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Equilibrium (Scattered Stars: Conviction Book 3) Kindle Edition

by Glynn Stewart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 1,859 ratings
Peace forged on the edge of civilization
Lies forged in the heart of mankind
A legend rises to the final challenge

Exile to the Syntactic Cluster has been good for Kira Demirci and her friends. Once elite pilots of the Apollo System Defense Force, they now own the most powerful mercenary warship in the entire star cluster. Working with the carrier-for-hire Conviction and her Captain John Estanza, they have helped the King of Redward usher in a new era of hope for the entire Cluster.

That hope is nearly shattered when Estanza’s old enemies in the Equilibrium Institute strike directly at Redward’s king. Revenge and money bring the mercenaries into an allied fleet—one intended to neutralize the last threats to the peace.

But the Institute’s plans for the Syntactic Cluster are intricate and deep. Even as the mercenaries and their employers move against the enemies they see, shadows gather in the Cluster, bearing whispers of a forgotten name: Cobra Squadron.
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Scattered Stars: Conviction Series

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Starfighter Pilots in Exile

Hunted to the edges of the galaxy, a group of elite pilots forge a new beginning.

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A Conspiracy Rises

Forces work in the shadows to control and direct the fate of humanity.

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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 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 partner, their cats, and an unstoppable writing habit.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Faolan's Pen Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 19, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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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's story engaging with lots of action and plenty of twists and turns. Moreover, they appreciate the well-developed characters and consider it a worthwhile addition to the series. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its thoughtful approach, with one customer specifically praising its well-thought-out technology.

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Customers enjoy the book's story, which features plenty of action and moves the plot forward, with one customer noting its captivating conflict and another mentioning the many twists and turns.

"...The military conflict drama is deeply involved and complex and told with good pace...." Read more

"...Still its a good story in a solid space opera series, so I can give it 4 stars. But I felt that it wasn't quite at the level of the first 2 books." Read more

"...of this authors books than I can count and she continues to deliver good stories than hold my interest...." Read more

"...A fast-paced, fun read with plenty of twists and turns to keep you reading far too late into the night...." Read more

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Customers find the book worth their time and consider it an amazing series, with one customer noting it serves as a great stepping off point for a continuation trilogy.

"...For the reasons stated above I thoroughly loved this book and look forward to the next installment - enjoy." Read more

"...Still its a good story in a solid space opera series, so I can give it 4 stars. But I felt that it wasn't quite at the level of the first 2 books." Read more

"...An excellent installment in compelling series, with well developed characters occupying a well thought out and crafted world...." Read more

"...I'd recommend it to anyone that appreciates: space books; strong, moral characters; futuristic alternate universes with well thought out technology..." Read more

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Customers appreciate the well-developed characters in the book, with one review highlighting the fearless leader.

"...bit of writing each series in its own universe, his well developed characterisations, his crafty dialog, his sense of pace in military conflict he..." Read more

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  • Old SiFi Dawg
    5.0 out of 5 stars A captivating tale of conflict ...
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2023
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    Glynn Stewart is outstanding in many ways, aside from the quirky bit of writing each series in its own universe, his well developed characterisations, his crafty dialog, his sense of pace in military conflict he actually is quite good in telling stories - just an opinion of someone who can barely put two words together without mangling the language.

    This book (3 of the series) Equilibrium, as you might expect, brings all the forces of Redward, the Memorial alliance with Conviction and the Equilibrium Institute (the big Nasty) together in a sweeping tale of conflict. The military conflict drama is deeply involved and complex and told with good pace.

    What the Equilibrium Institute brings us is a revisit of Hari Seldon's psychohistory calculations (see Isaac Asimov's classic Foundation series), which did contain an error. Thank you Glynn Stewart for this new gleaning.

    For the reasons stated above I thoroughly loved this book and look forward to the next installment - enjoy.
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  • Mvargus
    4.0 out of 5 stars humm.... I think I have a request of Glynn
    Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2021
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    Glynn. I'm going to start with a request. Could you raise your right hand and then repeat the following. "I will strive to avoid making my villains ridiculous by lower the amount of power I give them."

    Yes, in this third book in the series the villain ends up being a bit over the top. Supposedly the Equilibrium Institute is some band of rich "busybodies" who thanks to some obscure (and outright impossible) mathematical formulas some of their scientists Mad scienced up, are convinced that the only way to get galactic peace is to create local hegemonies where one system dominates its 10-12 neighbors, but is incapable of projecting much power beyond that. They've spent at least 40 years in the shadows, identifying systems they believe they can coax into becoming these hegemons, and no price is too high to create these sectors. And they are positive their way is the only way.

    I just can't find that villain another other than completely and utterly ridiculous. Their formulas would have to be something thought up by Rube Goldberg. I've seen the level of math used by top PhD level Economists who specialize in trying to predict economies through what they call "Econometrics". This is multi-dimensional calculus level equations and the professors admit the accuracy is less than 50%. It can be used as a guideline, but its not and can never be perfect (humans are too random for any equation to be accurate at a high level.) The "Seldonian equations" discussed here would be just as inaccurate. And after the 40+ years the Institute has been engaging in its shadow war through a section of the galaxy you'd think some of their little pocket empires would have collapsed. In fact since book 2 they've claimed that Redward's push for a Free Trade Zone is destined to die in 20-40 years because they've seen it happen. (but not one of their satrapies failed? I'm sorry, I'm not cynical enough to believe that.)

    Sorry, rant off. Honestly, other than the level of financial support the institute seems to have, and the fanatical support some groups give them despite the fact they would have seen multiple failures at some point, the story is very good.

