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Scattered Stars: Conviction #2
Deception
A new home on the edge of nowhere
A new hope for a peaceful future
An old enemy that won’t let go
Kira Demirci left her homeworld of Apollo pursued by assassins seeking revenge for her victories in the war against the Brisingr Kaiserreich. Now she has a new home and a new role: as the nova fighter wing commander aboard the mercenary carrier Conviction under Captain John Estanza.
Conviction is on retainer with the royal family of Redward, who encourage Kira and her pilots to make themselves a new home on the frontier planet. But there is a reason they want to tie the mercenary carrier’s crew more tightly to themselves and stormclouds are brewing on the horizon.
Those clouds break when a Redward warship goes missing on a standard patrol. Conviction and her fighters are sent out to find the destroyer—but instead they find a deadly plot by old enemies that will bring down the Syntactic Cluster in fire and war.
Unless Kira Demirci can do the impossible.
A new hope for a peaceful future
An old enemy that won’t let go
Kira Demirci left her homeworld of Apollo pursued by assassins seeking revenge for her victories in the war against the Brisingr Kaiserreich. Now she has a new home and a new role: as the nova fighter wing commander aboard the mercenary carrier Conviction under Captain John Estanza.
Conviction is on retainer with the royal family of Redward, who encourage Kira and her pilots to make themselves a new home on the frontier planet. But there is a reason they want to tie the mercenary carrier’s crew more tightly to themselves and stormclouds are brewing on the horizon.
Those clouds break when a Redward warship goes missing on a standard patrol. Conviction and her fighters are sent out to find the destroyer—but instead they find a deadly plot by old enemies that will bring down the Syntactic Cluster in fire and war.
Unless Kira Demirci can do the impossible.
363 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 21, 2020
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Glynn Stewart
115 books1,747 followersGlynn Stewart is the author of over 60 books, including Starship’s Mage, a bestselling science fiction and fantasy series where faster-than-light travel is possible–but only because of magic.
Writing managed to liberate Glynn from a bleak future as an accountant. With his personality and hope for a high-tech future intact, he lives in Southern Ontario with his partner, their cats, and an unstoppable writing habit.
Writing managed to liberate Glynn from a bleak future as an accountant. With his personality and hope for a high-tech future intact, he lives in Southern Ontario with his partner, their cats, and an unstoppable writing habit.
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October 11, 2024
Decent but too much "more of the same" sequel to Conviction which was fresh and new.
July 29, 2020
I enjoyed the first book, mainly because of Kira, although I wasn't sure about the storyline. This book starts OK and there seems to be lots of things happening, but I found the long build up to the only real action in the book just took too long. There's a lot of speculation and planning and just when it looks like something might be happening the author throws in some more complications and we go back to more planning. By the time something happened I was beginning to lose interest.
It didn't help that I struggled with the 'Universe' the author has created, perhaps it is just me, but I couldn’t get my head around all the 'players' and I didn’t feel engaged with the situation.
If possible I would give 2.5 stars.
It didn't help that I struggled with the 'Universe' the author has created, perhaps it is just me, but I couldn’t get my head around all the 'players' and I didn’t feel engaged with the situation.
If possible I would give 2.5 stars.
August 3, 2023
How to Make Friends and Influence Star Nations
Kira Demirci, starfighter-for-hire and CEO of Memorial Squadron Incorporated, has hidden herself in the stellar backwoods of the galaxy since running from her homeworld. Unfortunately, her new role is much the same as her old role, and I’m left wishing we got more out of the refugee mercenary setup. Instead, Deception dives headfirst into a supremely complicated cold war that threatens to get very, very hot. It’s the kind of nation-state warfare that I’ve come to expect from Glynn Stewart, and the author does not disappoint.
The thin veneer of private military contractors in Conviction is practically transparent in this novel. Demirici and her boss, Estanza, are effectively Redward Navy in all but name. They fight for the ideals of a nation, protect civilians and abhor war crimes. It makes me question the tortuous path that got us here: mercenary corporations, refugees from a greater power, assassins hiding in the shadows… it’s all water under the bridge as the story shifts to a more straightforward story of protecting and guiding the fate of the Syntactic Cluster.
