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First Peacemaker
Herald of Justice
The Galactic Knights Uniformed was never meant to be a paramilitary organization. If anything, it was supposed to be the opposite.
Advocates for justice. Unbiased by the major galactic powers. But few things corrupt as quickly as power, especially when its being fueled by the Sorcerers' digital plague.
Alexander and his crew want to pull civilization back together, to put things right. And yet, he'll face more than just extremists, pirates, and tyrants. They'll come face to face with something even more horrific than cybernetic extremists bent on genocide.
Lawyers and bureaucrats. The kind willing to capitalize on pain and suffering.
They brand Alexander a dictator even as the Sorcerers' real ambitions come to light. It's not just death and destruction, but the systematic repurposing of life itself. And it will happen sooner than anyone thought.
Faced with impossible choices against an enemy no one alive can predict, Alexander may have to sacrifice even more of himself to see justice done.
The only question left is… will it be enough?
Advocates for justice. Unbiased by the major galactic powers. But few things corrupt as quickly as power, especially when its being fueled by the Sorcerers' digital plague.
Alexander and his crew want to pull civilization back together, to put things right. And yet, he'll face more than just extremists, pirates, and tyrants. They'll come face to face with something even more horrific than cybernetic extremists bent on genocide.
Lawyers and bureaucrats. The kind willing to capitalize on pain and suffering.
They brand Alexander a dictator even as the Sorcerers' real ambitions come to light. It's not just death and destruction, but the systematic repurposing of life itself. And it will happen sooner than anyone thought.
Faced with impossible choices against an enemy no one alive can predict, Alexander may have to sacrifice even more of himself to see justice done.
The only question left is… will it be enough?
528 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026
Talk about mission creep…
Alexander, Ban and the rest of the GKU retinue are finding themselves overwhelmed with the ever increasing number of tasks that have to be accomplished yesterday. While life has been challenging already thanks to the many plans-within-plans that are now being studied in hopes of a solution, the crew races from one type of combat to another.
This is a hugely complex task from the start. However it is becoming increasingly clear that besides the Sorcerers and their far too dangerous virus, they recognize a divergence that shows another enemy is manipulating events in the background. This emerging crisis has signs that ultimately will be dangerously complex compared to the existing danger from the Sorcerers.
Of course the valiant force refuses to give less than everything possible against their foes, and then they come up with that extra effort over and over again.
Alexander, Ban and the rest of the GKU retinue are finding themselves overwhelmed with the ever increasing number of tasks that have to be accomplished yesterday. While life has been challenging already thanks to the many plans-within-plans that are now being studied in hopes of a solution, the crew races from one type of combat to another.
This is a hugely complex task from the start. However it is becoming increasingly clear that besides the Sorcerers and their far too dangerous virus, they recognize a divergence that shows another enemy is manipulating events in the background. This emerging crisis has signs that ultimately will be dangerously complex compared to the existing danger from the Sorcerers.
Of course the valiant force refuses to give less than everything possible against their foes, and then they come up with that extra effort over and over again.
March 8, 2026
What can I say?
This is, in my opinion, the perfect setup for the last book in the series (which the authors say is the next book).
Alex, Ban, Diliseth, and (of course) Four are some of my favorite characters in fiction, and the authors do a great job of keeping the action moving forward.
One of several questions is this: just how long can Conoku live? The amazing creature at Starsmith would have to be around 800 years old or so! And where's Matterforge? Has he not revealed himself yet?
I love the moral debate on whether or not Four should allow himself to be cloned and copied. My answer: yes. But then, if you don't clone Four, then in Backyard Starship and the Peacemaker Wars you have no Netty, Perry, or the other integral AIs.
It's a great thing when you can go back in and fill out back-story, and make it just as intriguing and entertaining as the original.
This is, in my opinion, the perfect setup for the last book in the series (which the authors say is the next book).
Alex, Ban, Diliseth, and (of course) Four are some of my favorite characters in fiction, and the authors do a great job of keeping the action moving forward.
One of several questions is this: just how long can Conoku live? The amazing creature at Starsmith would have to be around 800 years old or so! And where's Matterforge? Has he not revealed himself yet?
I love the moral debate on whether or not Four should allow himself to be cloned and copied. My answer: yes. But then, if you don't clone Four, then in Backyard Starship and the Peacemaker Wars you have no Netty, Perry, or the other integral AIs.
It's a great thing when you can go back in and fill out back-story, and make it just as intriguing and entertaining as the original.
