
HMS Nightingale
J.A. Sutherland
Her first command. Her hardest test.
Lieutenant Alexis Carew has finally earned what every officer dreams of—a ship of her own.
HMS Nightingale should be the perfect assignment: a command, a return toward home, and a chance to prove herself at last. But the reality is anything but simple. Her new crew is a patchwork of misfits and castoffs. Her first officer resents her command. And in the Fringe worlds she must patrol, many believe a woman has no place wearing a uniform—let alone giving orders.
Worse, ships are vanishing without a trace—vital vessels disappearing along key trade routes, threatening the fragile lifelines of a war already stretched to its limits. As Alexis begins to unravel the mystery, she finds herself facing enemies both old and new… including one who claims he’s changed.
And as if command, politics, and danger weren’t enough, she’s saddled with unexpected passengers—and a stubborn, sharp-toothed creature that refuses to leave her side.
Out here, far from the Core and the safety of the fleet, Alexis will have to forge discipline from chaos, earn loyalty from doubt, and command respect where none is freely given.
Because a captain isn’t made by rank alone.
Command. Conflict. Consequence.
HMS Nightingale continues the Alexis Carew series with a powerful shift from survival to leadership—where every decision carries weight, and every mistake has a cost.
Perfect for fans of:
If you enjoy Honor Harrington, Hornblower, or space navy fiction with grit and heart—step aboard.
Buy now and take command in the dark between the stars.
Duration - 14h 1m.
Author - J.A. Sutherland.
Narrator - Elizabeth Klett.
Published Date - Monday, 26 January 2026.
Copyright - © 2016 J.A. Sutherland ©.
Location:
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Elizabeth Klett
Alexis Carew
Darkspace Press
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Description:
Her first command. Her hardest test. Lieutenant Alexis Carew has finally earned what every officer dreams of—a ship of her own. HMS Nightingale should be the perfect assignment: a command, a return toward home, and a chance to prove herself at last. But the reality is anything but simple. Her new crew is a patchwork of misfits and castoffs. Her first officer resents her command. And in the Fringe worlds she must patrol, many believe a woman has no place wearing a uniform—let alone giving orders. Worse, ships are vanishing without a trace—vital vessels disappearing along key trade routes, threatening the fragile lifelines of a war already stretched to its limits. As Alexis begins to unravel the mystery, she finds herself facing enemies both old and new… including one who claims he’s changed. And as if command, politics, and danger weren’t enough, she’s saddled with unexpected passengers—and a stubborn, sharp-toothed creature that refuses to leave her side. Out here, far from the Core and the safety of the fleet, Alexis will have to forge discipline from chaos, earn loyalty from doubt, and command respect where none is freely given. Because a captain isn’t made by rank alone. Command. Conflict. Consequence. HMS Nightingale continues the Alexis Carew series with a powerful shift from survival to leadership—where every decision carries weight, and every mistake has a cost. Perfect for fans of: If you enjoy Honor Harrington, Hornblower, or space navy fiction with grit and heart—step aboard. Buy now and take command in the dark between the stars. Duration - 14h 1m. Author - J.A. Sutherland. Narrator - Elizabeth Klett. Published Date - Monday, 26 January 2026. Copyright - © 2016 J.A. Sutherland ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
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Chapter 01
Duration:00:16:43
Chapter 02
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Chapter 03
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Chapter 04
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Chapter 05
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Chapter 06
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Chapter 07
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Chapter 08
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Chapter 09
Duration:00:10:31
Chapter 10
Duration:00:11:53
Chapter 11
Duration:00:16:42
Chapter 12
Duration:00:22:41
Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
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Chapter 16
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Chapter 17
Duration:00:15:27
Chapter 18
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Chapter 19
Duration:00:12:47
Chapter 20
Duration:00:12:23
Chapter 21
Duration:00:21:54
Chapter 22
Duration:00:18:58
Chapter 23
Duration:00:22:20
Chapter 24
Duration:00:13:03
Chapter 25
Duration:00:19:50
Chapter 26
Duration:00:17:39
Chapter 27
Duration:00:11:19
Chapter 28
Duration:00:17:12
Chapter 29
Duration:00:16:49
Chapter 30
Duration:00:06:46
Chapter 31
Duration:00:19:29
Chapter 32
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Chapter 33
Duration:00:14:12
Chapter 34
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Chapter 35
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Chapter 36
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Chapter 37
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Chapter 38
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Chapter 39
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Chapter 40
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Chapter 41
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Chapter 42
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Chapter 43
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Chapter 44
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Chapter 45
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Chapter 46
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Chapter 47
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Chapter 48
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Chapter 49
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Chapter 50
Duration:00:24:36
Chapter 51
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Chapter 52
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Chapter 53
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Chapter 54
Duration:00:10:42
Chapter 55
Duration:00:09:36
Ending Credits
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