Make no mistake though, there’s nothing simple about the clash between nations, with free trade deals, political treaties, and balance of power mechanics front and center. The cold war allows us to dig further into the worldbuilding, learning of the spread of technology, the limitations of futuristic fabricators, and the economics of making war in a universe where planets are practically unconquerable. And when all other avenues of diplomacy fail, Demirici’s nova fighters will be there in several entertaining furballs and set-piece battles.
Somewhere on the cutting room floor, there’s a different, small-scale story that went untold. In it is a downtrodden, barely-able-to-make-ends-meet stereotype of a forgotten war hero trying to scratch out a living while making amends for sins of the past. Instead, the author has chosen to give us a firsthand view of carrier fleets launching FTL starfighters as they fight over the fate of stellar systems, and the key players that will change the course of history. Given my usual tastes for heroic epics, I have no qualms about continuing this unique take on Horatio Hornblower in space.
Recommended.
Kira Demirci, starfighter-for-hire and CEO of Memorial Squadron Incorporated, has hidden herself in the stellar backwoods of the galaxy since running from her homeworld. Unfortunately, her new role is much the same as her old role, and I’m left wishing we got more out of the refugee mercenary setup. Instead, Deception dives headfirst into a supremely complicated cold war that threatens to get very, very hot. It’s the kind of nation-state warfare that I’ve come to expect from Glynn Stewart, and the author does not disappoint.
The thin veneer of private military contractors in Conviction is practically transparent in this novel. Demirici and her boss, Estanza, are effectively Redward Navy in all but name. They fight for the ideals of a nation, protect civilians and abhor war crimes. It makes me question the tortuous path that got us here: mercenary corporations, refugees from a greater power, assassins hiding in the shadows… it’s all water under the bridge as the story shifts to a more straightforward story of protecting and guiding the fate of the Syntactic Cluster.
Make no mistake though, there’s nothing simple about the clash between nations, with free trade deals, political treaties, and balance of power mechanics front and center. The cold war allows us to dig further into the worldbuilding, learning of the spread of technology, the limitations of futuristic fabricators, and the economics of making war in a universe where planets are practically unconquerable. And when all other avenues of diplomacy fail, Demirici’s nova fighters will be there in several entertaining furballs and set-piece battles.
Somewhere on the cutting room floor, there’s a different, small-scale story that went untold. In it is a downtrodden, barely-able-to-make-ends-meet stereotype of a forgotten war hero trying to scratch out a living while making amends for sins of the past. Instead, the author has chosen to give us a firsthand view of carrier fleets launching FTL starfighters as they fight over the fate of stellar systems, and the key players that will change the course of history. Given my usual tastes for heroic epics, I have no qualms about continuing this unique take on Horatio Hornblower in space.
Recommended.
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July 30, 2022Not fun
Rating: minus 3
Rick Ryder wrote a review that is worth reading. This is the first series from Stewart that disappointed me. I did not expect very much when I finished the first book but this book cemented the series as a train wreck.
Before you go further, please read my review of either "Dark Horse", a good story by Diener or Powers of the Earth (a ridiculous book) and comments from a Claes Rees, Jr/cgr710 (a self-identified NeoNazi).
To Claes Rees, Jr.
Don't be a numpty, be a smarty. Come and join the Communist Party.
GLORY TO UKRAINE !!!!!
I kept thinking about the universe and think it must be prior to that of the the Mage of Mars series. That would explain the relative technological backwardness of Redward. But if that were the case, mechanical interstellar travel tech had existed and was lost before the rise of Mars. If this takes place after, the throne of Mars has fallen and the age of mages closed. In the end, I decided that this was a related but parallel universe with systems of the same name. Yes, I worry about details like that. Don't judge me.
