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Space Colony One #4
Interstellar Mission: Space Colony One, Book 4
On a mission to save humanity
All that remains of human civilization is a fledgling colony on Concordia, a planet light years from Earth.
Infighting and disaster dogged the colony's earliest days, but through the determination and bravery of a few individuals, the remnants of humankind have clung to existence.
One of the grittiest of these characters is Cherry Lindstrom. A farmer turned freedom fighter, she helped to lead the generational colonists rebellion. Now she must travel to the Galactic Assembly and persuade the leading powers to accept humans into their alliance.
But everything goes to pieces when the Galactic Assembly is attacked. Hostile aliens who want Concordia for their own are determined to prevent Cherry from gathering support.
She must fight, again, for what she believes in. Two thousand souls and the future of humanity are depending on her.
Interstellar Mission is book one in the second part of the space colonization epic, Space Colony One.
All that remains of human civilization is a fledgling colony on Concordia, a planet light years from Earth.
Infighting and disaster dogged the colony's earliest days, but through the determination and bravery of a few individuals, the remnants of humankind have clung to existence.
One of the grittiest of these characters is Cherry Lindstrom. A farmer turned freedom fighter, she helped to lead the generational colonists rebellion. Now she must travel to the Galactic Assembly and persuade the leading powers to accept humans into their alliance.
But everything goes to pieces when the Galactic Assembly is attacked. Hostile aliens who want Concordia for their own are determined to prevent Cherry from gathering support.
She must fight, again, for what she believes in. Two thousand souls and the future of humanity are depending on her.
Interstellar Mission is book one in the second part of the space colonization epic, Space Colony One.
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J.J. Green
105 books391 followersJ.J. Green is a British-Australian science fiction author with a lifelong love of distant landscapes, intriguing cultures and fascinating places. She was born within the sound of the bells of Mary-le-Bow church in Cheapside, London, making her a bona fide Cockney, and she lived in Australia, Laos and Taiwan before returning to the UK to settle down in Cambridge.
Green’s novels weave science-based speculation with richly personal stories. Her works explore themes of environmental degradation, political conflict, mythical resonance, human resilience, and the ethics of technology and expansion. Her characters—often strong women—navigate future worlds grounded in both scientific plausibility and mythic imagination.
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Green’s novels weave science-based speculation with richly personal stories. Her works explore themes of environmental degradation, political conflict, mythical resonance, human resilience, and the ethics of technology and expansion. Her characters—often strong women—navigate future worlds grounded in both scientific plausibility and mythic imagination.
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August 12, 2019
I loved this book. The saga of the last remnant of humanity, fighting to survive light years from Earth in an unexpectedly hostile world continues to evolve in interesting directions. As usual with Jenny (the author) the characters are strong and well thought out and very, very believable.
I can't wait to learn what the next stage of the colony is.
Will humanity survive? Is there any chance they can thrive?
I received an ARC of this book.
I can't wait to learn what the next stage of the colony is.
Will humanity survive? Is there any chance they can thrive?
I received an ARC of this book.
January 5, 2020
J.J. Green is a pro at writing space operas. I thoroughly enjoyed her original Space Colony One series and am now getting totally engrossed in its sequel series, Space Colony One, Part Two. This is addictive stuff as evidenced by my non-stop binge read of this new series three books, Interstellar Mission, Humanity's Fight and Final Onslaught. This is both an epic space colonization adventure (the colony here, Concordia, is the last gasp for humanity) and an intense look at what drives people. It’s cast, especially star Cherry Lindstrom, are all complex and well designed, and it’s nemesis, the alien Scythians, scarily well done. Strong plots and story arc all blend into one thrilling and fun read. I’m happy to strongly recommend these books.
September 29, 2025
Space Colony One by J.J. Green is my comfort food (which is not to say that it lacks depth). Exciting space opera adventures with great character development and enthralling world building. I'm loving how the series is progressing from a human-centric colonisation story, to slowly introducing more and more cool sci-fi elements with the discovery of new alien species, first on their new homeworld, and then widening the world deeper into the galaxy.
This book took a big shift, with new point-of-view characters. The world we had a the beginning of the book is not the world we have at the end. And while part of me mourns the loss of that old version of the world, I find myself very excited to explore this new version in book 5.
This book took a big shift, with new point-of-view characters. The world we had a the beginning of the book is not the world we have at the end. And while part of me mourns the loss of that old version of the world, I find myself very excited to explore this new version in book 5.
June 20, 2020
This is the first book of the second trilogy about the colonization of Concordia, picking right up from where the first trilogy ended.
