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The Lost Fleet: Relentless found its way onto the New York Times bestseller list...

Now Victorious leads the charge again-and "Black Jack" Geary is in command...

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.

User Reviews about Victorious (The Lost Fleet - Book 6 of 6)

I started with "Book 1" and this was my #1 favorite and most anticipated series over the last few years. The cover art may be cheezy, but the story and physics are realistic and captivating.

I gave it only four stars because, while it wrapped up the series (more or less), it was not the most action packed or best of the six book series. If you have read the other five, you have to read this anyway. If you have not read any yet, I would start would book one.

Definitely a series I will re-read in a few months, too.


-- The End? (Maybe)

I came into the Lost Fleet in the middle, I actually read "Relentless" first. Of course, then I realized there was a series and continued reading in the correct order. I could easily put myself in Captain Geary's place, follow him as he 'retrained' the crew to his "old ways of honor". I know very little about planning and excuting military battles but Jack Campbell's descriptions made them easy to follow. I could even draw out the battle on paper as it happened (in my crude way) to get a better idea of what was going on. My books were on Audible Books thru my MP3 Player so I think the Mr. Rummell, who read the series, deserves a lot of praise for his reading of "The Lost Fleet". He did a Great Job! -- Great story of Lost & Fighting to Get Home

This book rocks. The action is great, the characters have evolved or are evoling. Don't want to ruin the whole thing for you first time readers, but not only does Blackjack win the war in a unique way, but he also does something about the aliens leaving room for several more books and he does get the love of his life by blundering through his choices. Hope this review helps you choose this book -- Victorious Rocks

After reading the first installment of Jack Campbell's, "The Lost Fleet" saga I was hooked and I've eagerly anticipated each installment since. Without exception this is the best military science fiction I've read and, "Victorious", the last installment of the 6 book series, was better than the preceding, which was better than the one preceding it, etc. The science of it leaves much to the imagination but while reading the books I felt in a different time and became one with the crew, the characters are that believable and that alive. Mr. Campbell is a master at instilling a sense of purpose in each chapter, of each book, and manipulated the almost constant action so each book built upon the last and "Victorious" came across as an upbeat winner. I've come away convinced that somewhere in a different time Capt. John, Black Jack, Geary exists and that he continues to lead the Alliance Fleet into the unknown. There's story left to be told and I hope the author finds it within to continue. -- The best there is.

What a great finale! I've listened to Christian Rummel's magnificent audio book performance of all six Lost Fleet novels. BRAVO!

Victorious is fast moving, with stunning detail. John G. Hemry (a.k.a Campbell) makes the Alliance vs. Syndic vs. Alien universe believable and downright fun. He has lost none of his wonderful touch crafting story, plot and characters. Each character has a unique voice and the galaxy he created is vivid.

As a career Army officer, I especially enjoy the Alliance Marine engagements. That said Victoria Reown may be my favorite character. Victorious is a great summer, fall, winter or spring read.

I also enjoy John G. Hemry's comments at the beginning of each book. It's great to hear his thoughts on writing and the story in his voice. Well done!

-- Great finale!