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Battle Group Avalon (Castle Federation) Paperback – February 12, 2019

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TURNING THE TIDE

The Terran Commonwealth has proved a nigh-unstoppable juggernaut in its war against the smaller Castle Federation and her allies, but an almost accidental victory by Captain Kyle Roberts of the carrier Avalon has opened a chink in its armor.

Desperate to change the course of a war they are rapidly losing; the Federation assembles a new forward fleet with orders to retake the systems that have fallen to the enemy.

Outnumbered but on the offensive at last, Kyle Roberts must take a hastily assembled battle group back to the worlds the Alliance failed to defend. There he will live or die by the skills of his soldiers and the honor of his enemies.

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In books 1-6, follow the rise of Kyle Roberts as he goes from ace fighter pilot to war hero. An ensemble of characters join him along the way as they face heavy odds and an enemy bent on conquest.

A Hero Rises on the Eve of War

When an accident leaves starfighter pilot Kyle Roberts unable to fly, it changes the course of his career - and the war itself. Can he live up to his reputation as the Stellar Fox?

Explosive Starfighter Action

Enter a world of dynamic combat and innovative tactics, filled with heroes you root for. Transhuman fighter pilots, warships and carriers clash in vivid action-packed battles.

An Interstellar Conflict Threatens Billions

An old enemy launches a surprise attack and reignites a war. The Castle Federation is outgunned and on the defensive, and must rally to protect its citizens and allies.

In the Dakotan Confederacy Trilogy (books 6-9), follow the journey of an honorable man on the side of the enemy, as he wades through the ashes of war.

An Honorable Man in a Dishonorable World

Rear Admiral James Tecumseh survived the war with the Castle Federation with his reputation intact - only to be tested again by his own people.

Standing up to a Mentor Who Becomes an Enemy

War changes people, and sometimes not for the better. Tecumseh must oppose a man he once called a friend in the name of freedom.

A New Nation Finds Itself Trapped Between Tyrants

Outnumbered, outgunned, and with innocents to protect, Tecumseh must be innovative and clever while remaining true to his principles.

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Glynn Stewart is the author of Starship's Mage, a bestselling science fiction and fantasy series where faster-than-light travel is possible-but only because of magic. His other works include science fiction series Duchy of Terra, Castle Federation and Vigilante, as well as the urban fantasy series ONSET and Changeling Blood. Writing managed to liberate Glynn from a bleak future as an accountant. With his personality and hope for a high-tech future intact, he lives in Kitchener, Ontario with his wife, their cats, and an unstoppable writing habit.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Glynn Stewart
Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 12, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 391 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1988035511
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1988035512
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.23 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.98 x 9 inches
Book 3 of 9 ‏ : ‎ Castle Federation

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Writing managed to liberate Glynn from a bleak future as an accountant. With his personality and hope for a high-tech future intact, he lives in Alberta with his partner, their cats, and an unstoppable writing habit.

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Customers find this science fiction book captivating with well-developed characters and a good mix of sci-fi elements. Moreover, the series receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's a solid continuation of the series. However, the pacing receives mixed reactions, with some customers finding it well-paced while others disagree.

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Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as captivating and a fun read, with one customer noting it serves as a middle book in the series.

"Excellent. I’m really enjoying this series. Wow, I was not sure where it would finish up. A real page turner. Can’t wait to read next book." Read more

"...However, this is a minor flaw in an otherwise excellent novel, and I can't wait for the next installment!..." Read more

"Good story teller with plenty of action. A very fun read!" Read more

"This story represented struggle, some victories, heart breaking losses … and a rocky outlook for Captain Kyle Roberts...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the action sequences in the book, praising the well-thought-out plot and dramatic space battles.

"...The action is engaging. I read the novel in one long sitting because I found it very difficult to put down :-)..." Read more

"Good story teller with plenty of action. A very fun read!" Read more

"I’m really liking the suspense and twisting battle scenes. When I think it’s all over and there’s now way out, something different happens." Read more

"...Stewart writes great space opera with strong characters, good, unpredictable plots, and dramatic space battles...." Read more

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Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one customer noting that the supporting cast is as much fun as the main characters.

"...highly recommend reading them in order, as there are important details about the characters which are developed more thoroughly in those earlier..." Read more

"...The hero from the first two books is back, he's as human as ever. The supporting cast is as much fun, the characters are well developed...." Read more

"Glynn Stewart writes great space opera with strong characters, good, unpredictable plots, and dramatic space battles...." Read more

"I really like the plot and the characters of this series so far. The 1st three books have been quite entertaining...." Read more

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Customers praise this book as an outstanding addition to the series, with one customer noting it's a solid continuation of the narrative.

"This series never fails to deliver. Its good science fiction with understandable choices and events...." Read more

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"A solid continuation of the series. Good but not great. The characters and story continue to develop not a lot, but some...." Read more

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"...Again, not to give anything away, but ending was unlike books 1 and 2. Another good read, thank you." Read more

"...I love a good space Opera and this is one. Story is fast paced, and gripping in places...." Read more

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Jenny
excellent
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
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Excellent. I’m really enjoying this series. Wow, I was not sure where it would finish up. A real page turner. Can’t wait to read next book.

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Michael M.
Third novel continues the story well . . . fans of the Federation series will enjoy it
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Glynn Stewart's writing style continues to progress and mature with each novel. I have found the Castle Federation series (Avalon) to be an enjoyable read throughout. If you have read the first two books in this series you should enjoy this one as well. I would highly recommend reading them in order, as there are important details about the characters which are developed more thoroughly in those earlier books, and only touched upon here.

