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Fortitude (The Navy of Humanity: Wasp Pilot Book 4) Kindle Edition

by Jonathan Brazee (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 705 ratings
The aliens arrived…

…they weren’t looking to make friends.

Can Beth fight back the invasion?

She has spent her career building a reputation. No one wants to mess with Beth when she’s behind the stick of her fighter, but this time, she’s not flying it. Can the Navy’s biggest badass ace get the job done without her tech?

Now, three years into the struggle, the aliens have made a statement. Blowing up a world has gotten everyone’s attention.

The public is terrified.

The Directorate fears the worst.

The galaxy needs hero, even if it comes in a small package.

You’ll love this military science-fiction thriller, because everyone likes to root for an underdog.

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    The Navy of Humanity: Wasp Pilot
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    190 pages
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    June 12, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07T191LVL
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Semper Fi Press
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 12, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 190 pages
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  • Book 4 of 5 ‏ : ‎ The Navy of Humanity: Wasp Pilot
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jonathan P. Brazee

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I am a retired Marine infantry colonel and now a full-time writer living in Colorado Springs with my wife Kiwi and twin five-year-old girls, Danika Dawn and Darika Marie. I am a two-time Nebula Award Finalist, a two-time Dragon Award Finalist, and a USA Today Bestselling writer.

I published my first work back in 1978, a so-so short story titled "Secession." Since then, I have been published in newspapers, magazines, and in book format in fiction, political science, business, military, sports, race relations, and personal relations fields. I returned to writing fiction in 2009, and I currently have over 100 titles published, 80 being novels. My novelette, "Weaponized Math," was a finalist for the 2017 Nebula Award, "Fire Ant" was a finalist for the 2018 Nebula Award for Best Novella, "Integration" was a finalist for the 2018 Dragon Award for Best Military Science Fiction or Fantasy Novel, and "Sentenced to War" was a finalist for the 2021 Dragon Award in the same category.

My undergraduate degree was earned at the U. S. Naval Academy (Class of 1979), and I have attended graduate school at U. S. International University and the University of California, San Diego, earning a masters and doctorate. I am a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the US. Naval Academy Alumni Association, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America where I'm serving as the Nebula Award Commissioner.

I have rather eclectic tastes. I have won awards in photography, cooking, writing, and several sports, earning national championships in rugby and equestrian events. When I'm not writing, I'm reading, cooking, going to the gym, taking my girls fishing, or traveling. I attend quite a few cons over the course of a year, and love meeting other people who love books.

I write because I love it. I only hope that others might read my work and get a bit of enjoyment or useful information out of my efforts.

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Customers find the book fun to read and appreciate its fast-paced action and unique plot. The characters receive positive feedback, with one customer highlighting the believable heroine. The pacing is well-received, with one review noting its military fiction that feels authentic.

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Customers find the book enjoyable and fun to read, with one customer specifically noting it as recommended reading for a space opera.

"...I like it, it's a quick read and entertaining." Read more

"...Putting that aside, this was a quick fun read. The adventures of Beth and her friends continue...." Read more

"This series has so much action and fun packed into each book that they fly past and feel shorter than is wanted...." Read more

"The story and our heroine are both short and awesome! Forget medals this girl deserves a promotion...." Read more

22 customers mention "Story quality"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the fast-paced narrative of the book, which is filled with excitement and action, with one customer noting its unique plot.

"With everything considered, this is a heart warming story. It has a bunch of side elements that keep it more true to life...." Read more

"...The adventures of Beth and her friends continue. Plenty of action both off and on the ship, lots of downtime and even a little introspection...." Read more

"I loved the main character Fireant. Lots of action. Could not put it down. The storyline was great too. Being x navy I liked the Navy angle." Read more

"This series has so much action and fun packed into each book that they fly past and feel shorter than is wanted...." Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning the believable heroine and another noting the protagonist's courage.

"I loved the main character Fireant. Lots of action. Could not put it down. The storyline was great too. Being x navy I liked the Navy angle." Read more

"Fortitude by Jonathan Brazee Beth is still a fascinating character. She goes on a secret mission...." Read more

"...Forget medals this girl deserves a promotion. Sista has courage, drive, intelligence, and empathy. My new book best friend." Read more

"Fast paced story with a good cst of characters always something new and unexpected that held my attention and made it very interesting...." Read more

8 customers mention "Pacing"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with one review noting its realistic portrayal of military action and another highlighting its effective world-building.

