Spineward Sectors Series by Luke Sky Wachter, Caleb Wachter, Caleb Watcher, Joshua Wachter

When the man handed him the keys and took off, no one expected Prince-Cadet Jason Montagne to act like a real admiral, least of all himself. Terrified of what might happen if he failed, he was determined to do anything (even impersonate a Confederate admiral) to succeed.Bugs, battleships and blaster-fire will turn out to be the least of his worries... moreWhen the man handed him the keys and took off, no one expected Prince-Cadet Jason Montagne to act like a real admiral, least of all himself. Terrified of what might happen if he failed, he was determined to do anything (even impersonate a Confederate admiral) to succeed.Bugs, battleships and blaster-fire will turn out to be the least of his worries. Ship-wide mechanical failures, assassination attempts, and every young man's greatest fear are just a few of the landmines the paranoid young college student must navigate if he hopes to avoid disaster. But with the galaxy's oldest junior lieutenant in charge of Engineering, a conniving young Intelligence Officer as his second-in-command, and barely half the crew needed to man the ship (the untrained, undisciplined half), the biggest threats may prove to be those closest to him.Then again, just how much trouble could he get into in a week?Before long, the question everyone will be asking is: Admiral Who? less

Coming per fan request: this is a 150 page prequel novella. Enjoy!People always told Akantha what was expected of her.Hemmed in at every turn and surrounded by suitors who were far from suitable, her Uncle wanted her to take a man as her Protector, her people wanted her ready to lead, and her bodyguard wanted her to stay safe inside the citadel... moreComing per fan request: this is a 150 page prequel novella. Enjoy!People always told Akantha what was expected of her.Hemmed in at every turn and surrounded by suitors who were far from suitable, her Uncle wanted her to take a man as her Protector, her people wanted her ready to lead, and her bodyguard wanted her to stay safe inside the citadel.So when the First Daughter of Argos was presented with the option of playing court politics, or intercepting an ancient, terrifying enemy bent on slaughtering her people, her choice should come as no surprise to those who really knew her.But the burden of duty carries a heavy price and Akantha will soon learn that the cost would be more than she ever expected. less

Spineward Sectors Series Book Two: Admiral's GambitWhen he set course for 'civilized space,' Jason Montagne thought he'd finally be able to take a deep breath and hand off sole responsibility for patrolling the border of known Space to the 'real' Confederation fleet. Unfortunately, things 'back home' in Sector 25 were in even more turmoil than he could have possibly imagined... moreSpineward Sectors Series Book Two: Admiral's GambitWhen he set course for 'civilized space,' Jason Montagne thought he'd finally be able to take a deep breath and hand off sole responsibility for patrolling the border of known Space to the 'real' Confederation fleet. Unfortunately, things 'back home' in Sector 25 were in even more turmoil than he could have possibly imagined.When an old friend of the family is caught red-handed in the act of piracy at Easy Haven, and is armed with a ship that outclasses Jason’s Lucky Clover by every measure except sheer bulk and ability to absorb damage, the Little Admiral is faced with a choice that could have consequences felt throughout the Spine.The continuing Bug Menace hangs over the Tracto System like a genocidal plague, and piracy is on the rise as news of the Imperial withdrawal spreads like wildfire among the eight Confederate sectors which make up Admiral Montagne’s neck of the woods.With the border going up in flames, Jason and the crew of the Lucky Clover will have to deal with a whole host of new problems including slipping morale, ingenious pirates, backstabbing cousins, a family reunion you wouldn’t believe, and the loss of those the Little Admiral has come to rely upon most.Can even the infamous Montagne Magic be strong enough to keep this ship from breaking apart in an orgy of violence? With pressure mounting on every side and quickly running out of places to turn for help, it will be a miracle if he can get them out of it in one piece.If he does, it will be forever remembered as the Admiral’s Gambit.Find the answers in this second installment of the Spineward Sectors Series: Admiral's Gambit less

