Victorious by Jack CampbellMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Book number 6.
From Goodreads: As war continues to rage between the Alliance and Syndicate Worlds, Captain "Black Jack" Geary is promoted to admiral-even though the ruling council fears he may stage a military coup. His new rank gives him the authority to negotiate with the Syndics, who have suffered tremendous losses and may finally be willing to end the war. But an even greater alien threat lurks on the far side of the Syndic occupied space.
In which Admiral Geary, fresh on the heels of his victorious return to Alliance Space, convinces the powers in charge that he needs to go back to Syndicate territory to kick their butts for the final time AND take on the unknown alien race. The Good Admiral can Do No Wrong. Except in the mind Vice Co-President Rione who's still not entirely convinced he can remain the good guy. We have Epic Space Battles, Unrequited Love, and Aliens Knocking at the Door.
Two complaints. One: an Admiral who's too damn perfect. Seriously. He is the perfect Captain/Admiral, Gentleman, a Man of Honor. He makes Bond look like a villian. Two. This book felt incomplete. The conflict with the Syndics seemed incredibly short. The conflict with the aliens seemed incomplete, like I missed something in all the blustering. Yes, the author tied everything up with a nice big bow and some of that twisty ribbon, but it felt off. Three complaints actually - the book covers. But you'll have to read the books to figure out why.
That, sums up book 6. Recommended if you've read the first five in the series and like space operas.
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