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Splinter Faction

J. N. Chaney (2025)

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesBackyard Starship, Book #
Setting
CSM age13

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

"Money and power. Van knows it makes the stars go around, but in the wrong hands, it can lead to disaster. Armed with new ships, new fighters, and an iron will, he'll lead the Fist of Orion to one last fight against an ancient enemy, the Stillness. For three generations, the Tudors have battled an organization dedicated to power at any cost, but as the war heats up, the Stillness have partnered with a race who regard humanity as more than an enemy. Humans are an opportunity. It's going to take more than ships and guns to beat the Stillness -- the job requires money. Lots and lots of money. But the Fist has a friend in the banking industry, and with Dayna, and Tor and Kay, Earth will enter a second kind of war. A war to control the economy of the stars. Using their new comms, their old ways, and their own grit, the crew of the Fafnir enter a final desperate battle to keep Earth free from tyranny, if they can convince the leaders of Earth to play fair. It's a tall order, but Van is used to big jobs, and this time, he's not playing defense. For the Fist, it's time...to attack." --Back cover.

Tags

Space OperaMilitary Science FictionEconomic ThrillerSeries Finale

Is Splinter Faction appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This space opera series finale features space battles, combat action, and an economic war to control the galactic financial system. Violence is present but likely not graphic, with emphasis on strategy and crew dynamics.

What to know going in

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

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 large-scale space battles, clever economic warfare tactics, and the crew's determination to protect Earth from tyranny.