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Conviction (Scattered Stars: Conviction) Paperback – January 27, 2020
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Hunted by friends and enemies alike
With one final hope for a new beginning
The last reward Kira Demirci expected for heroism in a time of war was to spend the rest of her life dodging assassins—but when her government betrays her as part of their surrender, she and her comrades flee the star system of Apollo to the edge of civilized space.
The Syntactic Cluster is disorganized, disunified, and in desperate need of the nova fighters Kira smuggled out of Apollo with her. With an entire squadron supposed to follow in her wake, it falls to her to build a new home for her comrades.
But their enemy’s reach may be longer than her worst nightmares—and even her new friends may not be all that they appear…
- Print length331 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJanuary 27, 2020
- Dimensions6 x 0.83 x 9 inches
- ISBN-101988035961
- ISBN-13978-1988035963
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Series | Scattered Stars: Conviction | Scattered Stars: Evasion | Castle Federation | Peacekeepers of Sol | Vigilante |
Complete Series? | Complete 6 Book Series | Complete Trilogy | Ongoing | Ongoing | Complete 5 Book Series |
Genre | Military Space Opera | Space Opera | Military Space Opera | Military Space Opera | Space Opera |
Political and Diplomatic Intrigue | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Honor and Duty | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Multiple Lead Characters & Points of View | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Diverse Casts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Space Battles | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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Transhumanism Elements | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |

All Glynn Stewart Stories Feature...
- Honorbound characters aiming to do the right thing
- Diverse, realistic casts
- Complex villains
- Unique high concepts
- Optimistic views of the future
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- Publisher : Faolan's Pen Publishing (January 27, 2020)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 331 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1988035961
- ISBN-13 : 978-1988035963
- Item Weight : 1.12 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.83 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,737,899 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #3,525 in Galactic Empire Science Fiction
- #4,550 in Space Fleet Science Fiction
- #7,885 in Space Marine Science Fiction
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About the author

Glynn Stewart is the author of Starship’s Mage, a bestselling science fiction and fantasy series where faster-than-light travel is possible–but only because of magic. His other works include science fiction series Peacekeepers of Sol, Scattered Stars, and Castle Federation, as well as the urban fantasy series ONSET and Changeling Blood.
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 Alberta with his partner, their cats, and an unstoppable writing habit.
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Customers find the story interesting and well-written. They describe the book as a good read with engaging characters and a strong main character. Many readers consider it a great start to a new series by Glynn Stewart. The pacing is consistent and the book moves at an enjoyable pace. Overall, customers find the book engaging and enjoyable.
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Customers enjoy the story's interesting premise and storyline. They appreciate the author's ability to create brilliant stories with great themes and action. The book balances drama and action, with different twists and turns.
"...The action is fast paced and kinetic, the description is good and the author takes great strides to hide exposition in the narative...." Read more
"...It turns into an interesting tale...." Read more
"...This has all the intense action and plot twists and tensions that I've grown to love ... even if I still somehow don't truly expect them...." Read more
"...He also deeply developeds his characters in that they are both interesting with very good dialog and feel real, whether you like them or not...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it an enjoyable, fun read with interesting characters and a well-written storyline. The author is described as exciting and the main character is a favorite. Overall, readers consider it a worthwhile read.
"...kinetic, the description is good and the author takes great strides to hide exposition in the narative. No "As you know bob... " here...." Read more
"Glynn Stewart’s book, “Conviction,” is confidently written, but is unsurprising for its thin characterisations and purely action driven plot...." Read more
"...developeds his characters in that they are both interesting with very good dialog and feel real, whether you like them or not...." Read more
"And yet another great book by Mr. Stewart. I'll admit I was hoping for another Starship Mage book, but this one easily filled the need...." Read more
Customers enjoy the well-developed characters. They praise the strong main character who is engaging and determined. The supporting cast is also believable. The heroine is described as a kick-ass leader with great leadership qualities.