The book focuses on a mission to get the help of other alien species in Concordia's fight against the Scythians. Concordia sends four colonists to represent the human race. Cherry is the leader of the group who reluctantly selects the annoying Aubriot (who funded the Earth mission to Concordia). She also selects Kes who has the best understanding of the Fila who are sponsoring the humans. And she also invites the very bright and inventive fourteen year-old Wilder.
The book has a reasonably good ending given that it is the first book in a trilogy.
The book focuses on a mission to get the help of other alien species in Concordia's fight against the Scythians. Concordia sends four colonists to represent the human race. Cherry is the leader of the group who reluctantly selects the annoying Aubriot (who funded the Earth mission to Concordia). She also selects Kes who has the best understanding of the Fila who are sponsoring the humans. And she also invites the very bright and inventive fourteen year-old Wilder.
The book has a reasonably good ending given that it is the first book in a trilogy.
July 25, 2021
The Scythians have left. Defeated? Or a change in their plans.
Kes has been communicating with the fila who have been contacted by the Galactic Assembly. The Fila have agreed to help the humans to go to the Galactic Assembly to see if an alliance can be formed with friendly aliens.
The Fila built a spaceship for the four humans, Cherry, Kes, Aubriot and Wilder, that they have called Opportunity.
Unknown to the colonists a probe has been left behind as a spy in the sky.
This book is the record of their journey and its outcome.
Be prepared to have tissues to hand at chapter forty-one.
Kes has been communicating with the fila who have been contacted by the Galactic Assembly. The Fila have agreed to help the humans to go to the Galactic Assembly to see if an alliance can be formed with friendly aliens.
The Fila built a spaceship for the four humans, Cherry, Kes, Aubriot and Wilder, that they have called Opportunity.
Unknown to the colonists a probe has been left behind as a spy in the sky.
This book is the record of their journey and its outcome.
Be prepared to have tissues to hand at chapter forty-one.
February 23, 2020
Three and a half stars
This story continues the saga of Concordia. The plot revolves around four individuals who leave Concordia with the aid of the Fula, to appeal to a higher authority in the galaxy, the Galactic Alliance, for assistance against future aggression from the Scythians. The aliens appeared to have left Concordia space after the second attack on the colony but in fact left a spy probe in orbit monitoring the humans.
This story continues the saga of Concordia. The plot revolves around four individuals who leave Concordia with the aid of the Fula, to appeal to a higher authority in the galaxy, the Galactic Alliance, for assistance against future aggression from the Scythians. The aliens appeared to have left Concordia space after the second attack on the colony but in fact left a spy probe in orbit monitoring the humans.
July 20, 2022
More boring than the rest of the series so far. A lot of it just feels like set up for later. Additionally, more of the book felt predictable than the last books.
And, I absolutely H A T E the twist towards the end. I absolutely did not need to have half a century pass and the two previous main characters have dementia and a stroke/on death bed. Book had absolutely no right to make me cry that much.
And, I absolutely H A T E the twist towards the end. I absolutely did not need to have half a century pass and the two previous main characters have dementia and a stroke/on death bed. Book had absolutely no right to make me cry that much.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 25, 2020
About time
Finally a science fiction novel with some respect for science facts. Ok there’s a lot of fiction in here, but the trip of a life time at speeds near the speed of light has impacts on the fledgling colony. The alliance is under attack or at least under test. Off to the next book I go
Finally a science fiction novel with some respect for science facts. Ok there’s a lot of fiction in here, but the trip of a life time at speeds near the speed of light has impacts on the fledgling colony. The alliance is under attack or at least under test. Off to the next book I go
December 31, 2020
Life continues for the group of Space Colony One.
The Fila offer to take a group to request inclusion in an inter-alien Galactic Assembly. Cherry, Kes, Aubriot (still annoying) and new young character Wilder set off in a vehicle built and crewed by the Fila.
I loved the assessment process. The trip for acceptance had a side-effect that I wasn't really expecting.
The Fila offer to take a group to request inclusion in an inter-alien Galactic Assembly. Cherry, Kes, Aubriot (still annoying) and new young character Wilder set off in a vehicle built and crewed by the Fila.
I loved the assessment process. The trip for acceptance had a side-effect that I wasn't really expecting.
December 24, 2019
Good, good, good!
The author has kept me enthralled with the story & has proven to me that I can't anticipate correctly what's coming next! I am definitely ready for the next book!!
The author has kept me enthralled with the story & has proven to me that I can't anticipate correctly what's coming next! I am definitely ready for the next book!!
August 3, 2020
Forming alliances?
Some of the characters from the previous trilogy venture far away in search of allies that can help protect Concordia. It is a different tale in the same series. Worth reading.
