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Refuge (Exile Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Glynn Stewart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 1,504 ratings
A dying world, shattered by a broken machine
A desperate flight, their only hope for refuge
A robotic race, ally and destroyer alike

The Republic of Exilium has grown in strength and confidence at the far end of the galaxy from the rest of mankind, sending out scout ships to survey the worlds around them as they try to learn more about the mysterious Construction Matrix AIs.

Finding one of the genocidal rogues of that mysterious “race” in the process of destroying an inhabited world, Captain Octavio Catalan takes his ship into a desperate battle. He is victorious—but he is too late. The world of the strange aliens he has encountered is doomed.

The distant Republic can barely help, but the honor of their leaders will not permit them to stand idly by. Ships and crews are set into motion to commence a desperate evacuation of their newfound friends, and debts with the strange Matrices are called in.

One branch of Matrices destroyed the planet. Another may well save it—but the AIs have their own agenda and the price they ask may be beyond the Republic and its new allies…
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The Exile Universe Books and Audiobooks

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Take A Stand Against Tyranny

What happens if you lose everything…

...and have a chance to start something completely new?

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Overcome The Mistakes Of The Past

What if your only chance for survival…

...involves taking a world that belongs to someone else?

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Decide What It Takes To Be A Hero

What would you do to live up to…

...the very best of what humanity should be?

Epic Space Opera Tales

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Shoot-em-up Action

Stewart delivers on the action in this perfectly-balanced space opera with epic space battles and edge of your seat plotting.

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Eerie Alien Technology

Encounter formidable beings during the rebellion’s exile to the unknown reaches of the universe.

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Experience “one of the most interesting premises of the genre…” as the heroes try to hold together a fledgling democracy completely cut off from support.

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Starred Review of Exile by PUBLISHERS WEEKLY:

"A failed rebellion against a tyrannical space confederacy is exiled to a remote corner of the galaxy in this political space drama, the first full novel in Stewart’s Exile series (after the novella Ashen Stars). In the colonized cosmos of 2386, Isaac Gallant, the son of the dictatorial president of the interstellar Confederacy, is a high-ranking officer in the Confederacy fleet. He’s also secretly part of a rebellion against the Confederacy. Alongside rebellion leader Amelie Lestroud, a former movie star, Isaac helps to colonize a verdant planet... THIS FAST-PACED STARFARING ADVENTURE SUCCEEDS with a thrilling mix of space battles and tender emotions."

EXILE examines a [Star Wars-like] universe in which the rebellion fails before it gets started and the large body of rebels are exiled to a distant part of the universe to create their own civilization--or to die if they fail. A detailed and very intelligent exploration of the realities of society at a macro level.

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Glynn Stewart is the Canadian science fiction and fantasy author of the Starship’s Mage, Duchy of Terra and Exile series. Writing managed to liberate him from a bleak future as an accountant. With his personality and hope for a high-tech future intact, he lives in Kitchener, Ontario with his wife, their cats, and an unstoppable writing habit.

Faolan’s Pen Publishing is an action-oriented science fiction publisher with an emphasis on unique high concepts and optimistic views of the future. Lead characters grapple with and are driven by a sense of duty—both to their cause and the people around them.

Art by Tom Edwards Design

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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 Duchy of Terra, Castle Federation and Vigilante, 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 Kitchener, Ontario with his wife, their cats, and an unstoppable writing habit.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07TSGRJ35
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Faolan's Pen Publishing (July 30, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 30, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.7 MB
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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 this book to be an interesting space opera with engaging plots and great characters. Moreover, the writing quality receives mixed feedback, with some finding it well written while others note it can be repetitive. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its complexity, with one review highlighting technological cross-species collaboration problem-solving, and its development, with customers noting it keeps getting better. They appreciate the author's imagination, with one review mentioning references to popular sci-fi shows, and consider it a good sequel to "Exile."

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25 customers mention "Storyline"25 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as an interesting space opera with engaging plots, and one customer notes how existing storylines continue from the previous book Exile.

"...covers a lot of my favorite parts of those tropes, with a fun helping of mystery mixed in as they work to uncover the many things they don't..." Read more

"...There were some twists and turns that really moved the story along. I also liked the added perspective of new characters...." Read more

"...We get to be introduced to new aliens, and they are an interesting and well thought out race...." Read more

"...Can the aliens be trusted? Existing storylines are continued from Exile as well as key new storylines added to advance the story, with a nice..." Read more

18 customers mention "Enjoyment"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable, describing it as a great and diverting read, with one customer noting it's a real page turner.