"...I love the main character and the fact that she's not just another ship captain - in fact she's not in charge of anything at all except her group of..." Read more
"...new universe, new mechanics, new civilization, new tech, and new characters!..." Read more
"...He also deeply developeds his characters in that they are both interesting with very good dialog and feel real, whether you like them or not...." Read more
"...Strong main character, believable supporting cast, and the plot never felt like it bogged down...." Read more
Customers are pleased with the book's start. They find it a great beginning to a space opera series by Glynn Stewart. Readers are excited for the new universe, mechanics, civilization, and tech introduced in the book.
"...A great start to a new series, for the sci-fi tragics it puts me in mind of the Rogue Squadron series of books from the old Starwars EU...." Read more
"New series, new universe, new mechanics, new civilization, new tech, and new characters!..." Read more
"...was a very fun read with interesting characters and a fresh take on galactic colonization. Will read the next one, but it could have been better." Read more
"...The book has a great beginning for a space opera. I love the characters, action and twists & turns. I’m looking forward to the next book...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find it consistent and well-crafted. The characters and setting are also appreciated.
"...The action is fast paced and kinetic, the description is good and the author takes great strides to hide exposition in the narative...." Read more
"So, a great yarn, just like the rest of Stewart's books... but also like the rest of his books, the thundering overuse of italics disrupts the..." Read more
"Stewart writes potboilers; fast paced, standard characters, good reading in airport lounges waiting for a flight...." Read more
"This book was a very slow build, and I really wasn't sure where it was going for a very long time...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book. They find the plot engaging and well-developed characters. The series is described as exciting, suspenseful, and enjoyable.
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2020Caveat : I got a Patreon Copy of this book, pre-release and paid full price again after release.
A great start to a new series, for the sci-fi tragics it puts me in mind of the Rogue Squadron series of books from the old Starwars EU. For those of you less likely to remember who Wedge Antilles is let alone his birthday, think of this novel as a sort of A team in space with space fighter planes.
To keep that A Team analogy rolling the main character literally is on the run from her own government and assasians from the enemy she faced in the last war. When she makes it to planet on the rim of explored space she sets up a mercernary team to keep what remains of her old unit in beers and coffee cake, and gets tumbled into the politics of the world she now calls home.
The positive
This is a great Mil-SciFi from an author who has really begun to hit their stride. The effort to be inclusive of cultures and sexual / gender identies is welcome, and contrary to other reviews here, i as a Straight White Catholic raised Male did not find the inclusivity to be offensive. The action is fast paced and kinetic, the description is good and the author takes great strides to hide exposition in the narative. No "As you know bob... " here.
The Negative
Not alot new here. Space fighters and evil conspiracies abound, but it is very well written. Main character is a little Mary Sue, but this is typical of genre, i never had a moment where i thought, bah and put the book down.
Recommendation
Value - A steal at the price and would have paid more for the book than i did.
Re-Readability - High, ill re-read this when the sequel hits.
Would I recommend It - Yes, A great story from a good Mil Sci Fi author hitting their stride.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021I've reviewed a few books by Glynn Stewart. However, I went back to look at my reviews and noticed that while I tend to praise the story ideas, I have often complained about the characters. Here in the Scattered Stars series once again Glynn's style and expansive plot does diminish the characters slightly. Honestly other than Kira none of the many characters gets any real in depth exposition or development. They are mostly fully developed in their first scene and afterwards serve as part of the overall story.
But that story is much better than many I've read recently. Kira is a former member of an elite space interceptor squadron that saw their side surrender at the end of a brutal war only to then have assassins from the victorious side try to kill off the entire fighter group she belonged to. She flees the system with six new interceptors and a message to travel to Redward and meet with an old friend of her fighter group commander.
Well, that gets her into an old mercenary group as the commander of a small fighter squadron along with 5 other pilots who manage to escape the assassins and join her far from their home.
