by Craig Alanson
Book 7 in the Expeditionary Force series (2018)
Publisher: self-published
The battle-scarred star carrier Flying Dutchman is finally on her way back to Earth, after an exceptionally successful series of missions that have once again Saved The World.
The ship needs a serious refit, and her exhausted crew just wants a break from constant clandestine warfare against a vicious and superior enemy. Wishes come true, right? Not for the Merry Band of Pirates.
In Renegades, Craig Alanson has refreshed the series, introduced a few new characters and situations, and gave a whole new dimension to the main, overarching storyline. This latest book is back to the what the original series is about, and readers who wanted the old style back will be happy with the latest installment. The book has many Skippy and Joe banter moments, lots of cast ideas, and enough humorous situations that the readers of this series to, once again, enjoy the story.