Dreadnought is the first book in the popular space pirate adventure series, The Lost Fleet, written by Jack Campbell. The story follows Captain John 'Black Jack' Geary, who awakens from a century-long hibernation to find himself thrust into a war against an alien race known as the Syndics. With its fast-paced action, strategic space battles, and compelling protagonist, Dreadnought has gained a dedicated following among fans of space opera and military science fiction.