the first couple books in the series were ok. not great, but something to pass the time as I drive (trucker).
this one was just painful in so many places. Jason was a PJ, and has now been doing this for years, yet he behaves like an imbecile in so many instances it gets annoying. raise shields before battle? nah, wait til we get hit. fire first? nah. fire over population? no! might hurt people! as he flies at Mach 7+ at 1500 feet.
The Phoenix is supposed to be such a badass ship, yet seems to be outclassed by an enemy’s runabout that can take hit after hit, have its engines slagged, yet still proves hard to catch and fight.
and a love triangle? um, Mr dalzelle, don’t. just don’t. ugh