"...It was still a fun read and a great addition to the series." Read more

"Another great read by Glynn Stewart with great character development and all of the imaginative plot twists that characterize his writing...." Read more

"This was another great book. I love a good mystery. This one had plenty. All of the action, intrigue, along wth the hope and love...." Read more

"...Like the rest, this is a good read and if you were a fan of exile and ashen stars this book will not disappoint...." Read more

14 customers mention "Character development"10 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning they can remember the main cast.

"Another great read by Glynn Stewart with great character development and all of the imaginative plot twists that characterize his writing...." Read more

"...who not only write intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories...." Read more

"...Overall, this book took a great premise and cast and largely squandered it...." Read more

"...It lost half a star for lack of development in the established characters and overly simplified aliens...." Read more

6 customers mention "Complexity"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the complexity of the book, with one review highlighting its technological cross-species collaboration and problem-solving, while another mentions the development of a working human group and new alien allies.

"...The one thing that surprises me is how fast the humans turn into a working group. We do know how to adapt." Read more

"...We get Aliens, battles, politics, technological cross species collaboration problem solving, heroics and grand plans ...." Read more

"...Catalan and the new alien characters were deeply interesting and complex...." Read more

"...New tech and battles abound. A great read. Looking forward to the next installment" Read more

6 customers mention "Development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's development, noting that it keeps getting better, with one customer specifically praising how it introduces new elements effectively.

"Story was moving at a good pace and we have decent development by the end of the book...." Read more

"...Great job looking forward for many new adventures." Read more

"This is a great an interesting space opera. Lot of action...." Read more

"Great story and as I read, it got better. The plot thickened and the story took a twist in another direction. I thought it was going to go and go...." Read more

6 customers mention "Imagination"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the author's imagination, with one noting the references to popular sci-fi shows and another highlighting the many possibilities for future books.

"...There are many options for Stewart to explore in further books. There were some twists and turns that really moved the story along...." Read more

"...I also love the references Glynn makes to popular scifi shows...without detracting from his writing...." Read more

"...It’s extremely hard to find such interesting and exciting author who not only write intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and..." Read more

"...Glynn Stewart is simply a masterful storyteller!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Series continuation"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this book as a sequel to "Exile."

"Four and a half stars. A nice second installment in the series. There are many options for Stewart to explore in further books...." Read more

"Congratulations to Glynn Stewart for another amazing series...." Read more

"A good sequel to "Exile" - life gets more complicated for everyone! As usual, I lost too much sleep to a new book from Glynn...." Read more

"Incredible sequel to Exile, this second book is even more packed with space battles against rogues AIs, great story, I can’t wait for the next one!" Read more

7 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive3 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the writing quality of the book, with some finding it well written while others describe it as repetitive and hard to follow.

"...As usual, I lost too much sleep to a new book from Glynn. His writing is workmanlike, his story-telling is utterly engrossing...." Read more

"...disappointing from both a plot and character standpoint and hard to strike an interest, so much so it was a different writing style than the first..." Read more

"Reasonably well written (sometimes feels a little jerky), well edited, well ebooked." Read more

"...It is tiresome and a bit repetitive. This book pauses after one major battle ends, but there is no accompanying storyline resolution...." Read more

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  • Morgan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly Enjoyable
    Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2023
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    I enjoyed the focus on the wider variations of species in the universe present in this book, and how varied they are. I enjoy stories of humanity uniting others to a common, worthy cause, and this book definitely covers a lot of my favorite parts of those tropes, with a fun helping of mystery mixed in as they work to uncover the many things they don't know.

    I also loved how by this story the exiles have moved on with their lives with a focus on their future, and yet the trials of their past are still very much a guiding light for those futures, in a very positive way.

    And yes. There are lots of space battles and marine battles in this book, too.
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  • Shane Pruyne
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great addition to the series.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2019
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    Four and a half stars. A nice second installment in the series. There are many options for Stewart to explore in further books. There were some twists and turns that really moved the story along. I also liked the added perspective of new characters.

    It lost half a star for lack of development in the established characters and overly simplified aliens. It was still a fun read and a great addition to the series.
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  • Samantha Campbell
    5.0 out of 5 stars ARC reader and still bought it.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019
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    I did receive an advanced review copy of this book. And after reading the book, immediately preordered it. Would have paid more, too.

    If you haven't read the first book in the series, and the prequel novella, it would be best to start there.

