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An Ancient Peace (Peacekeeper)
432 pages
A tense, mission-driven sci-fi adventure fueled by fierce loyalty and the gritty realities of covert operations.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like strapping in for a high-stakes, off-the-books drop with a crew you trust with your life. It is a propulsive, action-oriented experience steeped in the gritty realities of space warfare and the deep, unspoken bonds of military camaraderie. The narrative moves with the brisk, tactical precision of its battle-hardened protagonist, balancing the adrenaline of covert missions with the heavy moral weight of fighting for what is right outside the confines of a corrupt system. The mood is tense and determined, shadowed by the ever-present threat of death but illuminated by fierce loyalty. It is a perfect fit for readers who crave military science fiction centered on highly competent women, found family dynamics, and the thrilling execution of dangerous, unsanctioned operations.
- Mood
- tense
- action-packed
- camaraderie-filled
- high-stakes
- Tone
- pragmatic
- determined
- gritty
- loyal
- Pace
- propulsive
- Themes
- found family in combat · moral ambiguity of war · duty beyond the uniform · loyalty to comrades
- The writing
- Direct, action-oriented, and grounded in the tactical realities of its protagonist.
- The arc
- Moves from disillusioned resignation to a fierce, independent commitment to protecting others.
- Who it's for
- Fans of military science fiction who love competent, battle-hardened heroines leading tight-knit squads on dangerous missions.
Content notes
- space warfare
- combat violence
- military themes
About the book
Gunnery Sergeant Torin Kerr had been the very model of a Confederation Marine. But when she learned the truth about the war the Confederation was fighting, she left the military for good. But Torin could not walk away from preserving and protecting everything the Confederation represented. Instead, she drew together an elite corps of friends and allies to take on covert missions that the Justice Department and the Corps could not, or would not, officially touch. Torin just hoped the one they were about to embark on would not be the death of them.
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