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Evasion (Scattered Stars: Evasion Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Glynn Stewart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 1,944 ratings
A captain on the run from the horrors of his past
A girl on the run from the trap of her present
A ship that will bring them together

Captain Evridiki “EB” Bardacki was once a nova fighter pilot for a nation he truly believed in. Betrayal and failure sent him into exile and flight. Now owner-operator of the freelance star freighter Evasion, he treks the edge of human space, taking cargos that lead him ever onward—but there are lines he will not cross.

When those lines are challenged, EB makes enemies of the most powerful crime syndicate for a hundred light-years. When one of their victims stows away on his ship, he finds himself pursued by an enemy with assets everywhere he turns.

Caught between the devil and the deep dark void, EB has run out of places to run—but in a child looking to him for salvation, he may have found something to fight for!

CONTENT WARNING: This novel deals with themes and details of human trafficking and sexual exploitation.
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    Scattered Stars: Evasion
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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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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09J65V6KB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Faolan's Pen Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 9, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 355 pages
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  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ Scattered Stars: Evasion
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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 a great romping novel with well-developed characters and appreciate how it serves as an excellent offshoot from the first Scattered Stars series. The writing is enjoyable and easy to follow, with plenty of action throughout.

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36 customers mention "Story quality"36 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, describing it as a great romping novel with a good plot.

"...This is a low four star tale. It has flaws, but was still interesting and definitely leaves me interested in the possibilities in the next book in..." Read more

"...The Beyond, the outer reaches of human space where the strong, the clever and the quick survive - until they meet someone stronger, quicker or more..." Read more

"This first book was entertaining and engaging, with well defined characters and a multithreaded plot which is suitably resolved by the end of this..." Read more

"...Calling Evasion a solid start is a.bit like calling diamonds hard...." Read more

15 customers mention "Character development"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...the Scattered Stars: Conviction series, we actually get a somewhat decent character in EB. He's not all that good...." Read more

"...Nice plot twists, great characters and plenty of action in this dark story from the Beyond where the worst and best of humanity struggle to..." Read more

"This first book was entertaining and engaging, with well defined characters and a multithreaded plot which is suitably resolved by the end of this..." Read more

"...We get.to.meet several fascinating and complex characters with hidden depths we very.much would like to know more about while getting glimpses here..." Read more

11 customers mention "Series development"11 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the series development, noting it is a great offshoot from the first Scattered Stars series, with one customer describing it as an incredible new space opera series.

"...That’s not all EB is running from. This is a great start to a new series in the Scattered Stars universe...." Read more

"An ok follow up on this series." Read more

"Another great series from the master. Any Glynn Stewart offering a treat to be savored...." Read more

"...Great offshoot from the first Scattered Stars series, & look forward to the entry." Read more

10 customers mention "Pacing"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, finding it well written and an enjoyable easy read.

"...But I don’t really find the story engaging. It is well written but at the start it seemed filled with double negatives...." Read more

"Well-written and paced space opera. But seriously, Glynn, not EVERY protagonist has to be LGBTQO. It's okay to write positively about cisheteros...." Read more

"...Easy to read, well drawn plot, complex enough characters." Read more

"Easy read, good characters and while an often used story the twist with the captain and navigator showed how society is changing...." Read more

9 customers mention "Action content"5 positive4 negative

Customers have mixed reactions to the action content of the book, with some enjoying the plenty of action, while others find it too much.

"...Nice plot twists, great characters and plenty of action in this dark story from the Beyond where the worst and best of humanity struggle to..." Read more

"...Cute, impractical for the action involved and sappy. Hate them, liked this quite a lot" Read more

"...Enough action and intrigue to keep the reader captive right to the end!" Read more

"...Be gay, have have a boyfriend, al fine. But too much in this novel!. Keep it up and I’m disconnecting!" Read more

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  • Dr. Wrecker
    5.0 out of 5 stars so many are cutesy
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2025
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    So many novels with a young teen in distress are cute. Cute, impractical for the action involved and sappy. Hate them, liked this quite a lot
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  • Mvargus
    4.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly readable
    Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2021
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    I've mentioned that I'm not a huge fan of Glynn Stewart. He tends to over-emphasize some aspects of his tale that I feel would be better set aside as they often don't really enhance the plot or the characters. But I do understand why he does it.

    However, in this spinoff from the Scattered Stars: Conviction series, we actually get a somewhat decent character in EB. He's not all that good. He's a bit of a coward, and more broken than I think makes for a truly interesting character, but when he's pushed into a corner he stands up for the right in an entertaining way.

