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USS Washington: The Black Ship (USS Hamilton Book 9)

USS Washington: The Black Ship (USS Hamilton Book 9)

Mark Wayne McGinnis
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"Okay, this one was fricken Un-Put-Downable!" Ethan Montgomery

In the dying embers of an interstellar war, newly appointed Fleet Commander Galvin Quintos stands as humanity's last hope, staring down the maw of oblivion. Entrusted with the technological marvel, Omninought-Class warship, USS Washington, Quintos embarks on a campaign to engage the merciless Grish Empire's three formidable armadas—Prowess, Torrent, and Pinnacle.

Outnumbered and outgunned, Quintos leads the battered vessels of Alpha Fleet in a desperate bid to avert Earth’s Armageddon. But in the heart of galactic conflict, Chaplain Halman Trent, a cunning predator disguised in piety, preys upon the vulnerable, especially the alluring Petty Officer Aubrey Laramie. With whispers of comfort, he exploits her inner turmoil and fuels her darkest desires. All too soon, Trent's influence expands, casting a dark shadow over the entire ship and crew.

Things go from bad to worse; in a devastating technological catastrophe, a merciless twist of fate may have doomed XO Gail Pristy to her final gasps, ruthlessly stripping away any chance she has to survive. Will Quintos find the strength to confront his deepest emotions while knowing it’s a fight that’s come too late?

Forced to split forces, it’s time to bring the fight to the enemy's doorstep, zero hour has arrived for Quintos and his crew. Orders from Breach the impenetrable 50 Star Gun bulwarks guarding the Grish star system—a defensive gauntlet that has thwarted every allied force before them. There's no sugar-coating it; this is a suicide run that cannot be survived but may just buy precious time for Alpha Fleet light-years away.

Pre-Release

Masterful
Got an early copy of USS Washington. I gotta say, the story was pretty epic. There’s a lot going on, but Mark McGinnis does a masterful job of juggling different storylines, without getting tangled up. Captain Quintos is in top form. And Hardy is, as always, well, my favorite. - Kevin D.

Space Fleet, Battles, and Innovation
USS Washington, the Black Ship kind of blew me away. I’m a simple guy who loves a good story. The author did not let me down. I enjoy BV Larson and other similar authors, and McGinnis is right up there. I like the author’s humor and the time he takes to develop his characters. I’ll be reading more of the USS Hamilton series, and his other books. Hooked. – Marcus

Hardy Rocks
I was afraid that Hardy was still lost in space, but he’s back. I love the camaraderie between Quintos and the ChronoBot. The scenes between them and the rest of the crew are somehow believable, even though the scenarios are far from ordinary. I’m in awe of the author’s imagination. Thanks for the pre-release book. Hats off to you, for a phenomenal space opera sci-fi novel. – Leslie O.

WOW
I did not know what to expect. I get many books before their release date, so this was just another one to read in my spare time. I love science fiction, particularly military sci-fi. I read Craig Alanson, James Corey, Vaugh Heppner, and others. Mark McGinnis is a nice blend of all of them. Irreverent humor, creative technology, out-of-the-box aliens, incredible space battles, and more. So, I ended up reading the whole book in a day, much to the frustration of my wife. But I told her about the book, and now she wants to read it. – Richard E.
Language
English
Pages
412
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
April 19, 2024

USS Washington: The Black Ship (USS Hamilton Book 9)

Mark Wayne McGinnis
0/5 ( ratings)
Read Download
"Okay, this one was fricken Un-Put-Downable!" Ethan Montgomery

In the dying embers of an interstellar war, newly appointed Fleet Commander Galvin Quintos stands as humanity's last hope, staring down the maw of oblivion. Entrusted with the technological marvel, Omninought-Class warship, USS Washington, Quintos embarks on a campaign to engage the merciless Grish Empire's three formidable armadas—Prowess, Torrent, and Pinnacle.

Outnumbered and outgunned, Quintos leads the battered vessels of Alpha Fleet in a desperate bid to avert Earth’s Armageddon. But in the heart of galactic conflict, Chaplain Halman Trent, a cunning predator disguised in piety, preys upon the vulnerable, especially the alluring Petty Officer Aubrey Laramie. With whispers of comfort, he exploits her inner turmoil and fuels her darkest desires. All too soon, Trent's influence expands, casting a dark shadow over the entire ship and crew.

Things go from bad to worse; in a devastating technological catastrophe, a merciless twist of fate may have doomed XO Gail Pristy to her final gasps, ruthlessly stripping away any chance she has to survive. Will Quintos find the strength to confront his deepest emotions while knowing it’s a fight that’s come too late?

Forced to split forces, it’s time to bring the fight to the enemy's doorstep, zero hour has arrived for Quintos and his crew. Orders from Breach the impenetrable 50 Star Gun bulwarks guarding the Grish star system—a defensive gauntlet that has thwarted every allied force before them. There's no sugar-coating it; this is a suicide run that cannot be survived but may just buy precious time for Alpha Fleet light-years away.

Pre-Release

Masterful
Got an early copy of USS Washington. I gotta say, the story was pretty epic. There’s a lot going on, but Mark McGinnis does a masterful job of juggling different storylines, without getting tangled up. Captain Quintos is in top form. And Hardy is, as always, well, my favorite. - Kevin D.

Space Fleet, Battles, and Innovation
USS Washington, the Black Ship kind of blew me away. I’m a simple guy who loves a good story. The author did not let me down. I enjoy BV Larson and other similar authors, and McGinnis is right up there. I like the author’s humor and the time he takes to develop his characters. I’ll be reading more of the USS Hamilton series, and his other books. Hooked. – Marcus

Hardy Rocks
I was afraid that Hardy was still lost in space, but he’s back. I love the camaraderie between Quintos and the ChronoBot. The scenes between them and the rest of the crew are somehow believable, even though the scenarios are far from ordinary. I’m in awe of the author’s imagination. Thanks for the pre-release book. Hats off to you, for a phenomenal space opera sci-fi novel. – Leslie O.

WOW
I did not know what to expect. I get many books before their release date, so this was just another one to read in my spare time. I love science fiction, particularly military sci-fi. I read Craig Alanson, James Corey, Vaugh Heppner, and others. Mark McGinnis is a nice blend of all of them. Irreverent humor, creative technology, out-of-the-box aliens, incredible space battles, and more. So, I ended up reading the whole book in a day, much to the frustration of my wife. But I told her about the book, and now she wants to read it. – Richard E.
Language
English
Pages
412
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
April 19, 2024

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