The Only Game in the Galaxy

Paul Collins

Sep 2013 · The Maximus Black Files Book 3 · Ford Street Publishing

About this ebook

In a galaxy of cutthroat companies, shadowy clans and a million agendas, spy agency RIM barely wields enough control to keep order. Maximus Black is RIM’s star cadet.
But he has a problem. One of RIM’s best agents, Anneke Longshadow, knows there’s a mole in the organisation.
And Maximus has a lot to hide.

Ratings and reviews

After an agonising wait, Maximus Black is back more sinister than ever. The Only Game in the Galaxy concludes the race between Anneke Longshadow and Maximus Black to locate the hidden weapon caches. Each contains a fleet of Demon Class dreadnoughts capable of destroying planets. Big players combine for the final conflict; all with hidden agendas and scores to settle. Sasume from Myoto and Bodanis of Imperial Standard join forces with the RIM Agency and Anneke’s fleet of dreadnoughts. Backed up by the might and power of Quesada, an army of transmogrified humans and two fleets of dreadnoughts, Maximus strives to conquer the galaxy and destroy Anneke once and for all. Throughout the chaos small players step up to the fore, turning the tide of battle and shaping a new destiny. The internal struggles of the main characters left me wanting the best outcome for all concerned. A surprise in itself, after doing the unpardonable, I still wanted Black to be happy! This action packed, fast paced book will keep you on the edge of your seat, and keep you guessing right until the end. It was a great pleasure to read this finely crafted book from a mighty fine author! Robyn Donoghue

About the author

Paul Collins has written over 130 books and 140 short stories. He is best known for The Quentaris Chronicles, which he co-edits with Michael Pryor, The Jelindel Chronicles, The Earthborn Wars and The World of Grrym trilogy in collaboration with Danny Willis.
Paul’s latest picture book is The Glasshouse, illustrated by Jo Thompson.
Paul has been short-listed for many awards and won the Aurealis, William Atheling and the inaugural Peter McNamara awards. He has had two Notable Books in the Children’s Book Council of Australia Awards.