Why read Dauntless?

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The first novel in the New York Times bestselling Lost Fleet series!

The Alliance has been fighting the Syndics for a century—and losing badly. Now its fleet is crippled and stranded in enemy territory. Their only hope is a man who's emerged from a century-long hibernation to find he has…

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2 authors picked Dauntless as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Karen McCreedy

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Dauntless is the first in the six-book Lost Fleet series, and sets off on an epic SF journey like no other. Jack Campbell’s approach to space battles feels realistic; while the tensions and terrors of the characters are sharply realised. The opening chapters take an entire fleet of ships deep into enemy territory – and maroon them there, under the sudden and unexpected command of Captain “Black Jack” Geary. A space legend, due to his presumed death, his rescue from hibernation means he is by far the most senior officer on any of the ships – a cause for resentment…

From Karen's list on science fiction that will take you on a journey.

William C. Dietz

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Jack is an outstanding writer, and I think of him as the C.S. Forester of science fiction due to his ability to construct Horatio Hornblower-type characters and invent riveting plots. Dauntless is the first book in his Lost Fleet series and all of them are outstanding. The fact that he was a naval officer helps too.

From William's list on military science fiction books that inspired me.