    If you loved the first book, the saga gets even better. I love that Glynn always finds new ways to surprise me without compromising his character's integrity. One of my favorite things about all of Glynn's work is that his heroes and heroines are actually heroic. They aren't without flaw but they always try to be better.

    I also love the references Glynn makes to popular scifi shows...without detracting from his writing. As a Trekkie myself, it is like the cherry on top.

    **POSSIBLE SPOILERS**

    We get to be introduced to new aliens, and they are an interesting and well thought out race. We also learn more about the aliens from the first book. I'm trying to be vague because I don't actually want to spoil anything, but I think it's important to note that Mr. Stewart's imagination still seems to be performing well. A new hero is brought to the forefront as well. Isaac can't be everywhere, after all, that's not realistic.

    I particularly love AI stories so to see our new hero interact with the original aliens more is right up my alley.
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  • John Ashmore
    5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Glynn Stewart Space Opera
    Reviewed in the United States on July 30, 2019
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    Another great read by Glynn Stewart with great character development and all of the imaginative plot twists that characterize his writing. The Exilium exiles need allies and they are not alone. The Rogue Matrices are at it again, forcibly terraforming occupied planets. Can the ESF defend a new alien race? Can the aliens be trusted? Existing storylines are continued from Exile as well as key new storylines added to advance the story, with a nice little twist at the end. I can’t wait for the next book.

    I received an ARC in exchange for my review. I enjoyed the book enough that I bought a copy.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2021
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    This was another great book. I love a good mystery. This one had plenty. All of the action, intrigue, along wth the hope and love. All for a very exciting book. Thank you. Off to the next book.
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  • JMN4555
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great and extremely entertaining series!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020
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    Congratulations to Glynn Stewart for another amazing series. It’s extremely hard to find such interesting and exciting author who not only write intelligently but also provides top rated plots, characters and excitement in the stories. I’m really looking forward to the next book.
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  • DCH1400
    3.0 out of 5 stars Overly Ambitious
    Reviewed in the United States on December 23, 2019
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    This book, while good, really wasn't as good as it could have, indeed, should have, been. The story developed by leaps and bounds, but it seemed very forced, and the worldbuilding appeared to be extremely convenient and less than believable. Worse, it wasn't as interesting as the first book, with more time spent between a large cast that all seem a bit too similar, and forgettable dialogue. The newly introduced aliens were almost impossible for me to visualize in my head, which is something I found distracting, although they were very interesting otherwise.

    Overall, this book took a great premise and cast and largely squandered it. I found myself wishing that the book had maintained more focus, and I have a feeling that the author was in a hurry to pack in a great deal more than he could reasonably manage in the pages and time he had to work with. It needed a less ambitious plot or a much bigger book with more polish.
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  • Carole Eshenbaugh
    5.0 out of 5 stars Of course it is good
    Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2020
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    This is the second book in the Exile series. Just when you think you know everything there is a twist. The science is good. Space battles and an effort to save a world. Robots that have turned on their makers. The one thing that surprises me is how fast the humans turn into a working group. We do know how to adapt.
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  • Claude Gilson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Da ist vielleicht etwas los !
    Reviewed in Germany on August 31, 2019
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    Dieses Buch ist meiner Ansicht nach das beste bis jetzt. Ich konnte es einfach nicht weglegen, der Schluss ist für mich ein wenig frustrant - als es am schönsten wurde, war Schluss. Glynn Stewart, jetzt schnell schreiben...
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  • Adam DJ Thompson
    5.0 out of 5 stars An improvement on book one
    Reviewed in Australia on April 26, 2023
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    Book one I liked, but didn't love as much as other Glynn Stewart books, as the pacing was just too hurried, to cram what could have been three books into one. This is back to his best, and I'm glad the reader is rewarded with an entire book dealing with Vista.
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  • Jul
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good escalation for next chapter
    Reviewed in France on August 17, 2019
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    Good escalation and development
    Some ideas could have be more detailed
    Nice development for this new chapter and open several alternative
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great series
    Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2020
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    Love reading Glynn's books. Excellent story teller. Following the Exiles through their explorations and alien encounters is an amazing journey. If you like space operas read this one.
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  • Alex
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good second book, read it!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 30, 2019
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    Refuge is the latest novel from Glynn Stewart and the second book in the Exile series. I like Glynn Stewart’s books and I think he does Sci-Fi well, his Starship Mage and Castle Federation series being favourites of mine. The story is exciting and, as always, the writing delivers a good balance between the pace and depth of the story which kept me turning the page, (in a kindle way anyway). I really enjoyed the book and 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)
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