Some of the characters from the previous trilogy venture far away in search of allies that can help protect Concordia. It is a different tale in the same series. Worth reading.
April 6, 2023
I enjoy this series. Shows the struggles humanity faces trying to save the human race. The characters are well written, and you easily get caught up in the struggles to survive through their eyes. Well worth giving it a read...enjoy
January 6, 2024
RECOMMENDED
Interstellar Mission, the fourth book of the series, continues the story with the same high level of detail and action that J. J. Green is famous for.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Interstellar Mission, the fourth book of the series, continues the story with the same high level of detail and action that J. J. Green is famous for.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 15, 2022
The "twist" was too much for me. Too many plot holes, even for a feel good sci fi novella.
December 12, 2019
Great author! Keep them coming.
Love reading this series. I'm always anxious to see what the next book brings. Keep them coming. Never a dull moment.
Love reading this series. I'm always anxious to see what the next book brings. Keep them coming. Never a dull moment.
August 16, 2019
I read this cover to cover in a single day: that’s how good this book is! It captured my attention and kept it throughout. The pace of the storyline kept me turning pages even when I ought to have been cooking dinner!
For anyone familiar with J.J. Green’s other offerings, you’ll find much of the same. There’s fantastic character development with some great exploration of the personalities of some lesser characters from the first series of Space Colony One. I loved how the focus had shifted a little from that series, inevitably as the colony continues in its battle for survival. In many sci-fi novels, there's this weird assumption that everything across the universe will be created with humans as the template. It's wonderful to find, here, that a more 'realistic' view has been taken. Why should humans be the dominant species?
Interstellar Mission is, in the main, about exactly that. But, of course, the mission isn’t going to be easy and it’s not going to go totally according to plan. That makes for some real excitement and building of tension.
I think my favourite element in Interstellar Mission is the question of whether our senses as humans can always be trusted. Is what you think is real, actually real??
For the majority of the book we, as readers, are taken away from the colony itself for some epic space travel and J.J. Green’s imagination shines through with excellent descriptions of what it might be like to do just that, although the added challenge of spacecraft built by an alien species certainly offers some unique perspectives.
Of course, what I need now is to know what happened at the colony whilst this mission was taking place! I actually grieved for some of the characters I’d got to know so well in the first Space Colony One series and I’m dying to know their experiences as colonists.
Overall, another excellent read by J.J. Green. I always look forward to her new releases and this one doesn’t disappoint. I’d recommend reading the first Space Colony One series before this one but it is definitely possible to jump right in here if that’s your preference.
For anyone familiar with J.J. Green’s other offerings, you’ll find much of the same. There’s fantastic character development with some great exploration of the personalities of some lesser characters from the first series of Space Colony One. I loved how the focus had shifted a little from that series, inevitably as the colony continues in its battle for survival. In many sci-fi novels, there's this weird assumption that everything across the universe will be created with humans as the template. It's wonderful to find, here, that a more 'realistic' view has been taken. Why should humans be the dominant species?
Interstellar Mission is, in the main, about exactly that. But, of course, the mission isn’t going to be easy and it’s not going to go totally according to plan. That makes for some real excitement and building of tension.
I think my favourite element in Interstellar Mission is the question of whether our senses as humans can always be trusted. Is what you think is real, actually real??
For the majority of the book we, as readers, are taken away from the colony itself for some epic space travel and J.J. Green’s imagination shines through with excellent descriptions of what it might be like to do just that, although the added challenge of spacecraft built by an alien species certainly offers some unique perspectives.
Of course, what I need now is to know what happened at the colony whilst this mission was taking place! I actually grieved for some of the characters I’d got to know so well in the first Space Colony One series and I’m dying to know their experiences as colonists.
Overall, another excellent read by J.J. Green. I always look forward to her new releases and this one doesn’t disappoint. I’d recommend reading the first Space Colony One series before this one but it is definitely possible to jump right in here if that’s your preference.
August 5, 2019
"Civilizations are built on competition and technological achievements."
The first novel in the second series about the last of earth's population attempting to settle on a new planet far from their original home. Unfortunately, it is one claimed by an alien civilization, the Scythians, whose initial attack and the colony's own internal struggles almost destroyed the fledgling society. Desperate for help in the event of future attack, a four person emissary is sent to try for a place in the Galactic Assembly. Meanwhile, the Scythians watch and wait...
Whilst it is probably advantageous to have read the first Space Colony series, it is not essential for enjoyment of the story, which is well written and with interesting characters, both human and alien.. This really is a community in the making, having to start s!owly, based underground for protection, and with few technological advantages and local cultivation of crops essential for survival and facing unknown dangers in addition to the threat of invasion..The descriptions of location and the discomfort of space travel are well described.