Spineward Sectors Series Book Three of Eight: Admiral's TribulationAdmiral Jason Montagne and the crew of the Lucky Clover are back just in time for another family reunion. The last one was with the Vekna side of his family, but now he has to catch up with an an old school Montagne... the kind that gives other Montagnes a bad name, and makes Jason's relationship with Cousin Bethany seem all warm and fuzzy, by comparison.Childhood fantasies will be crushed.An aura of invincibility will be tested... moreSpineward Sectors Series Book Three of Eight: Admiral's TribulationAdmiral Jason Montagne and the crew of the Lucky Clover are back just in time for another family reunion. The last one was with the Vekna side of his family, but now he has to catch up with an an old school Montagne... the kind that gives other Montagnes a bad name, and makes Jason's relationship with Cousin Bethany seem all warm and fuzzy, by comparison.Childhood fantasies will be crushed.An aura of invincibility will be tested.It's anyone’s guess if the Little Admiral can pull another rabbit out of his hat and put an end to the piracy that’s been plaguing the border of known space ever since the Empire withdrew.Will the tables finally be turned? Will Jason find himself at the mercy of those he’s been thumbing his nose at for so long, or will his paranoia protect him from an honest-to-Murphy Admiral's Tribulation?Discover all this and more in Book Three: Admiral's Tribulation less

Spineward Sectors Series Book Four: Admiral's TrailBound, Tortured and eventually Gagged during the trial of his life, it soon becomes abundantly clear that no one wants to hear what Jason Montagne (the media’s newly minted ‘Tyrant of Cold Space) has to say in his own defense. Pirate kings, power-hungry ambassadors and scheming sector officials are all determined to bend him to their will... moreSpineward Sectors Series Book Four: Admiral's TrailBound, Tortured and eventually Gagged during the trial of his life, it soon becomes abundantly clear that no one wants to hear what Jason Montagne (the media’s newly minted ‘Tyrant of Cold Space) has to say in his own defense. Pirate kings, power-hungry ambassadors and scheming sector officials are all determined to bend him to their will.With the deck stacked against him at every turn, Jason Montagne prepares to throw himself in front of the firing line, this time to save the ragged remains of his loyal crew. Convinced he is a complete and utter failure as an Admiral, he is determined to not fail his loyal men and women again.Unfortunately for the Little Admiral and the Government that would turn him into a convenient scapegoat, a certain old Engineer isn’t concerned with anyone else’s agenda. His beloved Clover is missing, and he’s got a bone to pick with the man who lost her. As far as he’s concerned, facing overwhelming forces on an impossible mission is all in a day’s work for a man who has already spat in the demon’s eye.Saint Murphy help us! less

Spineward Sectors Series Book Five: Admiral's Revenge Fresh out of prison and with their wounds only partially healed, Vice Admiral Jason Montagne & Co. have one thing on their minds: Revenge. But with their beloved Lucky Clover in the hands of the real Tyrant of Cold Space, devising a plan of attack that doesn’t equate to suicide will be the tallest order in the history of the Little Admiral’s command... moreSpineward Sectors Series Book Five: Admiral's Revenge Fresh out of prison and with their wounds only partially healed, Vice Admiral Jason Montagne & Co. have one thing on their minds: Revenge. But with their beloved Lucky Clover in the hands of the real Tyrant of Cold Space, devising a plan of attack that doesn’t equate to suicide will be the tallest order in the history of the Little Admiral’s command. Determined not to repeat the mistakes which had so dearly cost those who followed him, Jason first must determine who he really can trust before tracking down his nemesis for their final showdown. But strained relations with the Easy Haven crew, an increasingly scatter-brained Chief Engineer, and the prolonged absence of his wife, the Lady Akantha, may prove to be insurmountable obstacles for our Little Admiral. Will the plucky Multi-Sector Patrol Fleet rise to the challenge, or will they be consumed by their Admiral’s all-consuming desire for a double-serving of revenge? One way or another, this particular dish will be served extra cold. less

