Books in series
#1
Midshipman Henry Gallant in Space
2012
As the last star fighter in Squadron 111, Midshipman Henry Gallant is on his way from Jupiter to the nearest space base in orbit around Mars.
With the United Earth fleet on the verge of annihilation from alien ships, he can expect no help.
In order to reach Mars, Gallant must make his way through the asteroid belt and threating aliens.
With so much uncertainty about the alien capabilities and intentions, analyzing the captured computer equipment in Gallant’s possession could prove crucial.
The fate of Earth could rest on the abilities of Midshipman Henry Gallant. Unfortunately, it is his abilities that have been much in doubt during his tour of duty.
In an era of genetic engineering, he is the only Natural (non-genetically enhanced) officer in the fleet. His classmates and superior officers have all expressed their concern that he will not be up to the demands of the space service.
Only bright and attractive junior officer Kelsey Mitchel has shown any sympathy for Gallant. Now as his astrogator on the last fighter in Squadron 111, her life as well as a good many others, depends of Henry Gallant.
#2
Lieutenant Henry Gallant
2014
In an era of genetic engineering, Lieutenant Henry Gallant is the only Natural (non-genetically enhanced) officer left in the fleet. In spite of his superiors’ concerns that he is not up to the challenge, his unique mental abilities have proven essential to the defense of the United Planets in its fight against the Titan invaders.
Serving on the first FTL prototype, the Intrepid, on its maiden voyage to Tau-Ceti, Gallant finds a lost human colony on the planet Elysium. Elysium’s leader, Cyrus Wolfe, has allied himself with an ancient Artificial Intelligence which had lain dormant on the planet for millennia, but is now willing to protect the colonists against the Titans.
Gallant allies himself with Alaina Hepburn, the leader of the democratic opposition. With Alaina’s help, he discovers that the ancient AI has a sinister ulterior motive and he must match his exceptional mind against the complexity of machine intelligence to escape the ultimate trap and prevent the extermination of humanity.
In Lieutenant Henry Gallant, one man pits the naked human mind against the perspicacity of machine intelligence.
#2.1
Lieutenant Henry Gallant
Screenplay
2022
Screenplay (Star Trek meets Forbidden Planet)
Can a Natural survive in the 22nd Century genetically engineered space navy?
Lieutenant Henry Gallant is the only Natural left in the fleet. In spite of his superiors' concern that he is not up to the challenge, his unique mental abilities are essential to the defense against hostile aliens.
Serving on the first FTL prototype, the Intrepid, to Tau-Ceti, Gallant finds a lost human colony on the planet Elysium. An ancient Artificial Intelligence which had lain dormant on the planet for millennia, comes to life and threatens the colony.
Henry Gallant must pit his naked human mind against the perspicacity of machine intelligence.
#3
Henry Gallant and the Warrior
2015
In the 22th Century, the people of the Solar System have banded together against an alien invasion. Unfortunately, they’re losing—badly.
As the only Natural remaining in the genetically engineered officer corps of the United Planet’s fleet, Henry Gallant has unique mental abilities that have proven essential to the defense against the Titan invaders. Nevertheless his fellow officers lack faith in him, and worse, he has angered prominent men by speaking truth to power.
Despite this, Admiral Collingsworth has given him command of the Warrior, the most advanced stealth warship in the UP arsenal and ordered him to the alien’s main base to spy, intrigue, and disrupt their war capacity.
Gallant’s mission leads to risky battles and painful choices, but no choice is more personal, or intimate, than the choice to face your own death. And for Henry Gallant—a flawed young man, in a hopeless situation, against overwhelming odds—a dreadful decision looms before him.
He has only one saving grace—he is unafraid.
#4
Commander Gallant
2016
Henry Gallant thought Alaina loved him, but now she’s found someone else. A tidal wave of loss and grief swept over him, leaving him undecided about what to do next, or how to move forward.
Despite his sorrow, he goes on a dangerous mission to an invading aliens’ home world in the Gliese-581 star system. There he uses a neural interface to penetrate their communication network and steal a high ranking alien’s identity. Through this artifice he learns about their history and society, and discovers a way to hinder and possibly defeat them.
A side-effect of linking into the alien network—which was created for autistic savants—is that Gallant’s mind is stimulated and enhanced to the point where he begins to experience superintelligence abilities.
Upon returning from his mission, there is concern that Gallant might pose a more serious threat than the aliens. While he struggles to fend off those who doubt his loyalty, he fights to win back Alaina.