    This is a low four star tale. It has flaws, but was still interesting and definitely leaves me interested in the possibilities in the next book in this series.
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  • John Ashmore
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Beyond is Dark and Unforgiving
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021
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    Please read the author’s cautionary note before reading. Some of the subject matter is very disturbing.

    The Beyond, the outer reaches of human space where the strong, the clever and the quick survive - until they meet someone stronger, quicker or more clever. This is where EB flies his freighter, trying to earn a living for himself and his crew. Each of the crew is running away from something. EB is running from Brisingr assassins who have targeted every ace in the Apollo 303 Nova Strike Group. He is hoping to lose himself in the Beyond. That’s not all EB is running from.

    This is a great start to a new series in the Scattered Stars universe. A story where a freighter captain and crew come to the realization that you can’t run forever and find something worth fighting and possibly dying for. Nice plot twists, great characters and plenty of action in this dark story from the Beyond where the worst and best of humanity struggle to survive.

    I received an ARC for my review and I purchased my own copy to support the author.
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  • Takeyabue
    5.0 out of 5 stars A foundational novel for another branch of Scattered Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2021
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    According to the author, from its inception the Scattered Stars universe was designed to be a casually associated group of 3 to 5 novel cycles. In Conviction, Glynn Stewart does a fine job of bridging the divide between continuing on with a familiar universe and cast of characters and moving on to a new set of characters in the same overarching universe.

    The initial rejection of military force and service by many of the characters in this cycle makes the early part of the novel come move more slowly than many of Glynn Stewarts other works, but it also allows him space and time to develop the new cast of characters.

    However by the end you are pulling for EB and the Evasion's crew. And as always Glynn Stewart give you plenty to speculate over as the storyline continues forward.
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  • Xanlthorpe
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Beginning
    Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
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    This first book was entertaining and engaging, with well defined characters and a multithreaded plot which is suitably resolved by the end of this book. There is one short line at the end which leads into the next installment.
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  • Mike with the dogs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solid start to.a.new series.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2021
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    While I was disappointed that we weren't going to be seeing more of Kids and her crew , EB's story more than makes up for it. Calling Evasion a solid start is a.bit like calling diamonds hard. Just as there is much more than hardness that appeals with the diamond there is are additional layers of appeal to Evasion. We get.to.meet several fascinating and complex characters with hidden depths we very.much would like to know more about while getting glimpses here and there that build the anticipation.

    I am VERY much looking forward to reading what comes next for EB, Trace, Vexer, and the crew as the make their way onward hoping to finally leave the ghosts that haunt them behind.
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  • Big Al
    3.0 out of 5 stars Always great stories but too much hugging (hon)
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2021
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    This is a great romping novel. However , pronouns aside (which are fine(ish) (btw mine are she/it), this love story between the captain and navigator is WAY too much. Detracting from the story that doesn’t need this much detail. Captains kissing navigators on the head ? Come on give me a break. Be gay, have have a boyfriend, al fine. But too much in this novel!. Keep it up and I’m disconnecting!
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  • Luis D. Kapel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hopefully, the start of a new series. Must Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2021
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    I have been following Glynn since I read Space Carrier Avalon, the first book of the Castle Federation series. And each new book, and each new series, I am left wondering how he manages to come up with different details for propulsion systems, weapons, armor...that I find logical, that...work...for me.
    Evasion follows the same pattern, even though set in the same universe as the Scattered Stars series - except, it expands into the details as to how the "headwear" works - the ability to manipulate software and hardware with and within your brain. In the other series, it just works - this book goes into the how of how it works. Brilliant!
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  • Sherlock99
    5.0 out of 5 stars a stunner
    Reviewed in France on March 2, 2022
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    A book full of characters that are very real and either war or just plain evil. The twists are well constructed and very believable. Hopefully the next book will not be long in coming
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another brilliant series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 22, 2021
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    Fast paced, thoroughly engaging and made me smile more than once from some thoroughly heartwarming sections that somehow melded in perfectly with the action and intrigue.

    You can read this without reading the other scattered stars series, but it does help. It also is well recommended.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Evasion
    Reviewed in Australia on April 27, 2022
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    A great space opera character construction took the whole book but it was like getting to know new friends, loved the unexpected romance no sex scenes , and a wonderful family at the end keep up the great stories
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  • Paulo Figueiredo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
    Reviewed in Germany on November 25, 2021
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    I really enjoyed reading this one, I had already read other books in the scattered stars universe and this one was a great twist to the story. Will be looking forward to the next books.
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  • Daleaus
    4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting
    Reviewed in Australia on November 12, 2021
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    I enjoyed the story but much prefer the other parts of this world. I don’t find the merchant stories as enjoyable. Still loved the writing and the action. I would recommend this to all the fans.
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