Jack Campbell - The Lost Fleet: Courageous

Straightforward, solidly written military space operaIts all good fun, and Campbell has actually given some thought to the problems of combat in space.

Don DAmmassa, author of

Encyclopedia of Fantasy and Horror Fiction

Another satisfying [Campbell] cocktail to slake the thirst of fans who like their space operas with a refreshing moral and an intellectual chaserThe Lost Fleet deserves to find a home on your bookshelf.

SF Reviews.net

A great and gripping read. Its a fast-paced roller coaster of action and intrigue, with realistic characters and situations.

TCM Reviews

A rousing adventure.

William C. Dietz, national bestselling author of When All Seems Lost

Jack Campbells dazzling new series is military science fiction at its best. Not only does he tell a yarn of great adventure and action, but he also develops the characters with satisfying depth. I thoroughly enjoyed this rip-roaring read, and I can hardly wait for the next book.

Catherine Asaro, Nebula Award-winning author of The Fire Opal

Black Jack Geary is very real, very human, and so compelling hell leave you wanting more. Jack Campbell knows fleet actions, and it shows[The Lost Fleet: Dauntless is] the best novel of its type that Ive read.

David Sherman, coauthor of the Starfist series

A slam-bang good read that kept me up at nighta solid, thoughtful, and exciting novel loaded with edge-of-your-seat combat.

Elizabeth Moon, Nebula Award-winning author of Command Decision

[Dauntless] should please many fans of old-fashioned hard SF.

Sci Fi Weekly

Readers will admire and like [Geary], who believes in honor, teamwork, and civilized behaviorThis is a hard military science novel with space battles out of Star Wars. The battle scenes are so intricately described that readers will be able to visualize themA fast-paced but intricate story line and fully developed characters turn this novel into a fun reading experience. Fans of David Weber, Elizabeth Moon, and Peter F. Hamilton will find The Lost Fleet: Dauntless thoroughly enjoyable.

SFRevu

This is an amazing piece of military science fiction writing, with a protagonist who is remarkable and memorableCampbell writes well. Period. The book flows well, with an excellent mix of action and philosophical debateOverall, this is just a plain good read with memorable characters and scenes, and a writing style that is aimed at people who like to think and ponder while enjoying the action. Bravo.

Rambles

The Lost Fleet: Dauntless is well written, with a hero whos all too human and battle weary. Theres much here that will remind readers of Battlestar GalacticaThe battles are well-done, but its the characters who drive the story.

Fresh Fiction

[Campbells] space operas [seek] to add new layers to the conventions of military SF.

SF Reviews.net

Lots of fun, and I devoured it in a day. I cant wait for the sequel.

The Weekly Press (Philadelphia)

Campbells book takes a sharp look at military discipline (and the lack thereof) in wartimeengaging and interesting.

Romantic Times

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To David Sherman,

who has kept the faith.

Semper Fi

For S., as always.

I remain indebted to my agent, Joshua Bilmes, for his ever-inspired suggestions and assistance, and to my editor, Anne Sowards, for her support and editing. Thanks also to Catherine Asaro, Robert Chase, J. G. Huck Huckenpohler, Simcha Kuritzky, Michael LaViolette, Aly Parsons, Bud Sparhawk, and Constance A. Warner, for their suggestions, comments, and recommendations. Thanks also to Charles Petit, for his suggestions about space engagements.

Commanding (acting)

As reorganized following the losses suffered immediately prior to Captain Geary assuming command in the Syndic home system.

Ship names in bold are those lost in action, with the name of star system of their loss given afterward.

SECOND BATTLESHIP DIVISION THIRD BATTLESHIP DIVISION

Gallant Paladin

Indomitable Orion

Glorious Majestic

Magnificent Conqueror

FOURTH BATTLESHIP DIVISION FIFTH BATTLESHIP DIVISION

Warrior Fearless

Triumph (lost at Vidha) Resolution

Vengeance Redoubtable

Revenge Warspite

SEVENTH BATTLESHIP DIVISION EIGHTH BATTLESHIP DIVISION

Indefatigable Relentless

Audacious Reprisal

Defiant Superb

Splendid

TENTH BATTLESHIP DIVISION FIRST SCOUT BATTLESHIP DIVISION

Colossus Arrogant (lost at Kaliban)

Amazon Exemplar

Spartan Braveheart

Guardian

FIRST BATTLE CRUISER DIVISION SECOND BATTLE CRUISER DIVISION

Courageous Leviathan

Formidable Dragon

Intrepid Steadfast

Renown Valiant

FIFTH BATTLE CRUISER DIVISION FIFTH BATTLE CRUISER DIVISION

Dauntless (flagship) Invincible (lost at Ilion)

Daring Repulse (lost in Syndic home system)

Terrible (lost at Ilion)

Victorious Furious

Implacable

SIXTH BATTLE CRUISER DIVISION SEVENTH BATTLE CRUISER DIVISION

Polaris (lost at Vidha) Opportune

Vanguard (lost at Vidha) Brilliant