This is the fourth book of The Henry Gallant Saga, but it can be read as a standalone story.
#5
Captain Henry Gallant
2019
Henry Gallant is the captain of the spacecraft carrier Constellation. He is the last hope of the Marines stranded on a volcanic wasteland nine light-years from Earth.
Not since Guadalcanal has the 2nd Marine Division faced a grimmer struggle to hold on against a powerful and ruthless enemy.
As the Titan invaders close in, the Marines wonder if there is the 'will' to save them.
Top Gun pilots Rob Ryan and Lorelei Steward take a desperate gamble to save Nathan Steward and the remnants of the 2nd Division.
Will they be in time?
Will they be enough?
For fans of Honor Harrington and Horatio Hornblower.
#6
Commodore Henry Gallant
2020
An Unidentified Flying Object brings an alien dignitary to Earth.
The ancient Chameleon want to make a deal with Earth to stop the genocidal Titans.
The Chameleon are humanoid but have an AI chip implanted in their brain which gives them unique abilities. Henry Gallant's exceptional capabilities to interface with AI technology makes him the key to travel to the Chameleon world to negotiate a mutual defense treaty and obtain the alien's superior stealth technology.
After acquiring the advanced stealth technology, Henry Gallant leads a raid against the Titan's home world.
#7
Henry Gallant and the Great Ship
2020
The people of Earth are traveling to the stars to create a galactic empire, but two mighty alien species are poised to stop them.
The ancient Chameleon race and the genocidal Titans have found common ground. Their alien credo is . . . All humans must die.
The Chameleon are humanoid but have an AI chip implanted in their brain which gives them unique abilities. Henry Gallant's exceptional ability to interface with AI makes him the key to understanding their technology.
For Fans of Gattaca and Horatio Hornblower.
#8
Rear Admiral Henry Gallant
2021
The enemy aliens sued for peace . . . but they lied!
To Humanity’s shock and horror, the Titans launched a surprise attack on the Solar System. They devastated the United Planet’s Home Fleet.
Henry Gallant’s Task Force 34 was all that stood between the aliens and Earth.
At home, Alaina wanted to start a family. Forcing Gallant to assess if he was a Natural “superman” or a disappointment to one and all.
For fans of Horatio Hornblower.
#9
Midshipman Henry Gallant at the Academy
2022
As I retire as Fleet Admiral of the United Planets, I consider it my duty to reveal the internal struggles that helped shape my character while I was developing into a naval officer. From my arrival at the Mars Space Academy as a naive lad of fifteen, I persevered through two grueling training years until my deployment to active duty aboard the battlecruiser, Repulse.
My memories of those years are often blurred by volatile emotions. But I will endeavor to recall them as objectively as possible so that those who come after me may learn from my missteps.
While my appointment to the academy was exciting, I arrived penniless and friendless. At first, everything was bewildering and overwhelming. I had no idea how this journey as a naval officer would end, nor did I ever dream of someday reaching my current rank. Still, the extraordinary trials and ordeals I endured during those nascent days serviced me well as I prepared to face the professional and personal challenges to come.
The greatest truth I have learned is . . . courage is contagious.
Sincerely,
Henry Gallant
Fleet Admiral of the United Planets
Authors
H. Peter Alesso
Author · 19 books
I love words, but that wasn't always true. I grew up with a talent for numbers, leading me to follow a different path. I went to Annapolis and MIT and became a nuclear physicist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Only after I retired was my desire to tell stories reawakened. In recent years, I have immersed myself in the world of words, drawing on my scientific knowledge and personal experience to shape my writing. As a scientist, I explored physics and technology, which enabled me to create informative and insightful books, sharing my knowledge with readers who sought to expand their understanding in these areas—contributing to their intellectual growth while satisfying my own passion. But it was my time as a naval officer that ignited my imagination and propelled me into science fiction. After graduating from the United States Naval Academy and serving on nuclear submarines during both hot and cold wars, I witnessed firsthand the complexities and challenges of military operations that seamen face daily. This allowed me a unique perspective, which I channeled into creating Henry Gallant and a 22nd-century world where a space officer fought against invading aliens. Through this narrative, I explored the depths of human resilience, the mysteries of space, and the intricacies of military conflict. My stories let me share the highlights of my journey with you. I hope you enjoy the ride. (www.hpeteralesso.com) H. Peter Alesso Amazon Author Page" https://www.amazon.com/H.-Peter-Aless... 'The Henry Gallant Sage' Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheHenryGall... website: https://www.ai-hive.net/