The series is supposedly adult adventure, the relationships more important than the battles. The heroine has no real emotional reaction to deaths, betrayal, etc. We're told she has them but we're not shown that she has them. Everyone that she interacts with regularly is bound to her by a contractual agreement of some type and sometimes several at once. The only true emotion she expresses is anger when a contract clause might be violated. The main character is not the only cardboard cutout in the cast, they all are. This is not the usual Stewart.
He does not usually write first person shooters in lieu of stories with a plausible universe, a decent plot, realistic characters and a decent writing style. This is his first series that does not do the battles well. I could follow the action but not the why of it. The tech is full of black boxes and the political problems read as simplistic or implausible and mostly contradictory threats. The villains might as well twirl moustaches.
The ship sizes are too small for safe interstellar travel. If Star Wars and a lot of the low effort fiction colors your expectation, that won't be a problem. Likewise, the impact of the fast attack craft in such small numbers, feels overblown. If you like "Top Gun", then you are the right reader for this series.
Looking past my reaction to elements of this universe, it seems a good exploration of the bizarre underpinnings of the space mercenary fantasy subgenre. I seriously thought this was a spoof of the theme, not a serious novel. I am still not sure.
I hope that this is not the new normal for this writer. My first choice for science fiction now is the streaming services. Netflix has the advantage of the largest library and it is multilingual, the different cultural perspectives to science fiction is refreshing.
Curiosity Stream/Nebula, I discovered from a YouTube creator's ad. I was more than satisfied with its collection of educational video. At $15 USD for a yearly subscription, it might be worth looking at.
YouTube is where I found my bookish community. Since it carries multiple channels in all my interests, its where I spend most of my time. Some favorites are.
May Moon Narrowboat, Tara Mooknee, Karolina Zebrowska, Munecat, Double Down News, Novara Media, Spacedock, Some More News, Quinn's Ideas, Tulia, Ozillo News, The Templin Institute, Lady knight the Brave, Between the Lines, Adult Wednesday Addams, Second Thought, Philosophy Tube, The Narrowboat Pirate, Natasha's Adventures, Northern Narrowboaters, Celtica, Sabine Hossenfelder, Cruising Alba, Noelle, Abbie Emmons, A Clockwork Reader, The Shades of Orange, Ship Happens, Practical Engineering, Lady of the Library, Three Arrows, Patrick is a Navajo, Between the Wars, Kings and Generals, Perun Gaming, AstronautX, Maiorianus, Mala Armia Janosika, Hello Future Me, 2 Steps from Hell, Maggie May Fish, Camper Vibe, Boat Time, Renegade Cut, Danni and Joe, With Olivia, Elena Taber, Sarah Z, Big Joel, France 24, Alize, Alice Cappelle, Jessica Gagnon, 2Cellos, DW News, Maximillien Robespierre, Rowan J Coleman, Joe Scott, Lilly's expat life, Lily Alexander, History of the Universe, What Vivi did next, Natalia Tsarikova, Shift Alt X, Mythology and Fiction Explained, Books and Lala, Certifiably Ingame, Pentatonix, Violet Orlandi, TIKHistory, Neringa Rekaslute, Nerdstalgia, Beautifully Bookish Bethany, A Cup of Nicole, Merphy Napier, Zoe Baker, The Amber Ruffin Show, Military History Visualized, Invicta, Steampunk, Austin McConnell, Brittany the Bibliophile, Hailey in Bookland, Book Odyssey, Tom Nicholas, it's Tube, Mrs Betty Bower, Epic History TV, WION, Kelly loves Physics and History, Lindsey Stirling, Tibees, Ancient Americas, Physics Girl.
I wish you a bright morning, a productive afternoon, a brilliant evening and a wonderful night.
Courage without Hope has no direction.
Operations, Thirteenth Route Trade Fleet
Rating: minus 3
Rick Ryder wrote a review that is worth reading. This is the first series from Stewart that disappointed me. I did not expect very much when I finished the first book but this book cemented the series as a train wreck.
Before you go further, please read my review of either "Dark Horse", a good story by Diener or Powers of the Earth (a ridiculous book) and comments from a Claes Rees, Jr/cgr710 (a self-identified NeoNazi).