This is a Novel Length Novella of about 74,000 words, making this book the size of standard published novel but only about half the size of a mainline book in this series. For reference its about twice the size of the previous Admiral's Lady book. Product Description: While Jason was getting back and gearing up for his Revenge, Akantha wasn't just sitting quietly in the corner or out waving the flag on a PR tour. She was gearing up for some revenge of her own... moreThis is a Novel Length Novella of about 74,000 words, making this book the size of standard published novel but only about half the size of a mainline book in this series. For reference its about twice the size of the previous Admiral's Lady book. Product Description: While Jason was getting back and gearing up for his Revenge, Akantha wasn't just sitting quietly in the corner or out waving the flag on a PR tour. She was gearing up for some revenge of her own. Determined to punish those who planted the knife in the MSP and just as or even more importantly her own people's back, this is one Hold-Mistress who isn't about to let the events that took place at Omicron Station pass. As far as she's concerned her Protector was far too lenient, a mistake she's not about to repeat. You see she has a name for her pain and it is King James, the very man who sent the traitors that took their ship and killed their people. There will be ashes, there will be blood and while victory may not be possible one thing is certain... whether she goes home carrying her shield or carried upon it, they will suffer as she has suffered. Or her name is not Akantha of Messene! less

Having defeated his enemies in Sector 25 and crushed the pirates in the Battle of Tracto, Admiral Jason Montagne of the Multi-Sector Patrol Fleet was ready - and even eager - to settle down to the task of rebuilding his fleet and consolidating his position within his home Sector. Unfortunately, there’s no time to rest on his laurels. Representative Kong Pao, a Sector Judge from Sectors 23 and 24, has come in person to plead for the lives of his people... moreHaving defeated his enemies in Sector 25 and crushed the pirates in the Battle of Tracto, Admiral Jason Montagne of the Multi-Sector Patrol Fleet was ready - and even eager - to settle down to the task of rebuilding his fleet and consolidating his position within his home Sector. Unfortunately, there’s no time to rest on his laurels. Representative Kong Pao, a Sector Judge from Sectors 23 and 24, has come in person to plead for the lives of his people. The Judge's people are under attack and facing potential genocide, or enslavement, under Droid rule and he beseeches the only Confederation Admiral in the Spine for help. Faced with the dilemma of joining a fight he probably can’t win, or sitting back and giving his people the time they need to rest, recover and rebuild, he’s left asking himself one question: Could he look himself in the mirror if countless millions of lives were lost and he did nothing to stop it? Will it be safety and the smart play, or another grand roll of the dice as he goes all in with the lives of those who follow him? And what will this battle-hardened, increasingly bitter Admiral do if he finds the elected Politicians of these new Sectors are determined to play politics as usual and blame everything that goes wrong on the MSP? Find out in this exciting adventure of Admiral Jason Montagne and the MSP, the guardians of the Spineward Sectors. less

Another day, another set of problems for the Spineward Sectors’ youngest Admiral. Fresh off the battle of Aqua Nova, Admiral Montagne & Co. find themselves navigating uncharted waters, surrounded by ‘allies’ who seemingly have little interest in the Multi-Sector Patrol Fleet — or the safety of its people... moreAnother day, another set of problems for the Spineward Sectors’ youngest Admiral. Fresh off the battle of Aqua Nova, Admiral Montagne & Co. find themselves navigating uncharted waters, surrounded by ‘allies’ who seemingly have little interest in the Multi-Sector Patrol Fleet — or the safety of its people. Determined to avoid having his people used as human shields in the fast-approaching final conflict with the Droid Tribes, the Little Admiral will have to dig deep into his bag of tricks to have even a prayer of coming out ahead when the final tally is made. But with a parricidal cousin and mutinous former First Officer off negotiating an unthinkable truce on his behalf; an increasingly depressed and bitter Chief Engineer grappling with his place in the universe; a wife who seems to think this is the ideal time for a momentous, life-changing event to take place; and a ramshackle fleet with far less throw weight than he would have liked to take into battle — one that’s manned by a severely undertrained crew — what could possibly go wrong? It’s all just another day at the office for the intrepid crew of the MSP. less

