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Shattered Will

J.N. Chaney (2023-06-11)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages414 (Chunky (400-600))
SeriesBackyard Starship #
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

ViolenceWarAmnesia

Protagonist archetypes

AmnesiacMultiple POVs

Synopsis

Earth is no longer alone, and Van isn’t happy about it.When the Equal Grasp and other unsavory aliens launch their plot to open humanity up to the stars—in the name of profit, of course—Van and his crew spring into action, fearing the fallout of a world gone mad.With each passing event in his career, Van continues to unravel locked memories, held by Perry, that explain a family history that is far more violent than he ever imagined.And the memories aren’t focused on Van alone. They tell a tale of war in the stars—a war that left the Peacemakers in shambles, the GKU reeling, and three warrior races hiding among the deep.But first, there’s the small matter of aliens in Wisconsin... and they're playing games in Van's back yard.

Tags

Space AdventureMilitary Science FictionHumorous SFSeries Fiction

Is Shattered Will appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

Parents should know this book contains moderate space combat violence and action sequences involving alien conflicts and war. There are locked memories revealing a violent family history, though details aren't graphic in the synopsis.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence, war, and amnesia.

Publisher age: Adult·Our content rating: 13+

Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the space adventure with aliens arriving on Earth, mysteries about the protagonist's past, and action involving intergalactic politics and warfare.