Shattered Spear

Lost Stars, Book 4

By: Jack Campbell

Narrated by: Marc Vietor

The New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Fleet series returns to the epic space saga of a rebellion against a totalitarian regime, and the determination of two people to create a better future in the farthest reaches of the colonized galaxy …

The Syndicate Worlds continues to splinter as more star systems pledge allegiance to President Gwen Iceni’s and General Artur Drakon’s new government at Midway. But the rebels fleeing the toxic legacy of Syndicate rule have difficulty trusting one another and believing their new leaders’ promises of freedom from tyranny.

Before Iceni and Drakon can put their house in order, they must deal with another threat. An enigma warship has appeared and vanished near a Syndic colony. If the aliens are capable of jumping into other human-occupied star systems, then billions of people could be vulnerable to a hostile invasion fleet anywhere it chooses to strike.

But an even greater liability lies with Iceni and Drakon as a once-trusted adviser turned saboteur plans revenge.

©2016 John G. Hemry (P)2016 Audible Inc.

loved it this book.

I loved this book and the new forming alliance with a new cast of characters as deep as The Lost Fleet's. bravo sir!

Entertaining Conclusion for the Series

Generally entertaining conclusion or resting point for Gwen Iceni and Artur Drakon and others in the Midway star system. Adversarial action from the Syndicate Worlds, the Enigma race as well as a colorful space pirate provide cliffhanger action for Midway officers and fleet. Intrigues and conflicts among Malin, Morgan and Togo are resolved. Predictably and true to plot lines in The Lost Fleet series, sustained true love between honorable and dedicated leaders progresses to a wedding (in this case, one that is explosively climactic).

People becoming better than their experience

Although raised in a backstabbing environment, they became better. They learned to treat others better.

just so good

I went through the whole series so far and hope there is at least one more but I understand if there isn't this is just so good

A good story

Story was okay and it brought a few things to closure while leaving many other things open. I felt the ending was a bit rushed and would have liked to have seen it carry over into a fifth book before coming to its inclusion. We get to see President Iceni and General Dracon continue to expand their sphere of influence by encouraging others to help. Reminds me of how the alliance was formed in the prequel books for this series. We will see what the author does in the next book in the series.