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Admiral John "Black Jack" Geary’s return from cryogenic sleep rewards him with command of the First Fleet, tasked with charting the frontier beyond Syndic space. Facing political scrutiny and uneasy loyalty questions, Geary must navigate treacherous alien encounters, an ambushed jump point guarded by a superpowered fortress, and a faction of his own crew determined to attack any threat. His challenge: breach the enigmatic defense while preserving his fleet and ensuring a safe passage through uncharted waters.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Jack Campbell
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