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Shield of Terra (Duchy of Terra Book 5) Kindle Edition

by Glynn Stewart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 2,899 ratings
The mother, ruler of an entire world
Sent to the heart of an old enemy to build a new peace
The daughter, officer of a deadly warship
Sent to the darkness to find the new enemy hunting them all

A dozen inhabited worlds of the Kanzi Theocracy and the A!Tol Imperium are ash. Millions of sentients of a dozen species are dead, including humans from the brand-new colonies built under the Imperium's watch. Despite the losses, the strange Taljzi fanatics have been defeated—but everything suggests that more will be coming.

The Empress of the A!Tol has resolved that the cold war between A!Tol and Kanzi must end. She sends Duchess Annette Bond to the heart of the Kanzi Theocracy to negotiate a new alliance.

Elsewhere, Bond's stepdaughter Morgan Casimir and the battleship Bellerophon are sent into the darkness beyond known space to see what they can learn about the Taljzi.

As they uncover old secrets of new enemies and new secrets of old enemies the fate of humanity and five dozen other races hangs on the actions of mother and daughter alike!
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    Duchy of Terra
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Duchy of Terra (Books 1-3)

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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 ‏ : ‎ B07PGWQ9YP
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Faolan's Pen Publishing (March 26, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 26, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 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 the book action-packed with intriguing mysteries, and one review notes detailed battle sequences. The story is well-written and engrossing, with strong character development and emotional depth. Customers describe it as an enjoyable space opera that's worth the read.

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31 customers mention "Intrigue"31 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the intrigue of the book, describing it as action-packed and exciting with new twists and intriguing mysteries. One customer notes that the battle sequences are detailed enough.

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

"...and tense action. It's certainly a step up from the most recent Weber Honor Harrington outings." Read more

"...Politics and fleet battles alike abound, as usual. I love Morgan Casimir so much. The throwbacks to the first book, Terran Privateer, were great...." Read more

"...in the story were the passing of the old guard- their perspectives made the story deeper. Overall, a worthy addition to the series." Read more

24 customers mention "Story quality"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the story well-written and completely engrossing, with one customer specifically praising the excellent character development.

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

"...Despite that, it was a good read and I'll continue reading the series." Read more

"...on four books (being books 2,3,4,5) First off I should say that I love the story's, the character's and all around settings for the Duchy of Terra..." Read more

"...this doesn't feel like the middle of a trilogy, it was a good story all on it's own...." Read more

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"...at times, but in general has efficiently constructed character types and tense action. It's certainly a step up from the most recent..." Read more

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"...His characters are multifaceted and you have to pay attention to their motivations as much as their actions...." Read more

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  • JMN4555
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome series, intriguing and exciting!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2020
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    Congratulations to Glynn Stewart for this amazing series. It’s extremely hard to find such an interesting and exciting author who not only writes 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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  • E. Nolan
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Enemy Of My Enemy Is Still A Jerk
    Reviewed in the United States on June 3, 2019
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    In the last book, the A!Tol Imperium (of which Earth is now a mostly
    happy part) and the Kanzi Theocracy had to make effective common
    cause against the exiled Kanzi fanatic Taljzi sect, which had
    returned from the depths of the Galaxy in impossible numbers.
    (Population is always a problem for advanced species as it is for
    our current First World nations, but it seems the Taljzi have
    mastered Elder cloning tech..).

    Of course making common cause with the Kanzi is difficult because
    they are slavers with many millions of Imperium species under the
    yoke. If anything like a true alliance is to emerge, those
    individuals, at the very least, must be freed. Sent on an embassy
    to the Theocracy to make that point very forcefully is Annette Bond,
    Duchess of Terra. In the meantime, her daughter Morgan is serving
    in the fleet trying to trace the marauding Taljzi back to their
    (unknown) home worlds, and they have just succeeded in poking the
    bear in the nose. Unfortunately that bear has an armada of
    unprecedented size, and it is beelining straight for Sol. The only
    core power interested, the Mesharom could help, but their fleet is
    months away. Even if Bond can conclude an alliance and bring a
    Kanzi fleet to the fray the outcome looks dire. Millions have been
    evacuated: the human race will go on, and the A!Tol will avenge,
    but that's hardly a 'good' outcome. Well, sometimes you have to
    make your own luck.

