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JAG in Space #2

Burden of Proof

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John G. Hemry is the New York Times bestselling author of The Lost Fleet (writing as Jack Campbell). With his Paul Sinclair novels, he creates a world of "outstanding suspense, realism, and...first rate military SF." (Booklist)

Lieutenant Junior Grade Paul Sinclair must adjust to his new position on the warship USS Michaelson--juggling his Legal Officer responsibilities and his intensifying relationship with girlfriend Jen Shen.

When an explosion takes out most of Forward Engineering, Sinclair leads the effort to extinguish the fire. He's practically a hero. But when Captain Shen, Jen’s father, is brought in to conduct an investigation, it seems that he’s gunning for his daughter’s suitor. Soon Sinclair uncovers evidence that points to a cover-up—involving a rising star in the officer corps. His evidence is circumstantial, and the suspect is the son of a powerful vice admiral. He's determined to see justice done, but is he willing to risk his name, his career, and his future among the stars?

293 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published March 1,2004
Series
JAG in Space

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293 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published
March 1, 2004 by Ace
ISBN
9780441011476
ASIN
0441011470
Language
English

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Also writes under the pseudonym of Jack Campbell.

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Eric-romance
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April 17,2025
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Another great science fiction book by John G. Hemry a.k.a. Jack Campbell. This book is a blend of hard SF, military SF and legal drama. It describes the first tour of duty of a young Navy Ensign (Ensign Paul Sinclair) on a deep space ship. One of his side jobs is as the ships legal adviser. When a new officer on the ship causes an explosion which kills an enlisted man, his side job suddenly takes on great importance and a test of his character. A great read which I highly recommend.
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SanaeK10
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April 17,2025
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Another good Paul Sinclair Story

Finished the second "Paul Sinclair" story and liked it immensely. I will say Mr. Hemry's court room descriptions are a bit of a slog. I spent 20 years in the military with 10 of them as a senior NCO [The Air Force's version of a Chief Petty Officer ) I was involved in 2 Courts Martial (look it up civies that's the correct way to say it) as Master at Arms and find the procedures described here accurate to my experience. Maybe that's why I find some of the detail a bit tedious. But to the rest of the book - OUTSTANDING! Good character development, good sense of literary tension and he always comes through with a satisfying ending. Readers can buy the book knowing they'll get their money's worth.
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ZAZC
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April 17,2025
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Hemry, alias Jack Campbell, writes compelling stories and this series about the legal ramifications in the US Space Navy is the same. I have enjoyed the whole series. This story has a nice action sequence to set up the criminal and legal story as our Lieutenant Junior Grade Sinclair has to lead a fire brigade to put out a fuel fire in engineering after an explosion.
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Lordsimonf
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April 17,2025
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I like this one better than the first in the series. More courtroom drama and development of old and new characters.
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April 17,2025
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The second installment in the JAG is Space series is structured much like its predecessor, A Just Determination. Paul Sinclair is now a Lieutenant JG, still serving on the U.S.S. Michaelson. A deadly accident in forward engineering isn’t investigated as it should. An officer attempts to cover up the truth. Sinclair is in the middle. To mix things up, his girlfriend Jen’s father is a Navy Captain. Major trial in the second half.

This story is a bit weaker than A Just Determination, but still quite good. If you liked the first book, you will undoubtedly like this one. Hemry does well in advancing Paul and Jen’s stories and the changes in their characters.

Note: Hemry also writes under the pseudonym Jack Campbell.

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melon1880
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April 17,2025
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Very good story that happens to take place in space, but could easily be on any US naval installation nowadays. Not sure why of the four JAG in Space novels only this one is unavailable for kindle, but I managed to pick up a secondhand paperback. This series is interesting and worth reading. Looking forward to the next one.
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Dark_Slytherin
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April 17,2025
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Awesome space disaster rescue and courtroom drama! :DDD Horribly awkward space romance! DDD: (Bonus for all female characters, including the love interest, being fully rounded individuals, though. I'll put up with some awkwardness for that.)
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Shounen_Trash
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April 17,2025
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A less-obvious plot than the fist of the series, and overall a more entertaining novel with more going on at all times. I'm not entirely sure on the trial itself - pretty thin evidence, particularly when you're calling the novel Burden of Proof.
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