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Conscientious Objector
Capernica is invaded.
Locals are conscripted into the militia.
How can a conscientious objector carry a rifle and still uphold his convictions?
Capernica has welcomed the Taymon family, refugees who follow the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. First and foremost is that Assisians will not take another life.
When the planet is invaded, Harris Taymon is conscripted into the planetary militia against his will. He knows he owes a deep sense of loyalty to the planet, but can he bear arms against the enemy with intent to kill?
And if he doesn’t, can he survive his own side where desertion and cowardice are punished by execution?
Download this book and read how he deals with this internal conflict.
(Note: this is a novella, not a full-length novel.)
Locals are conscripted into the militia.
How can a conscientious objector carry a rifle and still uphold his convictions?
Capernica has welcomed the Taymon family, refugees who follow the teachings of St. Francis of Assisi. First and foremost is that Assisians will not take another life.
When the planet is invaded, Harris Taymon is conscripted into the planetary militia against his will. He knows he owes a deep sense of loyalty to the planet, but can he bear arms against the enemy with intent to kill?
And if he doesn’t, can he survive his own side where desertion and cowardice are punished by execution?
Download this book and read how he deals with this internal conflict.
(Note: this is a novella, not a full-length novel.)
- GenresScience Fiction
82 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 11, 2019
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About the author
Jonathan P. Brazee
150 books190 followersI am a retired Marine colonel and now a full-time writer living in Colorado Springs with my wife, Kiwi, and infant twin daughters, Danika Dawn and Darika Marie.
I published my first work back in 1978, a so-so short story titled "Secession." Since then, I have been published in newspapers, magazines, and in book format in fiction, political science, business, military, sports, race relations, and personal relations fields. I returned to writing fiction in 2009, and I currently have over 85 titles published, 52 being novels. My novelette, "Weaponized Math," was a finalist for the 2017 Nebula Award, and my novella, "Fire Ant," was a 2018 Nebula finalist. My novel "Integration" was a 2018 Dragon Award finalist, and my novel "Sentenced to War" was a 2021 finalist. I am a USA Today Bestelling writer.
My undergraduate degree was earned at the U. S. Naval Academy (Class of 1979), and I have attended graduate school at U. S. International University and the University of California, San Diego, earning a masters and doctorate. I am a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the US. Naval Academy Alumni Association, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
I have rather eclectic tastes. I have won awards in photography, cooking, wrting, and several sports, earning national championships in rugby and equestrian events. When I'm not writing, I'm reading, cooking, going to the gym, or traveling. I attend quite a few cons over the course of a year, and love meeting other people who love books.
I write because I love it. I only hope that others might read my work and get a bit of enjoyment or useful information out of my efforts.
As an author, I don't think it is fair for me to rate any other author's books here on Goodreads if that rating is less than five stars. I have certainly read many books that do not deserve five (or four, three, or even two). However, I will not rate any of those here while I am a Goodreads author. Consequently, I will only be listing books that I really like and feel deserve five stars.
If you would like to join my email list and find out about new books or promotions, please sign up at http://eepurl.com/bnFSHH. My website is http://jonathanbrazee.com.
I published my first work back in 1978, a so-so short story titled "Secession." Since then, I have been published in newspapers, magazines, and in book format in fiction, political science, business, military, sports, race relations, and personal relations fields. I returned to writing fiction in 2009, and I currently have over 85 titles published, 52 being novels. My novelette, "Weaponized Math," was a finalist for the 2017 Nebula Award, and my novella, "Fire Ant," was a 2018 Nebula finalist. My novel "Integration" was a 2018 Dragon Award finalist, and my novel "Sentenced to War" was a 2021 finalist. I am a USA Today Bestelling writer.
My undergraduate degree was earned at the U. S. Naval Academy (Class of 1979), and I have attended graduate school at U. S. International University and the University of California, San Diego, earning a masters and doctorate. I am a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the US. Naval Academy Alumni Association, and the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America.
I have rather eclectic tastes. I have won awards in photography, cooking, wrting, and several sports, earning national championships in rugby and equestrian events. When I'm not writing, I'm reading, cooking, going to the gym, or traveling. I attend quite a few cons over the course of a year, and love meeting other people who love books.
I write because I love it. I only hope that others might read my work and get a bit of enjoyment or useful information out of my efforts.
As an author, I don't think it is fair for me to rate any other author's books here on Goodreads if that rating is less than five stars. I have certainly read many books that do not deserve five (or four, three, or even two). However, I will not rate any of those here while I am a Goodreads author. Consequently, I will only be listing books that I really like and feel deserve five stars.
If you would like to join my email list and find out about new books or promotions, please sign up at http://eepurl.com/bnFSHH. My website is http://jonathanbrazee.com.
