Black Ops: Expeditionary Force, Book 4

very enjoyable series of books to read on there own and for more enjoyment there is of books from the ground team to read . I for one am loving them all.

I read on my lunch, this book has me really excited to get to lunch to read to find out what happens next. It expands the universe and some of the problems faced in other books with constant changes and tweaks as you might've come to expect from a band of pirates ;)If you've enjoyed the other books you'll like this one, its more expansion into the universe.

While it the same recipe of AI not thinking up the plan and us monkeys making the unusual step to the solution this is still an exciting read and Skippy the AI is not around all the time!

An excellent read. I was, and still am, hooked on the exploits of the Expeditionary Force books and the Black Ops (Book 4) in the series was no exception.Have to wait until November for the next sequel in this very agreeable Science Fiction Space romp series. For new readers you simply must start from Book 1 Columbus Day. Craig Alanson had me wanting more from the very first. Can't give to much way but if you think of an Expeditionary Force from Earth going out into the vast Galaxies of the Universe to recover kidnapped humans on Paradise, Commanded by Joe Bishop, getting too involved in other Aliens (non human form) who are technologically vastly superior, backing the wrong side, at the wrong time, trying to recover the situation in order to protect Mother Earth, and to top it all off being aided by an Artificial Intelligent that has a rather unique 'mother board form and is nicknamed 'Skippy' you may get the picture. Throw in some fine humour and you have a very good read from start to finish - and you will crave the next saga sequel one as I'm doing now. Only one negative and that is Craig Alanson does tend to input too much anecdotal material just when you want to get back to the main event.

I am now on to Book 6 of this series and I have to say it has been a fantastic discovery. The further I go with this story and characters teh more I start to recognise that Craig Alanson is without a doubt the Terry Pratchett of scifi. His stories are interesting and exciting and although set in outer space there is a huige amount of very recognisable elements to the world(s) he has created. Like Pratchett you know it's not real but is also totally makes sense. He also manages to make me laugh out loud frequently; the relationship between Joe and Skippy is so well crafted.If you like Sir Terry and you like Sci-Fi you are going to absolutely love these!!

Have been searching for months for good sci fi books since finishing the fantastic Mark Kloos series . The Expeditionary Force books although very different are well worth reading . Exciting, adventurous and in places , laugh out loud funny . The heros and heroines are not supermen/women,but ordinary people facing extraordinary and mind blowing challenges .The audio narration by R C Bray is absolutely brilliant and inspired . His ability to create distinct and unique voices for the numerous characters(including aliens! ) is awe inspiring .I will certainly stick with the series to the end .Very glad to discover there is a spin off series , too .

the adventures of Colonel Joe & Skippy and the rest of the merry crew of the Flying Dutchman continue in this, book 4. You have to read the series from Book 1 on chronological order (and don't miss book 3.5 Trouble in Paradise).I gobbled up all the books as soon as i tried Book 1 and realised how clever the author Craig Alanson is with his unique way of telling the story. It really immerses you in the action, the angst, the perplexing problems that meet the space crew as they stumble through the galaxies with Skippy as their Guide/Mentor.I guarantee you will NOT be able to put the book down!

meant to order book 2,but ordered book 4 instead,so i have now ordered books 2 and 3,these were recommended to me,1st book was brilliant so i know i will enjoy the next 3 ,and so on.