Book Eight of Eight in the Spineward Sectors Series: Admiral Challenge After nonstop fleet actions against pirates, Bugs, and Droids, the intrepid officers and crew of the Multi-Sector Patrol Fleet are headed home for a much-deserved—and much-needed—R&R Or so they thought With an ever-growing shadow looming across Sectors 24 & 25, a certain Lady due to make more than a few life-changing additions to the Little Admiral’s home life, and mutinous rumblings echoing throughout the fleet,... moreBook Eight of Eight in the Spineward Sectors Series: Admiral Challenge After nonstop fleet actions against pirates, Bugs, and Droids, the intrepid officers and crew of the Multi-Sector Patrol Fleet are headed home for a much-deserved—and much-needed—R&R Or so they thought With an ever-growing shadow looming across Sectors 24 & 25, a certain Lady due to make more than a few life-changing additions to the Little Admiral’s home life, and mutinous rumblings echoing throughout the fleet, a quick turnaround toward the nearest shooting war might have been a safer course than heading back to base to regroup Before it’s over, allies will be tested, enemies silenced, life-saving operations performed on unwilling patients, and the first shots will be fired in the coming war with the forces that would destroy the Spineward Sectors and its inhabitants’ way of life forever. It all hinges on whether or not Jason Montagne can emerge victorious from this, his latest Admiral’s Challenge. less

Book 9 in the Spineward Sectors Series: Admiral’s War, Part 1 After suppressing a Tracto-an uprising which would have destroyed everything they have worked to build, Vice Admiral Jason Montagne and Co. had little time to finish rebuilding the fleet and consolidating their gains thanks to the arrival of an old acquaintance—one which the citizens of the Spineward Sectors assumed had departed during the much-maligned Imperial Withdrawal... moreBook 9 in the Spineward Sectors Series: Admiral’s War, Part 1 After suppressing a Tracto-an uprising which would have destroyed everything they have worked to build, Vice Admiral Jason Montagne and Co. had little time to finish rebuilding the fleet and consolidating their gains thanks to the arrival of an old acquaintance—one which the citizens of the Spineward Sectors assumed had departed during the much-maligned Imperial Withdrawal. But as the Droid saying goes: it can be confidently asserted that assumptions serve to turn those who make them into redundant exhaust ports. Taking advantage of the Spineward Sectors’ collectively weakened state, Admiral Janeski has finally arrived on Sector 25’s doorstep. This time he's not sending proxies to deal with the situation—he's personally leading a so-called Reclamation Fleet on a rampage through the Spineward Sectors one that no sector to date has been able to so much as slow. Their goal to ‘reclaim’ the Spineward Sectors for the Empire, for the glory of MAN—and for the greater glory of the Imperial Rear Admiral himself. Fleets will be tested, ships will be lost, and even more worlds will bend the knee to these Imperial invaders—but the Little Admiral’s cadre won’t be counted among those who welcome those blasted invaders with open arms. As ambush leads to increasingly deadly counter-ambushes and a battle royal ensues, Jason must also learn to deal with the most difficult challenge of all: his own family. Everything our heroes have gone through has been a prelude to this moment. The board is set, the stakes are high, and the fate of the Spineward Sectors hangs in the balance. It’s time for a war—an Admiral’s War. less

Book 10 in the Spineward Sectors Series: Admiral’s War, Part 2 After a massive showdown with the Imperial Reclamation Fleet that left them battered, bruised and on the run to Wolf-9, the Little Admiral and Co. need time to repair, rearm and rebuild the fleet's battered morale. Fortunately Admiral Arnold Janeski formerly of the Imperial Navy wants to gather all of his foes together in one place in order to make a clean sweep of the entire sector... moreBook 10 in the Spineward Sectors Series: Admiral’s War, Part 2 After a massive showdown with the Imperial Reclamation Fleet that left them battered, bruised and on the run to Wolf-9, the Little Admiral and Co. need time to repair, rearm and rebuild the fleet's battered morale. Fortunately Admiral Arnold Janeski formerly of the Imperial Navy wants to gather all of his foes together in one place in order to make a clean sweep of the entire sector. With warships flying into Easy Haven as fast as their jump drives and the Sector Governor's can send them, these new additions are ready for the fight for the survival of their Sector... or at least their individual homeworlds to begin. With new battleships, and new personalities to deal with and an enemy chomping at gates to complete their victory and destroy everything the Admiral has worked so hard to build, can the the Little Admiral and Sector 25's Amalgamated Fleet pull it together and squeak out a win or will Jason Montagne once again be sent on the run, all his hopes and dreams shattered and destroyed beyond repair. With Parliamentary Agents scheming in the background, a droid stripped of his advocacy seduced by the Perfect Program herecy and many in the Amalgamated Fleet more concerned about a droid loving loser at the helm who just flunked out during his last battle with the enemy than are with whoever would replace him... What will be the fate of this Admiral's War? less

