--- product_id: 4622057 title: "Earth Strike: A Gritty Military Space Opera in the Vein of Battlestar Galactica – Star Carrier Book One (Star Carrier Series, 1) Mass Market Paperback – February 23, 2010" brand: "ian douglas" price: "$5.70" currency: USD in_stock: false reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/4622057-earth-strike-a-gritty-military-space-opera-in-the-vein store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Earth Strike: A Gritty Military Space Opera in the Vein of Battlestar Galactica – Star Carrier Book One (Star Carrier Series, 1) Mass Market Paperback – February 23, 2010 **Brand:** ian douglas **Price:** $5.70 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Earth Strike: A Gritty Military Space Opera in the Vein of Battlestar Galactica – Star Carrier Book One (Star Carrier Series, 1) Mass Market Paperback – February 23, 2010 by ian douglas - **How much does it cost?** $5.70 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4622057-earth-strike-a-gritty-military-space-opera-in-the-vein) ## Best For - ian douglas enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ian douglas brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Earth Strike: A Gritty Military Space Opera in the Vein of Battlestar Galactica – Star Carrier Book One (Star Carrier Series, 1) Mass Market Paperback – February 23, 2010 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51VtTnXrdDL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice approach to space fleet warfare.... *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2014* I really like the Jack Campbell lost fleet books, but I've read them all and wanted more in that genre. I found this series and decided to give it a try. It is a lot of fun. I do not consider this as good as the Jack Campbell books, particularly the original Lost Fleet series. But, it is very good on its own. Douglas is really William H. Keith, Jr. who writes under a dozen pseudonyms. The writing does have that feel of quick-and-done to it. He must write a book a month to have the quantity he has achieve. There is quite a bit of redundancy, but if you are fond of technobabble, you don't mind too much. The characters are a bit shallow in places. But, the action is very exciting. Douglas has created a very different future from Campbell, with very different technologies and modes of battle. Like Campbell, he recognizes the importance of light speed and the huge distances in space. He does differentiate the drive technologies, making small fighters a critically important component of the arsenal. This book has a bit of a weakness that a fighter pilot invents on the fly what should have been a pretty obvious weapon, given the technology.But, you can't put these down. Once started, you want to know what will happen next. How will they compete against overwhelmingly superior enemies? What is the enemy? There are a lot of mysteries that will also keep you in the series, though I must admit that sometimes I think the protagonists are not very smart and don't see ideas that the reader gets pretty clearly from the narrative. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Finished much better than it began *by G***H on Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2015* Through about 80% of this book, I was wavering between giving it 2 stars or 3 stars. (I use the Netflix scale; 2 = didn't like, 3 = liked). There was FAR too much techno-babble in the first three or four chapters, and too much "author to reader" minute explanation in the rest of the book. On a couple of occasions, the author actually seemed to pause the story to explain something, unnecessarily, to the reader. All of that being said, as I read through the last 20% of the book, I came to enjoy the story very much. It wasn't a very deep story -- a battle, followed by a brief slow down, followed by another battle, the end -- but as a military veteran I found that I thoroughly enjoyed it. This is the literary equivalent of an action movie -- not a lot of character development, but a lot to watch. Despite all of that techno-babble and explanation, the author did do a fine job of giving the reader some exciting action and, in my opinion, earned that 4th star. I will definitely continue with book #2. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Why I read science-fiction *by M***N on Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2013* As a retired military guy-and a Technical War Gaming Instructor for the US Army, I read Sci-Fi to be inspired. I love new ideas - I love old ideas that fit into new technology, new ideas that fit into old technology. I'm carried away by the 'what-ifness' of a good read. Inspired by the rapid advances in technology applied to the military - as well as military technology filtering down to the civilian sector in my lifetime - this segment of science fiction - inspired from the early works of Robert Heinlein has always held a fascination for me that has never diminished.Those who complain of military societies' lack of dimension obviously have never served - or if they have - left with an experience they weren't counting on. That society more or less reflects the population from which it draws its members. The balance between civilian control and military decision making - mocked by some - is very real in our current military. The number of military lawyers present down to Brigade level (that) double as 'legal advisors' to the command is mind boggling - and woe to the soldiers found in violation of Rules of Engagement (ROE). These lawyers in uniform temper the command structure to remind them of their limits of authority - determined by political decisions made by civilian leadership.Character development may not be this authors strong suit - maybe his least developed ability - but still good enough to string along the technical fantasy he weaves. Again, military populations reflect the society that spawns them - and most militaries are the conservators of that nations legitimacy to its population. Flag Officers are political animals whether they want to be or not - it goes with the rank and the branch of service. A fact of life that through history has never changed.There has always been a balance between offense and defense - and in this future world of immense offensive power - defense is little more than trying to evade kinetic power that dwarfs anything we currently have on the drawing boards. Military medicine has always been first rate - since my youngest days in the service - to now - the prospective of an old contractor marveling at those advancements that occurred in his life time. A personal fascination that brings enjoyment with every page I turn.Gene Roddenberry imagined a multi-cultural future that may or may not come to fruition - and one who was born in New York City in the late 40's - I watched - often from afar - wave after wave of human migration come through my old town. It's neither bad - nor good - politically or morally - it just is. Cratering an author because you don't believe in his view of the future - is your right - but so what? Literature is meant to convey an author's view of future, past or current humanity - of trends that develop in one generation and mutate or morph over time. Be it global warming, technology used for good or evil or migration trends - a good author makes one THINK!Overall - I find the book for me - to be a page turner. Just my personal taste - waiting to see the what, how, when and why that makes reading enjoyable. Say what you want - a series that holds your attention - page after page. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/4622057-earth-strike-a-gritty-military-space-opera-in-the-vein](https://www.desertcart.us/products/4622057-earth-strike-a-gritty-military-space-opera-in-the-vein) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-10*