    This is an entertaining space-opera series. It gets a bit over-woke
    at times, but in general has efficiently constructed character types
    and tense action. It's certainly a step up from the most recent
    Weber Honor Harrington outings.
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  • Nolan G. Perreira
    5.0 out of 5 stars A really great read!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
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    Right. Fast moving. Likeable characters. Filled with distracting gay and lesvian relationships that will date these novels in a few years, like CRT scopes on an early Star Trek movie.
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  • Morgan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Phenomenal as Always
    Reviewed in the United States on September 4, 2023
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    I stayed up too late to read the rest of this book because once more I couldn't put it down. Politics and fleet battles alike abound, as usual. I love Morgan Casimir so much. The throwbacks to the first book, Terran Privateer, were great. The emotions are strong. Read this book.
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  • Menaiya
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Characterization and believable crisis
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019
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    I recieved an advanced reader copy. Stewart continues the events started in Darkness Beyond. However, the stakes are higher for Duchess Bond. The threat to Terra has become more dire.

    Stewart's ability to spin a tale continues to astound me. His characters are multifaceted and you have to pay attention to their motivations as much as their actions. I strongly suggest reading the prequel trilogy starting with The Terran Privateer to get a full background. However this novel can stand on it's own. Glynn Stewart needs to get started on book 3 for this trilogy! Can't wait.
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  • Michael
    4.0 out of 5 stars Deus ex machina much?
    Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2025
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    Yeah, it's fiction. And it depends on the readers willing suspension of disbelief. If you're reading science fiction, you're probably good at that.

    Still, several times, when things were at their darkest, the cavalry charged on to the rescue at the last possible moment. It was a trope that was used a few times too many.

    Despite that, it was a good read and I'll continue reading the series.
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  • Jonathan A.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonder and Terror. Can't hardly wait for the next one!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019
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    I always look forward to a new Glynn Stewart book! The worlds and scenarios he creates play through my daydreams long after I have read his books, any time I'm looking to escape or turn my mind to wonder.
    As with so many of Glynn Stewart's stories there is wonder and tension and struggle and fear and loss. The are captivating reads that make my feel like a slightly improved person for having read them. As per usual I knocked this one out in a single weekend of aggressive reading. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

    I was given a free digital copy for review in exchange for my honest review of this book. Then I purchased this book within minutes of learning that it was finally available.
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  • Lisa W
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid continuation for Terra
    Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019
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    If you enjoyed the earlier books in the series, you will like Shield of Terra. The plot takes longer to develop than in most of Stewart’s books, but the second half provides good solid entertainment. I enjoy more exposure to the core powers although the fortuitous save the day appearances now feel predictable. Morgan develops into a “real” character inherent own right, if you disregard the romance aspect - which borders on feeling trite. The most genuine characters in the story were the passing of the old guard- their perspectives made the story deeper. Overall, a worthy addition to the series.
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  • Ramon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Still impressive
    Reviewed in Spain on September 15, 2024
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    I've read through the five books in as many days, and I continue to be impresed by the pace and skilled writing of the author. I write SciFi books myself, so it's not that I don't know what I'm talking about. In particular, I like the descripton of a complex stellar society and of course the descripton of space battles. So far, Glynn Stewart IS the only one who has managed to reach a scale close to the space battles described by my son Alan (sorry, not yet translated into English). And that, believe me, IS a great compliment.
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  • Jasper Spaniel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another excellent addition to the series.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 28, 2019
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    I don't think that have read anyone other than Glynn Stewart for the last six books, I've been catching up on his other series. I started reading GS when I read The Terran Privateer and since then this series has been at the top of my favourites list. This book did not disappoint me. The story has pace, the length to allow development, good plot, good characters that I really like. This has to be my current favourite. I just hope that Glynn has at least another series in this universe.
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  • Wayne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Duchess of Terra take 2 is still a good read.
    Reviewed in Canada on May 19, 2019
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    I like pretty much everything the author puts out. This novel is no exception. I’m interested to see where he goes from here.
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  • FG
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good honest space opera
    Reviewed in Italy on April 22, 2019
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    A good old style space opera, fast paced and without intellectual ambitions. It's a relaxing reading and the reader knows that he must suspend disbelief and critical spirit, however it would be nice if sometimes the protagonists were not so totally perfect, foresighted and totally free of defects.
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  • Mark Bivens
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read
    Reviewed in Australia on July 19, 2020
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    Keeping up the standard of this series. I am enjoying them immensely. Space opera in the best tradition of the genre.
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