There is one chance to avert war.Read the first book in Jay Allan’s blockbuster Blood on the Stars series.A duel, in the deepest darks, a savage fight between two veteran warriors, two captains, two heroes. An epic battle that only one can survive. A fight to determine if there is peace, or a bloody war where billions will die.The Confederation battleship Dauntless has spent ten months patrolling … Dauntless has spent ten months patrolling the border, alone, watching for an attack from the enemy Union. The crew is exhausted, and the aging vessel needs repairs.
The fleet is mobilized, ready for the war it knows is coming. The forward bases are overloaded beyond capacity, and Dauntless is sent clear across the Confederation, to a base along the peaceful and sleepy sector known as the Far Rim.
But the quiet frontier isn’t quite what it seems, and a distress call from a mining colony at the edge of Confederation space, sends Captain Tyler Barron and his ship forward into the unknown.
Barron and his crew have their ship—and each other—but they can expect no reinforcements. His superiors believe that Union deceit is at play, that the attack is merely a diversion, intended to draw Confederation forces from the disputed border. Their orders are clear: no ships will be transferred from the main front. Stopping whatever is happening on the Far Rim is Barron’s responsibility, and his alone.
Barron is the grandson of the Confederation’s greatest hero, and his name has always carried great privilege, along with crushing responsibility. Now he must prove that he has inherited more than just a name from his famous ancestor.
He must face the enemy, and win the victory.
Before the Confederation is caught between two enemies and destroyed.
“Allan strikes gold with his first novel in the Blood on the Stars series. Marines fighting on the ground and spacers slugging it out in the inky blackness of deep space, it doesn’t get much more exciting.” – Amazon Review
Start the series readers are calling, “a complicated, detailed, and compelling story,” and “a rich and satisfying experience.”
All the Blood in the Stars Series are available on Amazon and in Kindle Unlimited.
Book 1: Duel in the Dark
Book 2: Call to Arms
Book 3: Ruins of Empire
Book 4: Echoes of Glory
Book 5: Crucible of Fire
Book 6: Dauntless
Book 7: The White Fleet
Book 8: Black Dawn
Book 9: Invasion
Book 10: Nightfall
Book 11: The Grand Alliance
Book 12: The Colossus
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There are few books that I don’t finish even if i dont like them. This book was one of them. The back and forth of the timelines was confusing and lost me early on, eventually I just gave up.
An engaging story of conflict,
Set in a future time. This story, much like Star Trek, uses navel terminology in depicting the strategy and actions of spacecraft engaged in battle with an enemy force. The events and action could be WWII if the spacecraft were replaced with surface ships.
A battle of wits and will between two seemingly different empires personified by the captains of two opposed spaceships. A really good demonstration of how adherence to a strict code of honor can lead to tragedy between people who otherwise develop great respect for each others capabilities.
I always enjoy Jay Allen’s books. I look forward to reading more.
Good solid story.
This was, without a doubt, the best space/science-fiction book that I have read in a long time. The characters are real and sympathetic. I was engrossed in this story very quickly, and I look forward to reading the other books in the trilogy.
A very good space opera very good future history
Not his best.
Like weaving in history to plot.
I started this book, but didn’t like it right off the bat. Too disconnected at the beginning, hopping from character, to time, etc.
A military space book. Very good writing from the perspective of both warring parties alternating. War is war, whether ground-based or, as in this case, space-based. Techniques are very similar though the weaponry is vastly improved as are defensive measures.
There are a couple long passages that were copied and pasted from earlier in the book. I assume those are editorial errors and not lazy writing.
Space opera fans will love it
Always great writing, developing characters and exposing their motives more and more. The writing makes you understand where the character is coming from, but more importantly makes the book come alive.
Good space opera.
If you like space battles, this book is for you. Captain Barron of the Confederacy faces off with Captain Rigellus of the Alliance. They are very different in upbringing and philosophy but equally strong and canny warriors. Who will win the victory?!