An enjoyable, exciting, but easy read book suitable for young adults and S.F.fans of all ages
My thanks to Booksprout who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy of Interstella Mission..
The first novel in the second series about the last of earth's population attempting to settle on a new planet far from their original home. Unfortunately, it is one claimed by an alien civilization, the Scythians, whose initial attack and the colony's own internal struggles almost destroyed the fledgling society. Desperate for help in the event of future attack, a four person emissary is sent to try for a place in the Galactic Assembly. Meanwhile, the Scythians watch and wait...
Whilst it is probably advantageous to have read the first Space Colony series, it is not essential for enjoyment of the story, which is well written and with interesting characters, both human and alien.. This really is a community in the making, having to start s!owly, based underground for protection, and with few technological advantages and local cultivation of crops essential for survival and facing unknown dangers in addition to the threat of invasion..The descriptions of location and the discomfort of space travel are well described.
An enjoyable, exciting, but easy read book suitable for young adults and S.F.fans of all ages
My thanks to Booksprout who, at my request, freely gifted me with a complimentary copy of Interstella Mission..
August 12, 2019
Competition for new worlds is not always friendly - 4 stars
After colonists from Earth start a settlement on Concordia, a hostile alien Scythian force nearly eradicates the new settlers. An intelligent alien "thread creature" that was already on Concordia offers help.
Four individuals were offered a ride to ask the Galactic Assembly for assistance in keeping the Scythian forces at bay.
There are two interwoven plots: (1) involves the new settlers trying to survive in then new home on Concordia and (2) about four of the settlers taking a long trip at near the speed of light to ask for admittance to the Galactic Assembly. And the Scythian forces are watching everything.
Developing technology and defending against the already developed Concordia fauna offers a plausible narrative for the progress of the new settlers.
The truly fast-moving quartet offers humans trying to adapt to a spaceship created by an intelligence that is not humanoid. Environment, health and social interactions are nicely developed -- people who are cooped up in a small vessel can (and do) get on each other's nerves.
Bringing the quartet back to see what they can do back on Concordia after a couple of months of travel offers some opportunities for fine storytelling. The sequel promises to be another good story.
After colonists from Earth start a settlement on Concordia, a hostile alien Scythian force nearly eradicates the new settlers. An intelligent alien "thread creature" that was already on Concordia offers help.
Four individuals were offered a ride to ask the Galactic Assembly for assistance in keeping the Scythian forces at bay.
There are two interwoven plots: (1) involves the new settlers trying to survive in then new home on Concordia and (2) about four of the settlers taking a long trip at near the speed of light to ask for admittance to the Galactic Assembly. And the Scythian forces are watching everything.
Developing technology and defending against the already developed Concordia fauna offers a plausible narrative for the progress of the new settlers.
The truly fast-moving quartet offers humans trying to adapt to a spaceship created by an intelligence that is not humanoid. Environment, health and social interactions are nicely developed -- people who are cooped up in a small vessel can (and do) get on each other's nerves.
Bringing the quartet back to see what they can do back on Concordia after a couple of months of travel offers some opportunities for fine storytelling. The sequel promises to be another good story.
August 12, 2019
This is the first in the second part of the series Space Colony One. Most of the characters are interesting (I especially liked young Wilder), and then there are those annoying ones that you wish would just go away (I’m looking at you Aubriot), but on the whole this is a pretty nice group of people trying to make a go of the early days of a colony which has faced many obstacles. When second in command, Cherry Lindstrom is picked to travel to the Galactic Assembly to ask for their support against the threat of the Scythians, she chooses three others to accompany her. As the colony continues to grow and prosper, the four travelers encounter obstacles and attacks in their journey, but with the aid of the underwater dwelling Fila, there’s hope that their mission will be completed. With some interesting information revealed at the end, I’m looking forward to seeing what happens next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
September 25, 2019
Humanity is colonizing a new planet, but the new neighbor are not so friendly. Time to go for help.
This is the first book in a new series, and yet it is also the direct sequel to a previous trilogy. It is possible to start here and most of it will become clear, but it might be easier to pick up if you start with the previous series.
This is a SF series about colonizing a new planet and the trials thereof, not the least of which is hostile aliens. The story is very well written with a detailed plot with lots of interesting twists and turns. The characters are also well developed with their own quirks, both good and bad. This is not a hard science read, focusing more on the interactions than physics or even military action, but the plot is engaging and kept me interested right up to the end. I look forward to the next book in the series.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
This is the first book in a new series, and yet it is also the direct sequel to a previous trilogy. It is possible to start here and most of it will become clear, but it might be easier to pick up if you start with the previous series.