February 3, 2026
Another must read book by Chaney , Maggert, and Bunce
This is the 6th book in the First Peacemaker Series starring Alexander Hawkes and his crew of Ban Tarro, Dilliseth, FOUR, and the GKU. The writing is superb and the plot keeps spinning tangled webs of the Sorcerers plot to end organic life. Alex and his crew have some incredible adventures and losses in this wonderful series. It has become one of my favorite space operas and action books. I blitz through these in a binge like reading to find out how Alex and his crew are going resolve this crisis. This book is another great one from Chaney \& etc.... A must read.
This is the 6th book in the First Peacemaker Series starring Alexander Hawkes and his crew of Ban Tarro, Dilliseth, FOUR, and the GKU. The writing is superb and the plot keeps spinning tangled webs of the Sorcerers plot to end organic life. Alex and his crew have some incredible adventures and losses in this wonderful series. It has become one of my favorite space operas and action books. I blitz through these in a binge like reading to find out how Alex and his crew are going resolve this crisis. This book is another great one from Chaney \& etc.... A must read.
February 15, 2026
Too wonderful for words, I will try.
This is the most inspiring work I have encountered in quite a while. I am in the final stages of recovery from a long illness. This was so provocative and entertaining I forgot my ills and entered a state of delirious joy that has enabled me to forge ahead with my on operations to bring about a better world. Prepare for it. All calculations point to June 2026. Enjoy the read and follow its theme. Take care of those without a voice. Elohim teach me to do your will.
This is the most inspiring work I have encountered in quite a while. I am in the final stages of recovery from a long illness. This was so provocative and entertaining I forgot my ills and entered a state of delirious joy that has enabled me to forge ahead with my on operations to bring about a better world. Prepare for it. All calculations point to June 2026. Enjoy the read and follow its theme. Take care of those without a voice. Elohim teach me to do your will.
February 7, 2026
The war against the virus and the Sorcerers takes an unexpected turn...
While attempting to bring the Reclamators to justice for trafficking animals, the peacemakers are stymied by lawyers! This leads to a search for their own lawyer as revelations unfold about the virus and the Sorcerers.
This tale is peppered with action, suspense, intrigue, AIs, new ship and old scrappy ship smells, new perspectives, lawyer speak and battles. A fun read.
While attempting to bring the Reclamators to justice for trafficking animals, the peacemakers are stymied by lawyers! This leads to a search for their own lawyer as revelations unfold about the virus and the Sorcerers.
This tale is peppered with action, suspense, intrigue, AIs, new ship and old scrappy ship smells, new perspectives, lawyer speak and battles. A fun read.
March 13, 2026
Honest truth can prevail
This is a great read, especially in times as crazy and uncertain as ours. Wonderful characters, that are easy to care about and wish well, navigate a galaxy in chaos and on the brink of war. They're determined to set things right. Tag along as a fly on the wall and find out.
This is a great read, especially in times as crazy and uncertain as ours. Wonderful characters, that are easy to care about and wish well, navigate a galaxy in chaos and on the brink of war. They're determined to set things right. Tag along as a fly on the wall and find out.
January 30, 2026
It is amazing how actual and factual this story feels due to the minute details the authors give.
The story a characters engage the reader from beginning to end. Even though the tale takes place in space strings with truth ad authenticity.
The story a characters engage the reader from beginning to end. Even though the tale takes place in space strings with truth ad authenticity.
February 11, 2026
Masterpiece
Arron Bunce, Terry Maggert, and JN Chaney continue to get better and better. This book is outstanding. It stands on its own as a series but also is intertwining with Backyard Starship in a great way. I can't wait to see how this all pans out.
Arron Bunce, Terry Maggert, and JN Chaney continue to get better and better. This book is outstanding. It stands on its own as a series but also is intertwining with Backyard Starship in a great way. I can't wait to see how this all pans out.
April 2, 2026
Fantastic
Still growing. The tale of Alexander Hawke never stops expanding, new problems, new friends, and new adventures. I can't wait to see how "TV" dinners affects the outcome of this complex series.
Still growing. The tale of Alexander Hawke never stops expanding, new problems, new friends, and new adventures. I can't wait to see how "TV" dinners affects the outcome of this complex series.
February 2, 2026
Slow start mainly to remind you of the story. Then the pace picked up for a continued enjoyable series
February 12, 2026
Couldn't put it down
Couldn't put it down, a great read, can't wait for the next episode to hit the shelves when they do.
Couldn't put it down, a great read, can't wait for the next episode to hit the shelves when they do.
February 13, 2026
Best book of the First Peacemaker series
I loved this book. It was the best book in the series so far. Loved the characters interactions and the space battles
I loved this book. It was the best book in the series so far. Loved the characters interactions and the space battles
March 29, 2026
#6
The story continues to evolve with our trusted set of characters, with new ones joining at appropriate moments. If you liked the previous 5 you will love this one.
The story continues to evolve with our trusted set of characters, with new ones joining at appropriate moments. If you liked the previous 5 you will love this one.
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