Book 11 in the Spineward Sectors Series: Admiral’s Nemesis, Part One: Following the defeat of Admiral Janeski, Admiral Jason Montagne and the faithful members of the MSP must seek to consolidate their gains before the vultures swoop in and snatch them away. Watch as greedy Sector Officials determined to snatch the lion's share of the hulls captured during the battle with the Reclamation Fleet descend on Easy Haven... moreBook 11 in the Spineward Sectors Series: Admiral’s Nemesis, Part One: Following the defeat of Admiral Janeski, Admiral Jason Montagne and the faithful members of the MSP must seek to consolidate their gains before the vultures swoop in and snatch them away. Watch as greedy Sector Officials determined to snatch the lion's share of the hulls captured during the battle with the Reclamation Fleet descend on Easy Haven. Shadowy forces deep inside the Empire are finally forced into the light after their plot to take the Spineward Sectors by proxy failed. And Confederation politicians more concerned with the greater good and their own next election cycle than the citizens they are sworn to protect finally take action. But is it an action that will be to the benefit of the Multi-Sector Patrol Fleet and the Spineward Sectors at large? Throw in an extra dimensional spider, helpful relatives, a ghost in the machine with its own agenda, an assassin inside the Fleet's growing anti-machine movement and a series of increasingly fast moves by a desperate Sector Governor determined to survive no matter the cost and you have the recipe for a Spineward Sector disaster. Find out what happens for all this and more in Admiral's Nemesis, Part One! less

Book Thirteen in the Spineward Sectors Series: Admiral's Fall Following the harrowing battle at Black Purgatory, the Imperial fleet is broken but far from defeated. Cornwallis has fallen but the Empire is far from reconciled to its fate... moreBook Thirteen in the Spineward Sectors Series: Admiral's Fall Following the harrowing battle at Black Purgatory, the Imperial fleet is broken but far from defeated. Cornwallis has fallen but the Empire is far from reconciled to its fate. On the Spineward Sectors side the Multi-Sector Patrol Fleet won the decisive battle but can it win the war? Backstabbing politicians and a Reclamation Fleet on the move might be enough to stop a lesser man but Admiral Jason Montagne is no lesser man, determined to rise to the occasion he risks it all. But when the Empire strikes from the Shadows can even the MSP's much vaunted Little Admiral win against impossible odds. The deck stacked against him there's only one thing left to do and no one does it better than the Little Admiral. less

Book Fourteen in the Spineward Sectors Series: Admiral's Throne Living in Exile isn't everything its cracked up to be even if it is on Tracto and Jason Montagne has been using it to get in some much needed family time, catch up on his fishing and of course stew over the way things went down. Unfortunately for the governments that exiled him they've finally run into a problem too big to handle on their own... moreBook Fourteen in the Spineward Sectors Series: Admiral's Throne Living in Exile isn't everything its cracked up to be even if it is on Tracto and Jason Montagne has been using it to get in some much needed family time, catch up on his fishing and of course stew over the way things went down. Unfortunately for the governments that exiled him they've finally run into a problem too big to handle on their own. Bug Swarms are attacking star systems all over the Spineward Sectors, including his old homeworld of Capria, and they need all the help they can get. Even if it comes from the Tyrant of Cold Space. They may need him but is the reverse is true? The Admiral they threw away in the name of peace, is not the same wide eyed idealist who assumed command of the Lucky Clover all those years ago. Can the wild eyed man of today, two years into his exile, let bygones be bygones and once again risk everything in the name of a people and government that forsake him? Even if he is, will the price he asks be too much for them to bear. Perhaps most importantly can even the Little Admiral of the Multi-Sector Patrol Fleet stop the avalanche that is about to land on the helpless people of the Spin? less