    I still think Glynn leaves too much character development behind. Kira gets lots of time, and her new lover has some good scenes, but the rest of her squadron is missing from most of this tale other than a couple of brief conversations.

    The action is good, but there was a bit of a quantity problem. The villain's have more ships, or better ships, or both and while it does clearly have the purpose of heightening the scene of danger, it also steals a lot of the emotion. This is not a story like Die Hard where John McClane is always in danger, but never seems to be completely outclassed. In Equilibrium there is a period where the villains DO have Redward and its allies on the ropes and only the fact that the rules of the universe make it impossible to take out a fortified planet easily gives the heroic side time to build ships to even the odds. And there is still a great sacrifice at the end.

    And while I don't want to spoil anything, I can say that the ending felt abrupt and a bit unfair. it's not "cliffhanger" levels of atrocity, but there is not cathartic moment at the end where we learn who made it through. We know of a couple of definite "these people died", but there were a few that I cared about that I wasn't sure if they lived or not, because the post climactic battle section went by a bit too quickly.

    Still its a good story in a solid space opera series, so I can give it 4 stars. But I felt that it wasn't quite at the level of the first 2 books.
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  • john r donaubauer
    5.0 out of 5 stars amazing book
    Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2024
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    I have read more of this authors books than I can count and she continues to deliver good stories than hold my interest. For this story I like how she pulled in Selfinian (sic) math which I remember from a sci-fi series that had to be at least 30 years old.
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  • The Vorlon
    5.0 out of 5 stars A book and series worth your time
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021
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    Notice: I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for a review. The opinions expressed are my own and based on a reading of the book.. i have purchased a copy of thr book in support of the author's work.

    The third book in the Conviction series picks up a few months after the battle against the mysterious "Institute " that is determined to direct humanity on a predetermined course.

    The Institute is on the move again, the the mercenary force that is Memorial squadron is once again called into battle against overwhelming force in defense of the government of the planet Redward.

    New alliances and new friends, old enemies will come to the forefront. In the struggle for freedom sacrifices will be called for.

    An excellent installment in compelling series, with well developed characters occupying a well thought out and crafted world.

    A book worth reading
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  • Samantha Campbell
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Decent Installment
    Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2021
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    Hello! I received a copy of this book for free, in exchange for an honest review. I also bought the book because I wholeheartedly support this author.

    Equilibrium is a decent installment in Glynn Stewart's series focusing on Kira Demirci, a war pilot turned mercenary. Frankly, her job hasn't changed much, because she is still a pilot. Scratch that - she just ACTS like her job hasn't changed much.

    Kira is a fearless leader, and a spectacular main character. In this book, she opens up a little more to the people in her life, and that development is nice to see. She's not an outwardly emotional person, though she's not one for hiding her feelings, either. She's frank, honest, and brave.

    I would have to give this book 3 stars if I were only comparing Glynn against himself. There was a lack of depth to this particular plot when the others in the series have shined so well. I do think this book potentially set up the next one to be spectacular.

    I rated the book as a 4, however, because I think Glynn is an exceptional author. So when I say there was a lack of depth to the plot, I only mean there were 3 or so plot twists instead of 5. It by no means is a bad book. I'd recommend it to anyone that appreciates: space books; strong, moral characters; futuristic alternate universes with well thought out technology. Oh, and did I mention plot twists?
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  • Alex
    5.0 out of 5 stars The story continues.....
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2021
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    Equilibrium is the third book from the Scattered Stars series. The book continues to build upon the central story thread and seems to draw elements of the story arc to a conclusion although there is plenty of scope to take the story further. The story was a bit slow to begin with but it picks up nicely and concludes well. I find Glynn Stewart’s writing very readable and delivers a good balance between the pace and depth of the story which keeps me interested in the characters and their fate. Worth a read.

    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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  • L. F. Andrews
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another series worth following - Scattered Stars book 3
    Reviewed in Australia on February 10, 2021
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    I follow this Author because he doesn't disappoint. Yet again the characters come to life in this book / series, and I am hanging out for book 4, Fortitude, in which I am hoping to see the bad guys get handed their head. Sometime in the future I and many others would like to see some of Glynn Stewart's stories come alive on the big screen.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Another series worth following - Scattered Stars book 3

    Reviewed in Australia on February 10, 2021
    I follow this Author because he doesn't disappoint. Yet again the characters come to life in this book / series, and I am hanging out for book 4, Fortitude, in which I am hoping to see the bad guys get handed their head. Sometime in the future I and many others would like to see some of Glynn Stewart's stories come alive on the big screen.
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  • Rob Roy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Exciting 3rd instalment of superior space opera
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 28, 2021
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    Kira and company back in non-stop action . Very enjoyable space opera which has now joined my "must read as soon as it comes out" category . There is sufficient characterisation to make you care for the main participants and the space battles are well described and exciting. You don't get the humour of Craig Alanson or the depth of David Weber so maybe not 5 stars - but for a rollicking good tale told with pace - and space combat with sufficient but not excessive technical detail , you will do well to give this series a try.
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  • JEK
    4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting read with good imagination
    Reviewed in Canada on November 2, 2022
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    I like this author for his humour and ability to ratchet up the excitement. Have followed several of his books which I use mainly for airplane reading.
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  • Robert Graham
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another great read in a great series
    Reviewed in Australia on January 19, 2021
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    Like the 2 books before it equilibrium shows just how good of a story teller Stewart is and how good a series Conviction has become as we watch the actions and consequences of the previous books come to fruition in this one. Looking forward to more.
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