To Claes Rees, Jr.
Don't be a numpty, be a smarty. Come and join the Communist Party.
GLORY TO UKRAINE !!!!!
I kept thinking about the universe and think it must be prior to that of the the Mage of Mars series. That would explain the relative technological backwardness of Redward. But if that were the case, mechanical interstellar travel tech had existed and was lost before the rise of Mars. If this takes place after, the throne of Mars has fallen and the age of mages closed. In the end, I decided that this was a related but parallel universe with systems of the same name. Yes, I worry about details like that. Don't judge me.
The series is supposedly adult adventure, the relationships more important than the battles. The heroine has no real emotional reaction to deaths, betrayal, etc. We're told she has them but we're not shown that she has them. Everyone that she interacts with regularly is bound to her by a contractual agreement of some type and sometimes several at once. The only true emotion she expresses is anger when a contract clause might be violated. The main character is not the only cardboard cutout in the cast, they all are. This is not the usual Stewart.
He does not usually write first person shooters in lieu of stories with a plausible universe, a decent plot, realistic characters and a decent writing style. This is his first series that does not do the battles well. I could follow the action but not the why of it. The tech is full of black boxes and the political problems read as simplistic or implausible and mostly contradictory threats. The villains might as well twirl moustaches.
The ship sizes are too small for safe interstellar travel. If Star Wars and a lot of the low effort fiction colors your expectation, that won't be a problem. Likewise, the impact of the fast attack craft in such small numbers, feels overblown. If you like "Top Gun", then you are the right reader for this series.
Looking past my reaction to elements of this universe, it seems a good exploration of the bizarre underpinnings of the space mercenary fantasy subgenre. I seriously thought this was a spoof of the theme, not a serious novel. I am still not sure.
I hope that this is not the new normal for this writer. My first choice for science fiction now is the streaming services. Netflix has the advantage of the largest library and it is multilingual, the different cultural perspectives to science fiction is refreshing.
Curiosity Stream/Nebula, I discovered from a YouTube creator's ad. I was more than satisfied with its collection of educational video. At $15 USD for a yearly subscription, it might be worth looking at.
YouTube is where I found my bookish community. Since it carries multiple channels in all my interests, its where I spend most of my time. Some favorites are.
May Moon Narrowboat, Tara Mooknee, Karolina Zebrowska, Munecat, Double Down News, Novara Media, Spacedock, Some More News, Quinn's Ideas, Tulia, Ozillo News, The Templin Institute, Lady knight the Brave, Between the Lines, Adult Wednesday Addams, Second Thought, Philosophy Tube, The Narrowboat Pirate, Natasha's Adventures, Northern Narrowboaters, Celtica, Sabine Hossenfelder, Cruising Alba, Noelle, Abbie Emmons, A Clockwork Reader, The Shades of Orange, Ship Happens, Practical Engineering, Lady of the Library, Three Arrows, Patrick is a Navajo, Between the Wars, Kings and Generals, Perun Gaming, AstronautX, Maiorianus, Mala Armia Janosika, Hello Future Me, 2 Steps from Hell, Maggie May Fish, Camper Vibe, Boat Time, Renegade Cut, Danni and Joe, With Olivia, Elena Taber, Sarah Z, Big Joel, France 24, Alize, Alice Cappelle, Jessica Gagnon, 2Cellos, DW News, Maximillien Robespierre, Rowan J Coleman, Joe Scott, Lilly's expat life, Lily Alexander, History of the Universe, What Vivi did next, Natalia Tsarikova, Shift Alt X, Mythology and Fiction Explained, Books and Lala, Certifiably Ingame, Pentatonix, Violet Orlandi, TIKHistory, Neringa Rekaslute, Nerdstalgia, Beautifully Bookish Bethany, A Cup of Nicole, Merphy Napier, Zoe Baker, The Amber Ruffin Show, Military History Visualized, Invicta, Steampunk, Austin McConnell, Brittany the Bibliophile, Hailey in Bookland, Book Odyssey, Tom Nicholas, it's Tube, Mrs Betty Bower, Epic History TV, WION, Kelly loves Physics and History, Lindsey Stirling, Tibees, Ancient Americas, Physics Girl.
