Fist of Orion
It's all come down to this.
A war for control of all civilization, pitting organic life against an ancient evil that knows no fear, no kindness, and no limits.
Calamity is loose, and it's been busy learning—from its time with Netty to running wild among the stars, the ultimate evil seeks nothing less than complete dominion over all space and time.
And for Calamity, life is in the way.
Van and his crew will enlist old friends, new friends, and the very beings he sought to protect from his first days as a rookie Peacemaker, fighting for the dignity of those who had no voices during the dark years of a corrupt guild.
It all comes down to this. And one way or another—it all ends here.
From the fields of Iowa to deepest space, the final conflict will unfold with only one thing certain: Not everyone will survive, but Van will give his last breath to make certain that when future generations speak his name, they will always remember one fact.
Until the end, he gave it all for justice, no matter the cost.
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J.N. Chaney
J.N. Chaney is a prolific author whose work has captivated fans of science fiction, particularly those who love fast-paced, high-stakes adventures set in expansive, meticulously crafted worlds. With a natural gift for blending military strategy, thrilling action, and complex characters, Chaney's writing transports readers to far-off galaxies where the stakes are high, and the lines between right and wrong are often blurred.
Born with a fascination for space, technology, and the future, J.N. Chaney's journey into storytelling was not a straight line but a culmination of years of personal exploration. Influenced by his love for epic tales of space battles, ancient civilizations, and heroes on the edge of survival, his debut series, Renegade Star, quickly garnered a dedicated following. Through each novel, he has built a universe where alliances shift, moral dilemmas abound, and survival is never guaranteed.
Backyard Starship
In a quiet corner of the universe, where most would never think to look, Van Tudor stumbles upon a discovery that will change everything. Beneath the familiar ground of his grandfather’s farm lies a hidden starship—an extraordinary vessel with a history as mysterious as the cosmos itself. As Van embarks on a journey across the stars, he quickly learns that the universe is far bigger, more dangerous, and infinitely more complex than he could have ever imagined.
Backyard Starship consists of thirty books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
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