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March 11, 2024
True bravery is something difficult to define sometimes. And if you are Harris Taymon it is next to impossible when your world has been invaded and people are dying all around you.
Yes, if you are a conscientious objector, following the tenets of your faith demanding you never kill a human being, even in war, you are more likely to be reviled and even manhandled by far to many people around you.
As Harris was...til war came to his hometown.
Hats off to author Jonathan Brazee for a touching novella that brought home to me what bravery is.
Enjoy
Yes, if you are a conscientious objector, following the tenets of your faith demanding you never kill a human being, even in war, you are more likely to be reviled and even manhandled by far to many people around you.
As Harris was...til war came to his hometown.
Hats off to author Jonathan Brazee for a touching novella that brought home to me what bravery is.
Enjoy
July 19, 2020
I wonder
I was wondering where this one would go. This one is too short. Almost anything I would write is a spoiler. The question is what is courage? Perhaps this is not as impressive as The Red Badge of Courage, but it is a meaningful discussion.
I was wondering where this one would go. This one is too short. Almost anything I would write is a spoiler. The question is what is courage? Perhaps this is not as impressive as The Red Badge of Courage, but it is a meaningful discussion.
May 5, 2024
Great Storytelling
This is the fourth book I’ve read by this author and they were all five star. Two of the books were the next in this series and well worth reading. I’m looking forward to enjoying more of his work.
This is the fourth book I’ve read by this author and they were all five star. Two of the books were the next in this series and well worth reading. I’m looking forward to enjoying more of his work.
April 11, 2021
Nice short story and nice link to an actual Medal of Honor winner
November 19, 2019
Excellent Work
I really enjoyed this story of a very young man who would not give up his deeply held religious beliefs even if it meant danger to himself. He reminded me of Desmond Does the Medal of Honor recipient who saved 75 of his fellow soldiers. This brave act by a soldier speaks to a higher that this story encapsulates that people with strongly held beliefs are no cowards. Their lives, given to God, can drive them to save lives with the same strength as soldiers who fight and give everything to protect their fellow soldiers, country and family which Mr Brazee captured so well.
This is a great read!
I really enjoyed this story of a very young man who would not give up his deeply held religious beliefs even if it meant danger to himself. He reminded me of Desmond Does the Medal of Honor recipient who saved 75 of his fellow soldiers. This brave act by a soldier speaks to a higher that this story encapsulates that people with strongly held beliefs are no cowards. Their lives, given to God, can drive them to save lives with the same strength as soldiers who fight and give everything to protect their fellow soldiers, country and family which Mr Brazee captured so well.
This is a great read!
November 17, 2019
Stunning portrayal of a young man.
How an invasion in your town can change your mind, even if you never thought you would waver. How losing friends can make you do what you hadn't imagined. But mostly, a story of a young man who finds strength of his own to pass around, & what he stands for in the end. Well thought-out & put to paper. Thank you so much for this book! A good read for anyone considering a military life.
How an invasion in your town can change your mind, even if you never thought you would waver. How losing friends can make you do what you hadn't imagined. But mostly, a story of a young man who finds strength of his own to pass around, & what he stands for in the end. Well thought-out & put to paper. Thank you so much for this book! A good read for anyone considering a military life.
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September 23, 2019This is a story, apparently at the beginning of a military science fiction series.
The dedication is to:
Corporal Desmond Doss, US Army
Conscientious Objector
Awarded the Medal of Honor for Actions on Okinawa During WWII
That is enough to sell me on it, and I'm glad I read it.
The dedication is to:
Corporal Desmond Doss, US Army
Conscientious Objector
Awarded the Medal of Honor for Actions on Okinawa During WWII
That is enough to sell me on it, and I'm glad I read it.
November 20, 2019
Excellent story, but very short
I was not expecting the story to end where it did. It felt and read like the first few chapters of a bigger, more in-depth book. I am moving on to the second in this series.
I was not expecting the story to end where it did. It felt and read like the first few chapters of a bigger, more in-depth book. I am moving on to the second in this series.
September 22, 2019
Extraordinarily good read
I have greatly enjoyed Brazee's books in the past. This one has surpassed even those. I can't wait for the next volume.
I have greatly enjoyed Brazee's books in the past. This one has surpassed even those. I can't wait for the next volume.
November 12, 2019
Unexpected bravery
Objecting to kill another human did not stop this young man from showing bravery in saving his friends and sargent
Objecting to kill another human did not stop this young man from showing bravery in saving his friends and sargent
December 25, 2019
Four stars!
Good story! Being a CO is a tough choice. Are they really a coward or sincere in their beliefs? Few can see the true hearts of men, but many make harsh judgements.
Good story! Being a CO is a tough choice. Are they really a coward or sincere in their beliefs? Few can see the true hearts of men, but many make harsh judgements.
November 11, 2024
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