Chain of Command

By: Frank Chadwick

Narrated by: Graham Rowat

Lieutenant Sam Bitka, US Naval Reserve, is getting used to civilian life when he is called back to active duty. Tensions between Earth and the alien Varoki are on the rise, and Sam is assigned as tactical officer aboard the deep space destroyer USS Puebla. Dispatched to the distant world of K'tok to protect human colonists, he wants nothing more than to serve out his active duty time and get back to his civilian life.

But when the Varoki launch a crippling surprise attack against the Earth coalition fleet, Sam finds himself suddenly in command of the USS Puebla, a job he is far from certain he can discharge successfully. What's more, mounting evidence points to a much larger and more sinister alien plan.

Now, Sam must deal with faltering leadership in the human task force and an alien enemy who always seems one step ahead of them. Time for Sam to step up and rise to the challenge of command.

©2017 Frank Chadwick (P)2020 Tantor

Fun Story; Compelling Characters

Its been a few weeks since I finished the story and I'm regretting there isn't a ready sequel. I really enjoyed the main character and the way he navigated the imperfect personalities around him. The scenario plays out the way many of us perceives ourselves working through life's challenges. In the book, Captain Bitko has that occurring in a life and death situation with even larger consequences.

Its well written and I'll keep Frank on my watch list. If I ever meet him, I'll have a bottle of Baker's 7 for him.

A very well written story

Usually these types stories are a just either endless violence or overly dramatic soaps. This was a nice balance of story with character development.

Protagonist

Loved the world building. Well written and well read. I liked reading about both sides

great story

it is great writing at its finest. downloading book 2 now. looking forward to the rest of the series.

good listen. wow i liked this cant wait 4 book 2

wow liked this book cant wait for book 2. this is good listening. woo hoo