Synopsis

Seven centuries into the future, aliens and humans compete for the greatest prize in the universe: the Galaxy Bowl trophy. Quarterback Quentin Barnes enters his third season at the helm of the Ionath Krakens. He's reshaped the team in his image, and the time for excuses is over; it's win, or be replaced.

Quentin's championship quest carries him and his teammates across the galaxy in a brutal twelve-game season fraught with injury and death. But he faces more than just on-field challenges. As he enters a free-agent year, several franchises vie for his services. Will he play for a new team, or will he remain with his beloved Krakens? And then there's the slight distraction that someone, somewhere, is trying to assassinate him—and he doesn't know why.

About Scott Sigler

Scott Sigler is a popular podcaster and a #1 New York Times bestselling author. He lives in San Francisco with his wife and their dog.


Reviews

Goodreads review by BigJohn on September 20, 2011

Wow, what a ride. This book starts out hitting the ground at full speed, introducing us to a completely new type of future spectator sport. The familiar cast is back, ready to take on their second season of Tier 1 football and make it all the way to the Galaxy Bowl. Along the way, their leader, Quart......more

Goodreads review by Christian on February 10, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed this, the third in the GFL (Galactic Football League) series, once again following quarterback Quentin Barnes and his team mates in the Ioanthe Krakens as they compete in Tier 1 football. I have no interest in gridiron whatsoever but this series is absolutely brilliant. You end......more

Goodreads review by Alex on June 12, 2024

Cliffhanger! Other than that, loving how Barnes is maturing and figuring himself out. Ma Tweedy cracks me up.......more

Goodreads review by David on June 23, 2021

4.75 overall but rounded up. Another fun instalment in the series for sure. Fun to see the characters change and develop as the books go. Sort of predictable that they make the playoffs but not win it all, seems to be the logical progression of the books. Also sort of called the dad being a fraud, j......more

Goodreads review by Steve on January 06, 2015

Caveats and disclaimers abound, so where to start? It is what it is, but what's not to like? Sci-Fi, football (re-imagined, but with deep respect for tradition and history), politics, organized crime, religion, etc... OK, maybe it's not for everyone, but my son and I are really enjoying the series........more