Star Voyager Series by William R. Forstchen

Cadet Justin Bell and his comrades at the elite Star Voyager Academy must face many obstacles and make tough decisions, both within the Academy and without, as tensions rise between the United Nations of Earth and space colonies threatening to secede... moreCadet Justin Bell and his comrades at the elite Star Voyager Academy must face many obstacles and make tough decisions, both within the Academy and without, as tensions rise between the United Nations of Earth and space colonies threatening to secede. Author of ONE SECOND AFTER and described by Harry Turtledove as “one of the most intriguing writers today in the field of historical and military science fiction”, STAR VOYAGER ACADEMY offers a fast-paced, intelligent tale of young people facing challenges that will be part of America’s future."Bill Forstchen's works have flair and power."- Joel Rosenberg "With Bill Forstchen, you'll get some of the best adventure writing in years!"- Science Fiction Chronicle "One of the most intriguing writers today in the field of historical and military science fiction."- Harry Turtledove, author of THE GUNS OF THE SOUTH and HOW FEW REMAIN re: the LOST REGIMENT series:"A parallel world novel of majestic sweep and gripping intensity."- L. Sprague de Camp, author of LEST DARKNESS FALL and THE ANCIENT ENGINEERS "Bill Forstchen is highly respected in the military history community because he is the only one working in the field who understands the operational aspects of war, as well as the tactical and the policy/Strategic levels."- Dr. Dennis Showalter, Past President of the Society for Military History, author of TANNENBERG: CLASH OF EMPIRES for ONE SECOND AFTER"A riveting, cautionary tale."- Booklist "… a gripping author. Plot, characters and all the rest of the writing stew are well executed.- The Washington Times less

Justin Bell and his friend Matt return to the Academy, looking forward to their first year as cadets. However, on their voyage to the base on the Martian moon Deimos, the paranoid ship's Captain accuses Matt of mutiny and striking an officer and, under Article 23, orders Matt's execution. It is up to Justin and his friends to find a way to save Matt, even if that means mutiny... moreJustin Bell and his friend Matt return to the Academy, looking forward to their first year as cadets. However, on their voyage to the base on the Martian moon Deimos, the paranoid ship's Captain accuses Matt of mutiny and striking an officer and, under Article 23, orders Matt's execution. It is up to Justin and his friends to find a way to save Matt, even if that means mutiny. A taut, suspenseful sequel to STAR VOYAGER ACADEMY, the story echoes a notorious incident that took place off American shores in the early 1840's. less

Justin Bell was a dreamer, but a tough one and after two trials by fire, he still dreamed of reaching for the stars. Unfortunately, the beckoning stars were becoming sinister. Contact had been made with extraterrestrials, and the visitors were not friendly. And this was the worst possible time for hostile visitors, with the Solar System on the verge of civil war... moreJustin Bell was a dreamer, but a tough one and after two trials by fire, he still dreamed of reaching for the stars. Unfortunately, the beckoning stars were becoming sinister. Contact had been made with extraterrestrials, and the visitors were not friendly. And this was the worst possible time for hostile visitors, with the Solar System on the verge of civil war. If Justin could deflect the coming firestorm of war and solve the secret of the invading aliens, he would be enshrined in the history, books. If he failed, there wouldn't be anybody left to write any history books. less