I wish you a bright morning, a productive afternoon, a brilliant evening and a wonderful night.
Courage without Hope has no direction.
Operations, Thirteenth Route Trade Fleet
May 25, 2024
3.5/5
I really enjoyed this book. The continuation of the story was so good.
I generally don't enjoy "Covert ops" type storylines, but this one hit all the right places.
I very rarely give out 5 stars these days, so a 4 star is my typical rating for a good book that doesn't go above and beyond. However, I had to sadly give this book 3.5/5 stars. There were just so many grammatical mistakes and straight-up missing words that it necessitated being reflected in the review score.
But the plot and overarching story and the characters make an excellent base for the book, I look forward to the next one
I really enjoyed this book. The continuation of the story was so good.
I generally don't enjoy "Covert ops" type storylines, but this one hit all the right places.
I very rarely give out 5 stars these days, so a 4 star is my typical rating for a good book that doesn't go above and beyond. However, I had to sadly give this book 3.5/5 stars. There were just so many grammatical mistakes and straight-up missing words that it necessitated being reflected in the review score.
But the plot and overarching story and the characters make an excellent base for the book, I look forward to the next one
July 22, 2020
I wish I lived in this universe!!!
Kira, aka Basketball, is kind of my hero.
I was so excited by the end of this book!
Ugh, but to start from the beginning...
Kira is still learning how to be a mercenary. Luckily, she's a great leader and pilot. Throw in a great support staff and mercenary crew, and she's doing fine.
This book has another inventive plot, like Mr. Stewart is known for. I appreciated that he spent a little less time on space battles here, as maybe I am a simple mind and the logistics of space fighting just doesn't paint a good picture in my head. I appreciate characters that grow and well executed plot twists. You can pretty much guarantee a Glynn Stewart book will have a plot twist, but even knowing that - they always still get ya!
Kira, aka Basketball, is kind of my hero.
I was so excited by the end of this book!
Ugh, but to start from the beginning...
Kira is still learning how to be a mercenary. Luckily, she's a great leader and pilot. Throw in a great support staff and mercenary crew, and she's doing fine.
This book has another inventive plot, like Mr. Stewart is known for. I appreciated that he spent a little less time on space battles here, as maybe I am a simple mind and the logistics of space fighting just doesn't paint a good picture in my head. I appreciate characters that grow and well executed plot twists. You can pretty much guarantee a Glynn Stewart book will have a plot twist, but even knowing that - they always still get ya!
June 12, 2021
Ms. Stewart writes a far better space opera in this second of a trilogy. She’s used how to use her words. She’s learned how to world-build, which is even more important. What she still can’t do is give her characters anything more than a two-dimensional shape.
July 31, 2020
Superb Sequel
Deception is enjoyable on multiple levels. First, it's a fun space opera action story. But the world-building is outstanding with levels of technology based on distance from the core worlds. There's so much richness and potential! The political intrigue is also fun. But, to me, the trope Glynn borrowed from Asimov's Foundation series - the hidden organization trying to manipulate the galaxy using psychohistory - is the most clever and engaging of all. Great read! Bring on the next!
Deception is enjoyable on multiple levels. First, it's a fun space opera action story. But the world-building is outstanding with levels of technology based on distance from the core worlds. There's so much richness and potential! The political intrigue is also fun. But, to me, the trope Glynn borrowed from Asimov's Foundation series - the hidden organization trying to manipulate the galaxy using psychohistory - is the most clever and engaging of all. Great read! Bring on the next!
August 18, 2020
An enjoyable read. There didn’t seem to be as much action as in the first book but I think it’s just that the space action feels a bit slower than some of the ground action that was more prevalent in the first book. The characters are really starting to grow on me, especially Kira and the captain. I’m hoping we get to know a few others in greater depth as the series continues. I’ll definitely be reading the next one.
