USS Hamilton: Broadsides

Hold tight . . . things are about to get bumpy Sitting in his oppressively small 10 x 10 cell at the Norfolk Naval Station’s Brig, Captain Galvin Quintos awaits his impending court-martial. That’s when he has a most unexpected contact by Fleet Commander Admiral Block. He’s proposing an off-book, secret operation—one coming at the request of the Pleidian Weonan Empress Shawlee Tee. For Quintos, telling Shawlee “no” was never an option. Unfortunately, according to the admiral, this very well could be a mission of no return. The war with the Grish has turned desperate and the Alliance is tallying far more losses than wins. To complicate matters, all other US Space-Navy warship assets have been deployed to various hot spots within the quadrant. As for the mission, Fleet Commander Twinwon and his crew are on the run from a fleet of eighteen Grish Warships somewhere out within the farthest reaches of frontier space. The Empress knows she has no right to ask, but she has no one else to turn to—she needs Quintos and the USS Hamilton’s crew— and she needs them now. Sure, this rescue may be coming too late—but no one ever said being a hero was easy. First problem—how the hell will Quintos escape from a Norfolk high-security detention facility…

Reviews:Gene Roddenberry would be jealous
This is what Star Trek should have been. A wild card captain, a doctor that gives lip, a science officer that figures out everything barely in the Nick of time, and a warbot that is half-human and unstoppable make for a rousing tale of bare-knuckle escapades. Well written and fun to read.

Great military Sci-fi
I’ve now finished all three of the USS Hamilton books and thoroughly enjoyed each one of them. I’m not an author and so I am not qualified to write a technical review. However, I read – a lot! My reviews range from “couldn’t put it down” to “couldn’t get into it”. This series rates as “picked up the first book, read it in one go and then had to read the rest immediately.” I loved the series and really, really want more of the same from this author.-Tim Bayley

Fantastic Space Opera!
Having read the three books, which I could not stop until I read every word, they are brilliant. The characters seem real. The pace is non stop and the action is thrilling. Pls pls more of the same!-Greenstead

Definitely one for the library the complete series..
Military Science fiction at its best certainly up there with many good reads that I have enjoyed! The author gives a visual descriptive of place and time that makes it all very real….- Barnacle Broise

Gripping Space Opera
Really good scifi book that keeps you engrossed to the end….-Mr. A

Robert’s Review and Comments
Fantastic, an epic last stand consistent with the likes of the Alamo, the 300, and Pearl Harbor. Battles that were setbacks by themselves, but would lead eventually to a grand victory of the war. Thanks for a GoodRead.-Robert

Captivating Scifi!
This has all the elements of a good story, the pace is excellent, the dramatic elements are plentiful, but most of all the characters are likable and believable. Even the android Hardy. A fun way to spend a few hours.-Barry Hanna

Military Science Fiction/Absolutely fantastic reading.
This is the third of Mark’s book I have read and thoroughly enjoyed.
Captivated from the beginning to the end.
Drama, action, intrigue, and a little bit of passion as well.
I love the storyline, this book is so well written you can almost see the action unfold in front of you.-Malcolm Sullivan