Jack Campbell
Jack Campbell
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Jack Campbell is the pen name of John G. Hemry, a retired U.S. Navy officer and American military science fiction writer. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served in the surface fleet and in other assignments before turning to writing.
As Jack Campbell he is best known for The Lost Fleet series and its sequels, and he has also written The Pillars of Reality fantasy series; under his own name he wrote the Stark's War trilogy and the Paul Sinclair "JAG in Space" series. His short fiction has appeared mostly in Analog. He lives in Maryland.
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Jack Campbell is widely recognized for his military science fiction series, The Lost Fleet, which features a fleet commander navigating complex interstellar warfare and political intrigue.
The main series begins with "Dauntless," followed by "Fearless," "Courageous," "Valiant," "Relentless," and concludes with "Victorious." There are also several spin-off series that expand on this universe.
Yes, Jack Campbell is a pseudonym used by author John G. Hemry, who also writes other science fiction works under his real name.
A new reader should begin with "Dauntless," the first book in The Lost Fleet series, as it introduces the main characters and the core conflict of his most popular work.