October 30, 2021
Stewart, Glynn. Deception. Scattered Stars No. 2. Kindle, 2020.
In the second installment of the Scattered Stars series, Kira continues to develop her mercenary forces of starfighters. She is still pursued by assassins and her the wars in her operating theater increase in numbers and intensity. To his credit, Stewart takes time out from space battles to develop a few of his central characters. This is competent space opera, but it breaks no new ground. 3.5 stars.
In the second installment of the Scattered Stars series, Kira continues to develop her mercenary forces of starfighters. She is still pursued by assassins and her the wars in her operating theater increase in numbers and intensity. To his credit, Stewart takes time out from space battles to develop a few of his central characters. This is competent space opera, but it breaks no new ground. 3.5 stars.
February 20, 2022
More intrigue, more action
Book 2 and things have picked up a notch. Book 1 took a while to get going, book 2 was pretty much going from the start
Kiras character is growing by the page and the relationship with the Convictions crew is developing well. The old members of 303 are still the ones to beat and there seems to be a new love interest
Each book sets up the next nicely and book 3 looks to be as good as 2
Book 2 and things have picked up a notch. Book 1 took a while to get going, book 2 was pretty much going from the start
Kiras character is growing by the page and the relationship with the Convictions crew is developing well. The old members of 303 are still the ones to beat and there seems to be a new love interest
Each book sets up the next nicely and book 3 looks to be as good as 2
February 12, 2024
Exciting and fun book
Our favorites certainly pushed the envelope this time, took big risks, and won very big! The story evolved nicely and built action and excitement steadily. New characters joined the saga, adding further dimensions to this book, and likely creating the grounds for further extensions in future books in the series. Look forward to the next installment in the series!
Our favorites certainly pushed the envelope this time, took big risks, and won very big! The story evolved nicely and built action and excitement steadily. New characters joined the saga, adding further dimensions to this book, and likely creating the grounds for further extensions in future books in the series. Look forward to the next installment in the series!
July 21, 2020
I received an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
The conspiracy continues in the second installment of Scattered Stars: Conviction. Commander Demirci faces more trouble and manages to find her way out while looking deeper into the conspiracy that threatens her new home.
Overall, a good sequel to book one and I look forward to the rest of the series.
The conspiracy continues in the second installment of Scattered Stars: Conviction. Commander Demirci faces more trouble and manages to find her way out while looking deeper into the conspiracy that threatens her new home.
Overall, a good sequel to book one and I look forward to the rest of the series.
July 31, 2020
A fun read with well crafted characters. This was a much better read then the first book. It wasn't perfect but it kept me entertained. The whole "Equilibrium Institute" and it's 'Seldonian' calculations seems to get a bit Dues ex Machina, especially towards the end. The story line was fairly predictable. As I said, it was a fun read.
September 11, 2020
It is definitely a slow start and burn, but I enjoyed it all the same. Stewart continually engages with his universes in a realistic way, building a cohesive narrative of what does it mean to be intergalactic in scope. But I’m easy to entertain, however, this is the first book to really catch me since this whole mess started so that’s something.
April 10, 2021
Well, I do enjoy future war strategy and action and this story has it all. The characters continue to develop from the first episode, although I barely remember them all. There are some political considerations as well, but they are mostly not something we would be involved with today. Still, there are parallels.
December 1, 2024
Siguen las aventuras espaciales. Mas problemas para la protagonista, adversarios mas potentes. Buenas escenas de acción. Resolución previsible desde que alguien habla sobre ella. Argumento parecido al anterior libro, pero entretenido y siempre queriendo leer el siguiente capítulo para ver que pasa. B+
July 8, 2020
A fantastic continuation of the story of Kira Demerci. Sent to track down the destroyer Hope, the crew of Conviction discover that something weird is going on in the Cluster, which leads to a daring mission to prevent disaster.
July 26, 2020
Mercenary heart
A mercenary, a fugitive , a fighter, a pilot, a soldier. Kira Demirci is all that and more. She need to rise to a whole lot of chaotic challenges, one series that decide the future of the whole sector!
