SpecOps (Expeditionary Force Book 2)

Name: SpecOps (Expeditionary Force Book 2)
Price: 1.49 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (8628 reviews)
Author: Craig Alanson

by Craig Alanson

Science Fiction

4.4 (8,628)

4.4 stars from 8,628 reviews. One of the highest rated Science Fiction books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 4, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You love space opera with grounded military tactics and characters who bicker as much as they fight.
You want humour mixed with genuine stakes, not quips that undercut the tension.
You've read the first book and need to know what happens next to Colonel Bishop and the Flying Dutchman.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer hard sci-fi focused on physics and technology over character dynamics and banter.
You want a standalone novel, not book two of a series that builds on Columbus Day.
You're looking for a quick read. This is 500+ pages of detailed military operations and alien politics.

About this book

The sequel to Columbus Day. Colonel Joe Bishop intends to fulfill a promise by taking the captured alien starship Flying Dutchman back into space. He is reluctant when the UN decides to send nearly 70 elite Special Operations troops, skilled pilots, and scientists on the mission, which he views as a fool's errand with little chance of success. At least Earth should be safe this time—or so it seems. Not quite.

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Currently on sale at $1.49 — 79% off peak. Price has dropped 3 times over the last 5 years. Goes on sale roughly every 226 days.

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Currently around #12K in the Kindle store — a steady mid-list seller.

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Currently 4.4★ from 8,628 reviews

Gaining approximately 43 new reviews per month. Steady word of mouth growth. Rating has remained stable at 4.4 over the tracking period.

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