This is a SF series about colonizing a new planet and the trials thereof, not the least of which is hostile aliens. The story is very well written with a detailed plot with lots of interesting twists and turns. The characters are also well developed with their own quirks, both good and bad. This is not a hard science read, focusing more on the interactions than physics or even military action, but the plot is engaging and kept me interested right up to the end. I look forward to the next book in the series.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
July 30, 2019
Another wonderful book by J.J. Green, continuing the story of first colonization started in The Concordia Deception, this time venturing into contact with other races and the story of getting off-planet. Great characters (a new one is introduced, will she be important later?) and writing - the story just keeps moving, every book is excellent. Do read these in order though (the prequel, Night of Flames, should be available for free), since you get to know the whole world setup and characters. Some background is provided in each book to explain things but you of course get more by reading the books in order.
I received an advance reader copy and voluntarily leave an honest review.
I received an advance reader copy and voluntarily leave an honest review.
August 3, 2019
Another wonderful book by J.J. Green, continuing the story of first colonization started in The Concordia Deception, this time venturing into contact with other races and the story of getting off-planet. Great characters (a new one is introduced, will she be important later?) and writing - the story just keeps moving, every book is excellent. Do read these in order though (the prequel, Night of Flames, should be available for free), since you get to know the whole world setup and characters. Some background is provided in each book to explain things but you of course get more by reading the books in order.
I received an advance reader copy and voluntarily leave an honest review.
I received an advance reader copy and voluntarily leave an honest review.
July 29, 2019
The author continues her saga of a beleaguered colony's attempt to establish a foothold on their new home. The story features a new protagonist and a new interesting character plus a surprise, although foreshadowed, plot twist. Several chapters were pure narrative however it's possible there was no other way to convey this information. An interesting read and now we are faced with the increased possibility of a Scythian attack. I'm looking forward to the next episode.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 4, 2019
The next book in Space Colony One, Interstellar Mission is just as good as the first. The Scythians have told the humans on Concordia that they will leave them alone, only if they give them tribute when they ask for it. Not knowing when that will happen, the humans are understandably concerned for their future. Thankfully the Fila have the answer. They are part of the Galactic Assembly and the humans can petition for admittance and ask for help. This is that story and it is wonderful. Looking forward to the next book in the series very much.
July 30, 2019
Even though this is the fourth book in the series, I think I enjoyed this one the most. I loved the focus shifting to a few different characters, and the interstellar mission was something new and interesting for the series as well. The new species that our heroes meet are really cool, and I am so looking forward to seeing what happens next!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 10, 2019
A bridging Book! This book bridges the first in the series to the continuation of the colony. Parts of this book are a little slower as there is much to convey. There are some mind games and a twist that is alluded to during the return trip, so is not so surprising. I look forward to the next book in this series and know it should have much more action!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
August 20, 2019
epub from author 208 pages
Continuation of the series - an astonishingly surprising (but good for the reader, at least) continuation of the settling of Concordia. Cherry is 'selected' to lead a delegation to an Alliance is hopes of gaining support against the Scythian threat. While the narrative follows this thread a series of short commentaries keeps the alert reader up to date with developments back home - but the ending came as a bit of a shock.
Excellent work!
Continuation of the series - an astonishingly surprising (but good for the reader, at least) continuation of the settling of Concordia. Cherry is 'selected' to lead a delegation to an Alliance is hopes of gaining support against the Scythian threat. While the narrative follows this thread a series of short commentaries keeps the alert reader up to date with developments back home - but the ending came as a bit of a shock.
Excellent work!
July 31, 2019
Aliens, Friendly and Not, & a newly colonized planet -interested yet? I enjoyed reading this because of the depth of the alien characters and the human characters. I wish the book was longer so I don't have wait for the next part of this serial story! I know you will enjoy this even more than the preceding ones.
August 6, 2019
So much time has gone by. The planet has matured and gotten a lot more people on it. In the ship time has not gone very far. It is a very good story and the third book will be coming hopefully soon. Then we will see what will be. I received a complimentary review copy of the book and I am voluntarily leaving a honest review.
August 19, 2019
They got to Concordia, with the Scythians already fighting them for the planet.
The Fila, the other species in the planet, told them about the Assembly they needed to go to for help against the Scythians. Little did they know it was going to take 53 of their years for the travel.
Read and enjoy!
The Fila, the other species in the planet, told them about the Assembly they needed to go to for help against the Scythians. Little did they know it was going to take 53 of their years for the travel.
Read and enjoy!
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