Perilous Shield

The Lost Stars, Book 2

By: Jack Campbell

Narrated by: Marc Vietor

Length: 13 hrs and 24 mins

Publisher's summary

A thrilling spin-off from Jack Campbell’s The Lost Fleet series, The Lost Stars: Tarnished Knight delivered "excellent tales of space battles and struggles against tyrants and aliens". Now the New York Times best-selling author returns with the next chapter in the overthrow of the Syndicate Worlds’ oppression….

Following a successful coup, the leaders of the rebel Midway Star System struggle to forge a government free enough to please its citizens yet strong enough to secure power. But in a world where former rulers have become new foes, an alien threat to humanity may turn old adversaries into uncertain allies.

General Artur Drakon knows three words describe someone who confides in a Syndicate CEO: Stupid. Betrayed. Dead. Despite his misgivings, he partnered with another former CEO to overthrow Syndic forces. Now, with an enigma fleet menacing their hard-earned independence, he can ill afford to trust her - or lose her support.

President Gwen Iceni believes Midway is humanity’s defense against the enigmas. Syndicate training taught her self-preservation in a crisis, yet she’s determined to fight for the star system’s fate…even if it means joining forces with Drakon - and an officer of the hated Alliance.

Their plan places the Midway flotilla at great risk in hopes of greater reward: recruiting the personnel necessary to man warships against the enigmas. But before facing the alien advance, Drakon and Iceni must survive hidden dangers closer to home: all-too-human threats that could jeopardize Midway’s freedom…and their own lives.

©2013 John G. Hemry (P)2013 Audible Inc.

Captivating

This book was captivating in the way how the battles are not as one sided as with Black Jack. I know that there is a good reason for Black Jack to be that strong, but it's too perfect and yet weak all at the same time. He doesn't want to do what is best for the alliance when he knows that it needs him to save it. This is why I like this because the General and President are willing to do what needs to be done, for the people.

Another Sleepless Night...

I just can't say enough good about the skill of the Writer, or the Narrator... What a team! I waited for this book for a long time, and it was absolutely worth the wait! Even WAY above my expectations! Jack Campbell seems to LEAP forward with his writing skill with each new book! VERY Well Crafted from Start to Finish! Another "Couldn't Stop Listening Book" that left me sleepless last night!

Be sure to read the first book in the series, Mr Campbell doesn't spend much effort on "Catching up a new reader on past events", which I think is the way it should be!

Outstanding from beginning to end

LOL! I'm writing this immediately after completing the last chapter in this audiobook. What a GREAT ending that promises to create some very compellingly juicy subplots in future episodes. Outstanding!

Wonderful look at the other side of the story!

I loved the continuing story of the Midway Star System. This story line is even more heavily based on Arthurian myth than The Lost Fleet series is, but the original characters make it entirely interesting!

twistee

book has a number of great twist to it. I was surprised continually by the actions that were brought forward by the author. it did not disappoint in any way.

Excellent read

great storyline and deep character development. I'm addicted to the series because the story draws you in leaving you wanting more. the only con is how many times the author repeats some parts of the main story plot throughout the book.

Powerful

In order to appreciate the storytelling, you need to have read the two series written from the perspective of 'Blackjack'. If you've done that, this novel will be very powerful in understanding both humanity and folly...

Great expansion series

An expansion of the lost fleet series, this time from the Syndicate side, interesting viewpoint, very good characters in a unique universe. A hidden gem in the military science fiction universe

just not that interested

i liked the original series but found I didn't really care much about this story. had I not already bought the 2nd in this series i wouldn't have proceeded, but since i already did, I'll give it a try.

soap opera

This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?

when the Generals top Colonels turned out to be Mother and Son and Morgan is pregnant with General child who will "RULE THE UNIVERSE" sorry I am returning this book and not bothering with the last one

Has Perilous Shield: The Lost Stars, Book 2 turned you off from other books in this genre?

no

If you could play editor, what scene or scenes would you have cut from Perilous Shield: The Lost Stars, Book 2?

the soap opera drama