A mercenary, a fugitive , a fighter, a pilot, a soldier. Kira Demirci is all that and more. She need to rise to a whole lot of chaotic challenges, one series that decide the future of the whole sector!
August 5, 2020
A fun adventure
Really enjoyed this, another fun romp in yet another interesting world that the author has conjured up. My only real complaint is that it wasn't longer, and that the sequel isn't yet out!
Really enjoyed this, another fun romp in yet another interesting world that the author has conjured up. My only real complaint is that it wasn't longer, and that the sequel isn't yet out!
August 19, 2020
For a series that promises starfighter action, there was precious little starfighter action.
I enjoy these books -- Stewart's writing is consistently solid, his politics positive, and the worlds his characters inhabit reward duty -- but dyamn did I want starfighter goodness.
I enjoy these books -- Stewart's writing is consistently solid, his politics positive, and the worlds his characters inhabit reward duty -- but dyamn did I want starfighter goodness.
May 1, 2021
Exciting space opera
Kept me up reading after bed time, never quite certain what was going to happen next, and sufficiently invested in the characters not to want to sleep without knowing.
Kept me up reading after bed time, never quite certain what was going to happen next, and sufficiently invested in the characters not to want to sleep without knowing.
August 21, 2021
Another great book
This 1's really special It's a very intriguing Book Well written interesting exciting Great plot I'm gonna say anything about the plot but it's I liked it a lot of maybe the best I've read so far. I highly recommend the whole series
This 1's really special It's a very intriguing Book Well written interesting exciting Great plot I'm gonna say anything about the plot but it's I liked it a lot of maybe the best I've read so far. I highly recommend the whole series
May 12, 2022
Excellent
And of course I'll keep reading...This a really good author! I need to know how he tames the galaxy and drives the bad guys shuddering into their piece of galaxy to lick their wonded pride.
And of course I'll keep reading...This a really good author! I need to know how he tames the galaxy and drives the bad guys shuddering into their piece of galaxy to lick their wonded pride.
May 21, 2022
Very technical and complicated
Considering that this is all made up tech, it's very complicated to keep track of what's going on with alk the pseudo tech and vernacular, and multiple enemies. it made my head spin. Pages and pages of technical data on engines. Oh my!
Considering that this is all made up tech, it's very complicated to keep track of what's going on with alk the pseudo tech and vernacular, and multiple enemies. it made my head spin. Pages and pages of technical data on engines. Oh my!
June 19, 2022
A fun read
Nothing much to say here. A simple entertaining story. Not much in terms of character depth or surprising twists or unique worldbuilding but simple and enjoyable which is what I was looking for. I don't expect I'll remember much about it on a few months' time.
Nothing much to say here. A simple entertaining story. Not much in terms of character depth or surprising twists or unique worldbuilding but simple and enjoyable which is what I was looking for. I don't expect I'll remember much about it on a few months' time.
January 13, 2023
Great follow on with a good mix of action both in flight and troops. Strategy planning comes to the fore with plenty of interaction of people and places. All balanced for a good read and lead to the next instalment.
July 4, 2023
Interesting, but building steam
I like the action. I like the characters. The plotline continues to draw me along. Somehow I feel like something is missing. I will continue with the series for now. I'm thinking thete's more of the story to unfold.
I like the action. I like the characters. The plotline continues to draw me along. Somehow I feel like something is missing. I will continue with the series for now. I'm thinking thete's more of the story to unfold.
December 3, 2023
Surprise angle for this series
This series surprised me with the heavy emphasis on the money and business angles rather than the "science" we usually delve in. No surprise, now that I think about it; they are mercenaries after all.
Good yarn!
This series surprised me with the heavy emphasis on the money and business angles rather than the "science" we usually delve in. No surprise, now that I think about it; they are mercenaries after all.
Good yarn!
July 23, 2020
This was an excellent addition to the series with everything I enjoy about military sci fi from the tech to the battles to the characters.
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