"...It has a bunch of side elements that keep it more true to life. I like it, it's a quick read and entertaining." Read more

"...This is a very realistic idea of what space fighting against aliens would really be like. I will definitely read the next book in the series." Read more

"...I recommend all of these books for anyone who loves military science fiction." Read more

"As usual, Jonathan Brazee wrote the character of Miss Dalisay very humanly, getting across mental states and experiences as few other author do...." Read more

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  • SiFy reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great chapter
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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    With everything considered, this is a heart warming story. It has a bunch of side elements that keep it more true to life. I like it, it's a quick read and entertaining.
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  • Shane Pruyne
    4.0 out of 5 stars What if it was FALF instead of FAL?
    Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2019
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    I find it hard to review a book less than 50,000 words. I think of anything less as a "novella". Putting that aside, this was a quick fun read. The adventures of Beth and her friends continue. Plenty of action both off and on the ship, lots of downtime and even a little introspection.

    We really get an inside look at what makes Beth a hero, she is all heart tucked into a small frame. This is a short work and it doesn't solve the larger problem with the "Crystals" but it is a complete story in and of itself. One thing I did wonder throughout the book and I don't know why it didn't bother me before, what if it was FALF instead of FAL? I know either is correct, I just imagine soldiers taking to the FALF (rhymes with Ralph) more than FAL.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2023
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    I loved the main character Fireant. Lots of action. Could not put it down. The storyline was great too. Being x navy I liked the Navy angle.
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  • J Krug
    5.0 out of 5 stars fun but felt short
    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2023
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    This series has so much action and fun packed into each book that they fly past and feel shorter than is wanted. And yet each book covers exactly what is needed to move the story forward, so I think it may not be short as much as it leaves you wanting more. So it is good it is a series and there is another book. I recommend this book and series.
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  • danimaldjb
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beth goes planetside
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025
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    Fortitude by Jonathan Brazee

    Beth is still a fascinating character. She goes on a secret mission. She meets some interesting people and encounters some Crystal aliens.
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  • Big Ben
    4.0 out of 5 stars So much fun I wish they were longer
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2019
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    This series rates five stars for enjoyable storytelling, but a few little things annoyed me enough to drop a star.
    First of all, all the books in this series are short, especially compared to many of the author’s other works. The series to date could easily be condensed into two books, or if it’s supposed to be a series of trilogies each arc of three could be one full length novel. By the time this fourth book came out, I’d forgotten some of the details from the earlier books.

    The other issue I have is rather a technicality.
    After a modestly successful career as a civilian exploration pilot the MC joins the Navy when war breaks out with antagonistic aliens (which she discovered on her final exploration voyage, btw). She goes on to become one of the most decorated pilots of the current conflict, indeed one of the most decorated aviators in history ... all in a four to five year time span. She becomes the first fighter Ace in generations, saves a capital ship, single-handedly saves an entire planet and receives the future version of the Medal of Honor ... and yet from what I can tell she’s only been promoted once, early on in the series.
    Set aside her professional accomplishments and accolades, the Navy pilots have experienced atrocious attrition, in many battles taking more than 50% casualties - in a few battles much more, entire carriers being wiped out. This makes the MC one of the most experienced combat pilots in the entire Navy. In any hot war with such casualties, the best of the survivors tend to rocket up through the ranks, so the fact that the best pilot the Navy’s seen in decades hasn’t been promoted in three or four years seems highly unusual.

    That said, I look forward to any future books in the series.
    If you’re looking for something similar, check out the Families War series by Bruce Bretthaur, the Siobhan Dunmoore series by Eric Thomson, the Galaxy Unknown series by Thomas DePrima and anything by Mackey Chandler.
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  • Queen Talk Talk
    5.0 out of 5 stars I want more Fire Ant!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2023
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    The story and our heroine are both short and awesome! Forget medals this girl deserves a promotion. Sista has courage, drive, intelligence, and empathy. My new book best friend.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Taking the fight to them
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
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    The higher ups have figured that the crystals are size orientated when a huge supply ship is the main focus in an attack! So now the "ANT" is on detachment with only 8 wasp fighters on a small carrier ship. This is so they can surprise attack and get back a captured planet!! Doesn't go well and now she's needed for a recovery spy mission!
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  • amca68
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 11, 2022
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    Another fun military science fiction story in the Wasp Pilot series. Great characters and brilliant writing make for another enjoyable outing with Beth and crew.
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  • David Herbert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 12, 2021
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    Well another great storyline with our hero Fire And again exceeding all expectations lol. Surprised she has not been promoted yet oh well time will tell lol
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  • Richard Martin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 4, 2019
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    Enjoyable series. Centre character is believable. Not perfect but still a hero. Enough action to entertain. Looking forward to the next book.☺
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