The Thirteenth Man, J.L. Doty
The Thirteenth Man, J.L. Doty
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The Thirteenth Man

Author: J.L. Doty

Narrator: Austin Rising

Unabridged: 14 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/03/2020

Categories: Fiction, Science Fiction


Synopsis

From the author of the Treasons Cycle, the Gods Within, and the Dead Among Us series comes a stand-alone science fiction novel for fans of David Weber, Pierce Brown, Lois McMaster Bujold, and more! Spanning the galaxy, The Thirteenth Man blends the best traditions of space opera and military sci-fi into a non-stop adventure that's as much Patrick O'Brien as it is John Scalzi.

When Commander Charlie Cass, the bastard son of the Duke de Maris, returns from five years in a squalid Syndonese POW camp, he finds that little has changed in the Realm. As always, the King and the nine Dukes are conspiring against each other, but now some of them are plotting with Charlie's old enemy. And as interstellar war looms, they certainly don't need Charlie Cass messing up their delicate plans.

Unfortunately for them, that's what he's best at.

With ingenuity, tactical innovations, and just a little bit of luck, Cass might be able to not only save the Realm, but perhaps even change it for the better.

Which, of course, means he'll likely face the headsman's axe.

About J.L. Doty

Trained as a scientist with a PhD in electrical engineering (specializing in laser physics), J. L. Doty has been writing science fiction and fantasy for over thirty years. He is the author of the Treasons Cycle, the Gods Within, and the Dead Among Us series.


Reviews

Totally fun popcorn read. I actually went back and checked the publication date on this one because it had such an old-school, pulpy-sci-fi feel to it. And check out that alternate cover with the number 13! It is dreadful! I would not have looked twice at this book if I had seen that cover first! W......more

Much of the action in this book is related to the speed of the spaceships and the technicalities around gaining or losing speed. Amazingly it doesn't make the action boring but does gives you a sense of the frustration of the crews and makes it feel more realistic. It doesn't make it a better book t......more

Goodreads review by Damon

Well the author just gained a fan! Excellent book! I have found my clan at long last! The trampsies are my people haha! Very good story with a good amount of intrigue from the government. I like that the epilogue wrapped up a bit of information about their futures but don't go cheating and read it fi......more