The Lost Fleet: Courageous (2007) is the third book in Jack Campbell's The Lost Fleet series.
“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
“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.”
– SF Reviews.net
“Lots of fun, and I devoured it in a day. I can’t wait for the sequel.”
– The Weekly Press (Philadelphia)
“Campbell’s book takes a sharp look at military discipline (and the lack thereof) in wartime…engaging and interesting.”
– Romantic Times
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