Nexus House

Series · 3 books · 2025-2026

By Rick Campbell, Rick Campbell

Books in series

The Final Stand

A Colonial Fleet Novel

2025

In the 31st century, humanity stands on the precipice of extinction. The human colonies throughout the galaxy have been decimated by the relentless assault of the Korilian Empire, leaving Earth as the final refuge. Humankind’s last hope rests on the tactical prowess of Admiral Jon McCarthy and the foresight of the Nexus House, an ancient conclave of clairvoyants who have long guided humanity's path. With the destruction of Earth nearing, the discovery of Lara Anderson, a woman with the rare and forbidden ability to read minds, offers a glimmer of hope. Against all protocols, Rhea Sidener, the visionary leader of the Nexus House, chooses to harness Lara's abilities, believing her to be the key to altering the course of the war. As the Korilian armada prepares for its final assault, the fate of humankind hangs in the balance, dependent on the execution of a daring plan that defies the odds and tests the limits of human courage and resolve. Discover The Final Stand by bestselling author Rick Campbell, a must-read for enthusiasts of epic science fiction. Fans of Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey and Frank Herbert’s iconic Dune will find themselves captivated by Campbell’s thrilling new space adventure.

Descent into Hellios

A Colonial Fleet Novel

2025

Listening time 8 hours 1 minutes From beyond her grave, a hero’s final transmission could turn the tide of a galactic war. Three years after humanity's Final Stand against the Korilian Empire, the Colonial Defense Forces have largely reclaimed the lost colonies. However, as the tide of war shifts against the Colonies again, Admiral Jon McCarthy and Lara Anderson discover a message from a long-dead prescient Nexus Ten amid the ruins of Darian 3. This startling discovery creates the potential to alter the course of the war with the Korilians, tilting the outcome toward humanity’s favor. Admiral McCarthy and Lara accompany 2nd Fleet and a Marine Expeditionary Force on a mission deep inside Korilian territory. Their target is Hellios, a dark planet hosting a Korilian facility shrouded in mystery. The mission to penetrate and neutralize the complex is perilous, and as a handpicked Marine platoon descends through each level, the stakes escalate. But when they reach a dark chamber in the heart of the enemy stronghold, no one is prepared for what they find.

The Synthec War

A Colonial Fleet Novel

2026

Listening time 7 hours 22 minutes From a distant region of the galaxy, a new threat forces old enemies to unite. The war was finally over, or so Admiral Jon McCarthy thought. But the emergence of a new enemy—the mysterious Synthecs—leads to an uneasy alliance between humans and Korilians. McCarthy finds himself navigating a dangerous landscape both in space and in the halls of diplomacy to keep the coalition from falling apart before the real battle even begins. As the Colonial and Korilian fleets prepare for an epic confrontation against a synthetic life form intent on exterminating all intelligent biological life, Lara Anderson and Elena Kapadia attempt to infiltrate a Synthec starbase on a covert mission that could turn the tide of the battle. But Elena's unstable dual personality and jealousy of Lara and McCarthy’s relationship make her a dangerous wildcard in an already perilous operation. Back on Earth, Fleet Admiral Fitzgerald faces a moral dilemma when ordered to betray her Korilian allies. Her decision could alter the course of the war and humanity's future. With time running out as the Synthec fleet prepares its assault, McCarthy and his allies must navigate a minefield of political deceit, shifting loyalties, and planned betrayals that will determine the fate of billions. Plunge into Rick Campbell’s The Synthec War, where military strategy and cosmic alliances collide. Fans of Dune and Leviathan Wakes will relish this intense sci-fi saga packed with interstellar conflict.

Authors

Rick Campbell

Author · 11 books

RICK CAMPBELL, a retired Navy Commander, served on four nuclear-powered submarines, finishing his career with tours in the Pentagon and the Washington Navy Yard. On his last submarine, he was one of the two men whose permission is required to launch the submarine's nuclear warhead-tipped missiles. Upon retirement from the Navy, Rick was signed by Macmillan / St. Martin's Press for his novel - The Trident Deception, which was hailed by Booklist as "The best submarine novel since Tom Clancy's classic - The Hunt for Red October". Rick lives with his wife and three children in the greater Washington, D.C. area, and is under contract for the fifth and sixth books in this series, sequels to The Trident Deception, Empire Rising, Ice Station Nautilus, and Blackmail. To learn more, visit Rick Campbell's website and his "Submarine 101" page at www.rickcampbellauthor.com.

Rick Campbell

Author · 2 books

Rick Campbell was the director of Anhinga Press for twenty years and is the founding director of the Florida Literary Arts Coalition and its Other Words Conference. He teaches in the Sierra Nevada College low residency MFA program and also teaches English at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. He has won a Pushcart prize, an NEA fellowship in poetry, and two poetry fellowships from the Florida Arts Council. Poems and essays have appeared in The Georgia Review, The Florida Review, Prairie Schooner, Fourth River, Kestrel, Puerto Del Sol, New Madrid and other journals. Librarian Note: There is more than one author with this name in the Goodreads database. For the Trident series author, see Rick Campbell.