--- product_id: 3541331 title: "The Cost of Victory: Crimson Worlds Paperback – December 1, 2012" brand: "jay allan" price: "€ 41.98" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/3541331-the-cost-of-victory-crimson-worlds-paperback-december-1-2012 store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Cost of Victory: Crimson Worlds Paperback – December 1, 2012 **Brand:** jay allan **Price:** € 41.98 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cost of Victory: Crimson Worlds Paperback – December 1, 2012 by jay allan - **How much does it cost?** € 41.98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/3541331-the-cost-of-victory-crimson-worlds-paperback-december-1-2012) ## Best For - jay allan enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted jay allan brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![The Cost of Victory: Crimson Worlds Paperback – December 1, 2012 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/510RuiMkvnL.jpg) ![The Cost of Victory: Crimson Worlds Paperback – December 1, 2012 - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rHSCKUTPL.jpg) ![The Cost of Victory: Crimson Worlds Paperback – December 1, 2012 - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/3126ZYLg4WL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent sequel to "Marines" *by R***N on Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2013* This is the second installment in the "Crimson Worlds" series and it faithfully carries on the riveting story of the first novel. In this second novel we become more familiar with the nature of the corrupt Earth governments, particularly that of the Western Alliance. Author Allan's future North American government is a repressive state in which individual liberty was slowly encroached upon by the Government as a series of trade-offs for safety, government handouts, and other convenient (to the government) pretexts. In this future world, the politician class controls all wealth and all besides, the relatively small middle class is terrorized by the ruling politician-class and lives in fear of losing their meager privileges and possessions. The large underclass, comprised of the the majority of "citizens" (subjects, really) live with no utilities, law, or hope. It is from these that Marine recruits are derived.Surprising for a military science fiction novel, the characterizations here are pretty good. The author does not merely narrate space battles and political intrigue; there are some excellent character developments in this novel that help give the series an excellent continuity.This novel features exciting space and ground battles, juxtaposed with good characterizations and interesting political intrigue. The author's view of the future North American government is depressing, particularly for its plausible extrapolation from today's political trends. Once the politicians control the dispensing of wealth and privilege and make a majority of the citizenry dependent upon this largesse, the end of republican government is in sight. But there is hope here as well, in the interstellar colonies where personal initiative and individualism still flourish. This sets the stage for the third novel, which is well worth checking out as well. RJB. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Followup! *by T***H on Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2013* This is the second book of the Crimson Worlds series. It follows "Marines", which is a very good start to the series.Jay Allan follows up on his successful first book with the same concise intensity he used in "Marines". Mr. Allan paints vivid combat pictures without getting overly detailed. This helps in keeping the story flowing well and keeps the reader engaged in the story.In this book, Allan keeps the same strong characters as the first book and the reader sees them grow in depth. He also adds some new characters, both good and bad, which only enhances the overall story. Also added is the geo-politics of Earth and introduces the reader to the corruptness of Earth's remaining governments. It's funny how things have not changed much in two centuries. I would have liked to see this change a little more.Overall this is a great series. Allan uses science in a very plausible way and is not too fantastic about it, keeping it to a believable interpretation of 23rd century technology.Jay Allan has created a good series and I am looking forward to continue reading more. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Robert Heinlein move over *by M***N on Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2017* Robert Heinlein one science fiction’s grandmasters has long been considered the master of military science fiction. Jay Allan can give him a run for his money as proved in Book 1 of the Crimson Worlds Series, Marines.He has managed, as Heinlein did in Starship Trooper, to identify and develop a character who has all the attributes to succeed in a military environment but doesn’t realize it. His main character, Erik Cain, had lost his family and ended up joining a gang. In the dystopian world he found himself in his crimes caught up with him. He was captured, tried, and sentenced to death by lethal gas.At the last possible moment he is offered a chance to join the marines. The choice was death or marines. He took marines and began an odyssey that would take him from the dystopian world he had ended up in to far away worlds as part of an elite fighting force. Along the way he learns about leadership and overcomes his feelings that he might be able to do the job. He is thrust into leadership roles and rises up through the ranks, becoming responsible more and more people under his leadership and command, from squad leader to regimental commander.Allan has captured the confusion found in battle and the fear and uncertainty war fighters feel going into battler. He also captures to despair military leaders, the really good ones feel, when they lose someone under their command.If you like a syfy military story that will not let you put down your Kindle or book, then this is one for you. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/3541331-the-cost-of-victory-crimson-worlds-paperback-december-1-2012](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/3541331-the-cost-of-victory-crimson-worlds-paperback-december-1-2012) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-18*