Off Javelin Station by Marc Alan Edelheit ~ a Review

by MK French

Captain Garrett is still in charge of a ragtag crew of survivors from Midway Station, and now he must create a lethal fighting force out of them. Alien forces aren't the only problem. A rival captain can't stand that Garrett is in charge and threatens mutiny. Alien infiltrators disguised as ordinary humans are on every ship with orders to destroy them. Javelin Station is resisting the alien attack, but can Garrett continue to save humanity?

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October 2025; Second Sky; 978-1836187387
audio, ebook, print (404 pages); science fiction

This is the second book in the series, following Off Midway Station. It picks up soon after that novel, so you absolutely have to read it in order. The survivors are now within one carrier ship, and there are growing concerns and risks. Garrett has a small group of trustworthy people, but now there are so many more to contend with. He's low on resources and time, increasing the pressure on the crew. We feel it along with the crew; the different POVs show us how the tension and threats to humanity affect not just command, but the fighter pilots and the civilians volunteering to do medical training. The threat of a different kind of war is raised as they learn about the infiltrators and thwart attacks on the ship and command.

The second half of the book is all battle strategy and tactics as Garrett and his team race toward their objective. They have an experimental device, rare weapons, and their sheer size in their favor. The enemy is numerous and doesn't care how many of them are sacrificed. It's war, and battles are won by those with better tactics and more ruthlessness. The chapters run quickly, and the ending comes as a sudden stop. The overall mission isn't done yet, and the war isn't over. We're going to see more books outlining the war, with new concern regarding the infiltrators and the hidden enemy. This continues in the same vein as the first, with huge space battles and military tactics for those who enjoy the genre. 

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Born and raised in New York City, M.K. French started writing stories when very young, dreaming of different worlds and places to visit. She always had an interest in folklore, fairy tales, and the macabre, which has definitely influenced her work. She currently lives in the Midwest with her husband, three young children, and a golden retriever.

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