With this third novel in the series, Stewart seems to have turned his focus more toward military strategy and tactics, and less about continued character development. He continues the theme of two warring factions in human space: the protagonist Federation as the smaller "breakaway" nation, fighting the larger, antagonistic Earth-centric Commonwealth. The storyline continues to focus on the captain and crew of the Federation carrier Avalon, which is now playing a larger role as part of a fleet assigned to take the war back to the Commonwealth.

It is an excellent space combat novel, without becoming too technical for the average sf reader. Fleet tactics and complex battles involving more ships are the main focus now. The action is engaging. I read the novel in one long sitting because I found it very difficult to put down :-)

Having said all this, I am giving it four stars instead of five, as I feel that that the characters and human elements in this story are not as well thought out as before. It is as if Stewart felt that the people were already well known enough to the reader, and no further explanations were necessary. Each character continues to act exactly as predicted by the background laid down in the previous novels. Everything new in this story revolves around the combat. I found this a bit unsatisfying, because one of the reasons I have so thoroughly enjoyed Stewart's writing in earlier novels (especially The Stellar Fox and Starship's Mage) was how interestingly the characters develop and grow during the course of the story.

However, this is a minor flaw in an otherwise excellent novel, and I can't wait for the next installment!

Please note that I received an electronic Advanced Reader's Copy in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

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William Twombly
Great book
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2024
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Good story teller with plenty of action. A very fun read!

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StarSky2900
Very good story, path very rocky
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2024
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This story represented struggle, some victories, heart breaking losses … and a rocky outlook for Captain Kyle Roberts. It was refreshing to not know if our intrepid Captain would succeed. In one sense he did, but from other viewpoints he tasted the bitterness of loss. Given the immense resources of the Commonwealth, perhaps there is no way for the Alliance to succeed without taking aggressive risks. And that is just what Captain Roberts represents! Look forward to the next book!

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Scott Raun
A fun and engaging read
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2016
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Please note that I received an electronic Advanced Reader's Copy in exchange for a fair and unbiased review.

It was not great science-fiction - this isn't going to win a Hugo or a Nebula. It was incredibly *fun*. I stayed up way too late reading it - once I got about a third of the way in, I could not stop until I finished it.

It's a fun military SF read - the datadumps aren't as extensive as early Weber. The hero from the first two books is back, he's as human as ever. The supporting cast is as much fun, the characters are well developed. Some of the bad guys might be cardboard, but that's could be due to lack of focus - the bad guys we get to see interacting with the good guys feel as developed as the good guys.

What's to my taste that this felt similarly satisfying - David Weber's Manticore & Dahak, Lois McMaster Bujold, Sharon Lee & Steve Miller's Liaden Universe, James Schmitz' the Hub stories.

I just bought a copy of the release e-book.

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P. Erb
keeps it going
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2024
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This book was a bit slower than the rest of the series to start, but ended with a big bang!❗️

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NSK
Too many numbers
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024
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It’s an okay read - if you like numbers. Way too many of “ten thousand this, four thousand that, etc. it’s like reading statistics and gets boring to the point of skipping page after page yet not missing story line

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Keith
The Feds on the offensive.
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024
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I had the felling of Star Trek, who’s going to die. I was wrong, not to give anything away! It was interesting to the end. Again, not to give anything away, but ending was unlike books 1 and 2.
Another good read, thank you.

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Jürgen
Very entertaining
Reviewed in Germany on June 1, 2016
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Das dritte Buch ist die spannende Fortsetzung der vorhergehender Bücher und beschreibt den Gegenschlag im Angesicht des Angriffskriegs der Terraner. Wer militärischen SF nicht mag, sollte etwas anderes lesen.

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Margaret Searcy
This is the latest in a wonderful series!
Reviewed in Canada on May 2, 2016
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I have loved this series so far and the latest does not disappoint! If you enjoy military science fiction do yourself a huge favour and start with the first book - Space Carrier Avalon - then enjoy the rest.
One other note - if you're Canadian there are some fun references. They're just the gravy on this steak!
Also, check out his Starship Mage series.

I'm very pleased I found Glynn Stewart - now he just needs to write faster. *grin*

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BRILLIANT
Reviewed in Australia on January 23, 2018
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A must read.
No delays, just moving action to action.
Very well crafted, believable characters, with smooth flow from action to action.
This author is good.
I recommend him.

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Very fun!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 18, 2022
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A lot of space fleets combat,cool interesting heroes and good action. This series gets better and better ! Did have fun with this book!

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Fabrice
Très militaire
Reviewed in France on June 20, 2018
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Ce livre est une vraie prouesse dans la description d une campagne militaire spatiale. J ai préféré l énergie des deux premiers Mae étuis je recommande le troisième opus pour les fans de sf militaire

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In books 1-6, follow the rise of Kyle Roberts as he goes from ace fighter pilot to war hero. An ensemble of characters join him along the way as they face heavy odds and an enemy bent on conquest.

A Hero Rises on the Eve of War

Explosive Starfighter Action

An Interstellar Conflict Threatens Billions

In the Dakotan Confederacy Trilogy (books 6-9), follow the journey of an honorable man on the side of the enemy, as he wades through the ashes of war.

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