Valkyrie by Craig Alanson

In this thrilling installment of the Expeditionary Force series, the crew of the starship Flying Dutchman embarks on a daring mission to save Earth from an impending alien threat. As they navigate through treacherous space battles and complex interstellar politics, the team must rely on their wit, courage, and the enigmatic AI, Skippy the Magnificent, to outsmart their adversaries. With time running out and the stakes higher than ever, the crew faces moral dilemmas and unexpected alliances, all while striving to protect humanity from annihilation.

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