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THE LOST FLEET: FEARLESS

“Straightforward, solidly written military space opera…It’s all good fun, and Campbell has actually given some thought to the problems of combat in space. ”

– Don D’Ammassa, 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 chaser…The Lost Fleet deserves to find a home on your bookshelf. ”

– SF Reviews. net

“A great and gripping read. It’s a fast-paced roller coaster of action and intrigue, with realistic characters and situations. ”

– TCM Reviews

Praise for

THE LOST FLEET: DAUNTLESS

“A rousing adventure. ”

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

“Jack Campbell’s 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 he’ll leave you wanting more. Jack Campbell knows fleet actions, and it shows…[The Lost Fleet: Dauntless is] the best novel of its type that I’ve read. ”

– David Sherman, coauthor of the Starfist series

“A slam-bang good read that kept me up at night…a 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 behavior…This 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 them…A 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 memorable…Campbell writes well. Period. The book flows well, with an excellent mix of action and philosophical debate…Overall, 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 who’s all too human and battle weary. There’s much here that will remind readers of Battlestar Galactica…The battles are well-done, but it’s the characters who drive the story. ”

– Fresh Fiction

“[Campbell’s] space operas [seek] to add new layers to the conventions of military SF. ”