Space Navy Series by Jonathon Fletcher

Librarian note: alternative cover edition - ASIN B009PK84WWFour years ago Josiah Trenchard was almost killed during the Insurgent uprising of Belatu-Cadros on Mars; his throat slashed by a mysterious, masked and black clad assassin. His only clue to the assassin's hidden identity was a whispered goodbye in a feminine Japanese accent... moreLibrarian note: alternative cover edition - ASIN B009PK84WWFour years ago Josiah Trenchard was almost killed during the Insurgent uprising of Belatu-Cadros on Mars; his throat slashed by a mysterious, masked and black clad assassin. His only clue to the assassin's hidden identity was a whispered goodbye in a feminine Japanese accent. But for some reason, she let him live…Now Commander Trenchard is fighting the Insurgents once more when he is unexpectedly re-assigned to the untested prototype Wolverine class vessel, the “Might of Fortitude”, the most deadly hunter-killer in the fleet. Uprooted from the star-ship that he has come to call home, Trenchard discovers that he has been specifically requested by an old comrade, now Captain of the cramped, submarine-like star-ship, which is about to be launched on her maiden voyage. Her mission: to hunt down bloodthirsty pirates who have unleashed a reign of terror throughout the asteroid belt.Struggling with an inexperienced crew, bad turns to worse when the hunter becomes the hunted and Commander Trenchard must put his life on the line to save his ship, his crew, and the honour of the Space Navy... less

An alternate cover edition can be found here and here After surviving a mutiny aboard the star-ship Might of Fortitude, Josiah Trenchard has been promoted to Captain and is finding out that it is not all that it’s cracked up to be.When Insurgent terrorists kill thousands of innocent people on Earth, he and his crew are sent on a mission to protect a facility vital to the war effort which is located deep within the Kuyper Belt... moreAn alternate cover edition can be found here and here After surviving a mutiny aboard the star-ship Might of Fortitude, Josiah Trenchard has been promoted to Captain and is finding out that it is not all that it’s cracked up to be.When Insurgent terrorists kill thousands of innocent people on Earth, he and his crew are sent on a mission to protect a facility vital to the war effort which is located deep within the Kuyper Belt. Unfortunately the Insurgents have now become allies with the heavily armed pirates who prowl the asteroid belt and they are racing to occupy the space station and steal a dark military secret hidden within.In the midst of battle, a terrible something wakens from cryogenic slumber, and carves a wake of death and destruction throughout the space station. Can Captain Trenchard save the day? Just who is the mysterious leader of the pirates? And what are the dark motives of the Papaver Corporation? less

Librarian note: alternative cover edition - ASIN B00B71WQMGCaptain Josiah Trenchard has become known as “the fixer” because of his growing notoriety for solving the United Worlds Space Navy’s most difficult, and dangerous problems.After the Insurgent terrorists attack the headquarters of the mighty Papaver Corporation, Trenchard’s ship the “Might of Fortitude” is sent on a mission to police the planet where the deadly gas used in the attack is produced... moreLibrarian note: alternative cover edition - ASIN B00B71WQMGCaptain Josiah Trenchard has become known as “the fixer” because of his growing notoriety for solving the United Worlds Space Navy’s most difficult, and dangerous problems.After the Insurgent terrorists attack the headquarters of the mighty Papaver Corporation, Trenchard’s ship the “Might of Fortitude” is sent on a mission to police the planet where the deadly gas used in the attack is produced.Meanwhile, one of his crewmembers, injured in a previous encounter with the Morgenstern battle robot, is experiencing terrifying waking nightmares. To put a cap on Trenchard’s day, he is forced to realise that there may very well be a traitor in his crew... less

Librarian note: alternative cover edition - ASIN B00ELANUUCThe crew of the Might of Fortitude barely have time to recover from the loss of Stofan and Cox when they are sent on a desperate rescue mission. All communication has been lost with the scientific research vessel S.S. Seishi. Proteus Pharmaceuticals’ boss Akihito Nakamura is desperately concerned for his son who is aboard, inspecting the ship... moreLibrarian note: alternative cover edition - ASIN B00ELANUUCThe crew of the Might of Fortitude barely have time to recover from the loss of Stofan and Cox when they are sent on a desperate rescue mission. All communication has been lost with the scientific research vessel S.S. Seishi. Proteus Pharmaceuticals’ boss Akihito Nakamura is desperately concerned for his son who is aboard, inspecting the ship. Nakamura makes a personal plea to Admiral Fife that Captain Josiah Trenchard, the “Fixer”, should be sent on the rescue mission. What lies in wait for the troopers of the Might of Fortitude this time? What terrors shuffle in the darkness, snarling and clawing and lusting after human flesh? What is the terrible truth behind the miracle drug Ōnamuji?WARNING! THIS BOOK CONTAINS SCENES OF A VIOLENT NATURE AND REPETITIVE USE OF SWEARING. PLEASE DO NOT READ IT IF YOU ARE OF A SENSITIVE NATURE. PARENTS PLEASE USE DISCRETION IF YOU ALLOW YOUR CHILDREN TO READ THIS STORY. less

An alternate cover edition can be found here and here‘What is it? Every once in a while someone mentions “Belatu-Cadros” like it’s a magic word! It was just another battle, wasn’t it?’ Just who is this man Josiah Trenchard? Why did he join the Space Navy? What did happen on Mars four years ago that made him into the man that he is? For that matter, what does Martian spider really taste like? These questions and more will be answered as we follow the career of Josiah Trenchard from a boy to a... moreAn alternate cover edition can be found here and here‘What is it? Every once in a while someone mentions “Belatu-Cadros” like it’s a magic word! It was just another battle, wasn’t it?’ Just who is this man Josiah Trenchard? Why did he join the Space Navy? What did happen on Mars four years ago that made him into the man that he is? For that matter, what does Martian spider really taste like? These questions and more will be answered as we follow the career of Josiah Trenchard from a boy to a man. He learns to fight, learns to love and learns to hate with a vengeance. Belatu-Cadros was the first major battle in the war against the Insurgents. It is a battle that will see his friends killed, his enemies prosper and his very first meeting with a certain Japanese assassin… SPOILER NOTICE: Although this episode is in essence a prequel, it is advisory to read parts one through four first to avoid spoilers. less