The Stars Entwined

The Aryshan War, Book 1

By: Jon Del Arroz

Narrated by: Zak Jordan

The Aryshan Empire and Earth are on the brink of war!

The Stars Entwined is the first installment in an epic space opera series by multiple award-nominated science-fiction writer Jon Del Arroz. If you like Old Man’s War by John Scalzi or Rogue World by B.V. Larson, then you’ll love this epic adventure with action, intrigue, and an escalating interstellar war between galactic civilizations.

After several recent attacks along the border of Aryshan space, internal affairs agent Sean Barrows is brought to Palmer Station to ensure the Interplanetary Navy’s on the right track in their terrorism investigations. What he discovers could lead to the biggest war the galaxy has ever seen. Sean’s work leads him to his most dangerous assignment yet—into the heart of Aryshan territory as a spy.

Meanwhile, Aryshan Commander Tamar is being groomed by the Ruling Committee to one day assume leadership of her people. First, she needs to prove herself in warship command. As tensions increase with Earth, Tamar finds herself increasingly isolated as one of the few in opposition to the war. Her troubles deepen when she comes face-to-face with a new member of her crew, the most intriguing man she’s ever encountered.

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decent story, not the best reader

the story is ok. not the best, not the worst...but the reader doesn't do the narration justice. the very flat delivery is a bit disappointing, but not overly annoying

Great story telling, good characters!

It starts a bit slow but as soon as it gets going you can't put it down!

Great find

Great characters, plot development and pacing. I've been wanting to find a new sci-fi series for a while. This one is really good. I'm buying the rest of the series right now.

good stuff

little slow at first, but picks up really fast. good stuff. space spy thriller. 15 words

Kind of a love story

I feel like this is more of a love story but still really good. There’s action and stuff. Feel like the setting could’ve been fleshed out more in the beginning. Leaves you flying blind for a bit, but maybe that’s intended?