book 1 is Daniel Gibbs new series. Battlegroup Z tackled the beginning of the war between the Terran Coalition and the League of Sol. Echoes of War tackled the main war and the League’s defeat; while the new series shows “what happens next”. I feel that Daniel Gibbs takes a logical path by tackling League refugees and the trafficking of these refugees. As with any war, what do the victors do with people who are fleeing the oppression of their life and are hoping for a better life. Captain Jackson Adams, CDF Intelligence, is on assignment to infiltrate the cartels and stop the human trafficking. I really enjoy Daniel’s writing and his knowledge of military action. I can’t wait to read book 2 I received an arc for free and am leaving my review voluntarily.
September 23, 2021
With the war between the Coalition and the Solarian League has ended. The treaty has been signed. But the covert cold war is heating up as League operatives stir trouble for fleeing refugees.
This is the first book I’ve read by Gibbs but I’ve enjoyed Rzasa’s other books, so I thought I’d give this a read. I was not disappointed. The action, political intrigue, and science fiction elements combine well with the covert operations elements to create a fast paced and entertaining read. I also appreciated the humanizing elements involving the refugees.
In all, a well-written and exciting. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. I recommend it for anyone who enjoys space opera and/or spy novels.
This is the first book I’ve read by Gibbs but I’ve enjoyed Rzasa’s other books, so I thought I’d give this a read. I was not disappointed. The action, political intrigue, and science fiction elements combine well with the covert operations elements to create a fast paced and entertaining read. I also appreciated the humanizing elements involving the refugees.
In all, a well-written and exciting. I look forward to reading the next book in this series. I recommend it for anyone who enjoys space opera and/or spy novels.
August 15, 2021
Okay, but not great.
I enjoyed the intelligence aspect of it...nothing like the Bourne Supremacy, but good enough. The main reason why it isn't higher rated is because of 1) the obvious jingoism involved. It is a right wing adage underneath military sci-fi, 2) the religious overtones that permeates throughout. Why can't science fiction go back to being apolitical and non religious?
I enjoyed the intelligence aspect of it...nothing like the Bourne Supremacy, but good enough. The main reason why it isn't higher rated is because of 1) the obvious jingoism involved. It is a right wing adage underneath military sci-fi, 2) the religious overtones that permeates throughout. Why can't science fiction go back to being apolitical and non religious?
July 20, 2021
They said the war was over, but the rumbling is still going on, as normal what the people see is not always what is right. Captain Jackson Adams is visiting home, where things are not that easy for him either, when he is tasked to investigate the cartel which is causing more upset, but what he finds is not what either he or his bosses was expecting.
March 1, 2022
Spy’s saving the day
James Bond is alive and well and in outer space. Great story. There is the cold calculating dictatorial win at all costs versus the guilt riddled good guy’s stop them at all costs and save the innocents. With the good guy’s winning. I would recommend this book as a great read.
James Bond is alive and well and in outer space. Great story. There is the cold calculating dictatorial win at all costs versus the guilt riddled good guy’s stop them at all costs and save the innocents. With the good guy’s winning. I would recommend this book as a great read.
November 4, 2022
good military sci-fi
No swearing and no sex, just a spec ops team doing their best to ferret out the bad guys and stop a war/human trafficking. Lots of military dialogue (based on my extensive knowledge of Hunt for Red October!!). The scenes (back and forth) were a little confusing for me, but the characters were good.
No swearing and no sex, just a spec ops team doing their best to ferret out the bad guys and stop a war/human trafficking. Lots of military dialogue (based on my extensive knowledge of Hunt for Red October!!). The scenes (back and forth) were a little confusing for me, but the characters were good.
July 28, 2021
A very nice start to another set of awesome scyfi from Daniel & Steve. Their new team assembles and gears up to help the refugees after they beat back the communists in the war. Because for communism the war never ends!
February 9, 2022
A good spy/war story mares by fake Cold War rhetoric about good religious capitalists against evil atheist communists. All the classic Cold War stereotypes about the “free west,” versus a totalitarian communist regime translated to a future space conflict.
October 24, 2022
Ok
The book was as I put in my header ok. The characters were pretty interesting and they fit together nicely. Plot was fair. I will have to think about going on with this series or not.
The book was as I put in my header ok. The characters were pretty interesting and they fit together nicely. Plot was fair. I will have to think about going on with this series or not.
March 5, 2023
It was interesting to read a book set in the same universe as the battle group Z and the following war books. I found it a bit slower read since this was more of spy thriller than an open warfare book. The characters had to dig up the clues instead of just marching into battle.
November 21, 2023
Spy thriller - in a space opera setting
The war is over, and millions of refugees are fleeing to the Terran Coalition, seeking freedom and a better life. But are there wolves among the sheep?
The war is over, and millions of refugees are fleeing to the Terran Coalition, seeking freedom and a better life. But are there wolves among the sheep?
January 1, 2024
An awesome book!
The war is supposed to be over, but is it? they have to try to find who is trying to incite riots and drugs into the refugee camp. Can they do it in time or will they run out of time?
The war is supposed to be over, but is it? they have to try to find who is trying to incite riots and drugs into the refugee camp. Can they do it in time or will they run out of time?
February 14, 2024
Great
This is a Great Book in the Deception Fleet Series. It took about the first third of the book for me to get into it, but from there it was a Great Book. I will download Book # 2 now.
This is a Great Book in the Deception Fleet Series. It took about the first third of the book for me to get into it, but from there it was a Great Book. I will download Book # 2 now.
July 26, 2021
Space opera at it’s best..
Daniel Gibbs knows how to get the pulse pounding, keep the mind active, and when to pluck the strings of the heart. A consummate author…
Daniel Gibbs knows how to get the pulse pounding, keep the mind active, and when to pluck the strings of the heart. A consummate author…
November 27, 2021
Fun spy-themed military sci-fi
Good clean fun reading. Stock heroes in a futuristic navy setting with spy intrigued and gadgets. Plot is solid and the style flows easily.
Good clean fun reading. Stock heroes in a futuristic navy setting with spy intrigued and gadgets. Plot is solid and the style flows easily.
January 12, 2022
Excellent read
Good plotline, good characters and it is an easy to read and not too scientific. I'll be getting the rest of the series.
Good plotline, good characters and it is an easy to read and not too scientific. I'll be getting the rest of the series.
January 15, 2022
Excellent read
A very enjoyable and engrossing book full of action . Well worth a moment of your time as it will not disappoint. Looking forward to book two
A very enjoyable and engrossing book full of action . Well worth a moment of your time as it will not disappoint. Looking forward to book two
January 24, 2022
Good read
I started reading book#3 and saw that I needed to get the first book so I could enjoy the adventure
I started reading book#3 and saw that I needed to get the first book so I could enjoy the adventure
February 7, 2022
I was disappointed by this book.
February 22, 2022
Kept my interest
I give it 5 stars because I think I'll read it again. It was interesting and involved, not easy to put down. I always wanted to get back to it.
I give it 5 stars because I think I'll read it again. It was interesting and involved, not easy to put down. I always wanted to get back to it.
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March 15, 2022Mystery with lots of action
Loved the action scenes that were profanity free.
This was more of a political intrigue book than science fiction. Entertaining.
Loved the action scenes that were profanity free.
This was more of a political intrigue book than science fiction. Entertaining.
March 12, 2023
Book 1 of 6. Reading the first got me hooked to this series. Good one to read
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