Its a fairly different tale although once she's on Conviction and starting to learn the differences between being a mercenary pilot and being a squadron pilot in an official state military a new twist is sprung that turns the entire tale into a full space opera with shadowy villains and increasingly higher stakes.
But this is a very good tale. I could and do quibble about some of hte plot choices, but none felt like what I like to call Deus ex Author, where the author pushed the plot in a particular direction for "reasons". Instead, the created region of space and the peoples inhabiting it make fairly logical decisions based on what they know (as a reader you feel like you know more.) It turns into an interesting tale.
I haven't and probably never will read all of Glynn's work as some of the descriptions don't excite me, but I am glad to have tried out this series. 4 star.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020I received an advance review copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
And once again I am buying the book even though I got it for free first!
I've yet to read a book by Glynn that wasn't at least entertaining and often his books are the kind that encourage and uplift.
This book is less on the humorous side than usual for Glynn, I would say. There are still some funny moments, though, and the book itself feels lighter than it could if you consider what happens in it...you should read the book instead of my review so you know what I'm talking about!
I love the main character and the fact that she's not just another ship captain - in fact she's not in charge of anything at all except her group of pilots. She makes good decisions and seems to have a good heart. I like that she comes across as both good at her job and human.
I also enjoy all of the secondary characters in this book. Normally I end up disliking one or two but I think Glynn was able to flesh them all out as needed, no character sticks out as just a plot device, etc.
Why are you still reading my review?!?! Download this book now! :-)
- Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2020New series, new universe, new mechanics, new civilization, new tech, and new characters!
This has all the intense action and plot twists and tensions that I've grown to love ... even if I still somehow don't truly expect them.
I will say that only one book in and it looks like the big puppeteer has been named ... and frankly, I'm not sure what I'd do if I was facing that opponent. If I was sure they were in the wrong ... I'm not sure if I would find the strength to take the hero's path against an evil that powerful and that plans their actions that carefully.
I suspect I will learn something truly useful by reading this series. And I expect to truly enjoy it.
I would normally tell you that I got a free electronic review copy in exchange for my honest review ... but I actually signed up on Patreon to pay (more) for that advanced copy. Then I just bought another copy on Kindle (cheaper and the only source now) so I would have it later ... and could tell you about how much I like it.
I liked it enough to buy it twice. I'm looking forward to the next installment.
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- Kindle CustomerReviewed in Canada on July 2, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Ah, i love it. I recommend his book...
At the begining i already knew that i will love this series. I am looking forward to book 2. When i see the pre order i will surely buy it. Anyways i am hoping to see an expanded Conviction with more firepower and innovation and able to be the badest carrier in the sector, maybe a couple of escort ships too. Like a frigate or two, maybe. Thank you and more please.
- Philip WittamoreReviewed in France on February 8, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars My Conviction
There's only one problem: I need a new book from Glynn Stewart every week.
Smooth writing and original situations with lots of action.
- GanderReviewed in Germany on January 29, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Delivers the expected Glynn Stewart experience
If you have read previous books by the author and liked them, you will not be disappointed. If you do not like starfighters, action packed science fiction, people getting referred to by their preferred pronouns, or look for high brow literature, this may not be for you. I find that he's one author where I consistently enjoy (almost) all his books and look forward to reading them after a long day in the office.
- AlexReviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book :-)
Conviction is the latest novel from Glynn Stewart and begins a new story in a new universe. This is a good solid military space opera centred around a group of fighter pilots as they find a place for themselves after their betrayal by their home world. The story is a great introduction to the universe and central characters with some exciting action and hints of the central story thread. As always, I think the writing delivers a good balance between the pace and depth of the story which keeps me interested in the characters and their fate. The book did not disappoint and I would certainly recommend.
Note: I received a free electronic copy in exchange for an unbiased review (but liked it enough to buy a copy anyway)
One person found this helpfulReport - Alison ShanahanReviewed in Australia on April 24, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
Well written space action and adventure story. Looking forward to reading the next book in the series. Thanks Glynn Stewart.