Fleet Command's Enigma Ship — John B. Bolton

Fleet Command's Enigma Ship is the first volume in The Star Voyager Series. This novel lays the groundwork for the series by describing all the main characters in detail. You'll learn who they are, why they are like they are, what each one's hangups are and how each one copes with life. In other words, what makes each one tick? You also get to learn about new technology the Alliance of Planets has developed and how it is used. Is is used for defending their space or for going into deep space to conquer new planets and for subjugating the people? Is the Alliance of Planets good or are they in league with one another only conquer the universe? In any case the action is constant and at times very intense, but at the same time there are moments where humor takes over and even moments of passion. After all, it is life aboard a space ship, where males and females live and work in close quarters.