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Barbary Station was a variant on the gothic novel in space (complete with a haunted house in the form of a space station),
Mutiny at Vesta is a nested, layered series of capers in which Adda and Iridian work with limited resources and the pressure of time and other people’s competing priorities to pull off the damn-near impossible. * Tor.com *
Stearns’s second space opera is heavy on rousing action scenes, political intrigue, and high AI weirdness… * Publishers Weekly *
The book truly is a blend of space opera and military sci fi, and consistently wriggles between the crew interactions and
feeeeeelings, to command structures, heavily explained tech, and A.I. workspaces. -- J.S. Fields, author of Ardulum
Fans of space opera, female protagonists, and independent thinkers will enjoy this piece of science fiction… * Booklist *
Stearns writes measured, tense, and intense space opera, filled with a diverse selection of believable characters. * Tor.com *
“An exhilarating mashup of Golden-Age widescreen and zeitgeist cool. Totally unexpected. More please!” -- Award-winning author Stephen Baxter
"This book is good fun. I really enjoyed this, and I bet you will, too." -- Ann Leckie, Hugo and Nebula Award-winning author of Ancillary Justice
"Grabs you in chapter one and doesn't let go. This book is for everyone who ever wanted to be a space pirate." -- Mur Lafferty, Award-winning author of Six Wakes
"A super cool novel. It mixes unpredictable mysteries, a murderous AI, space battles, an awesome and fashionable Pirate Leader in Captain Sloane as well as a healthy dose of romance and found families...a blend of Die Hard and the Illuminae Files." * Kirkus Reviews *
"Strong characters and fast-paced action define this debut SF thriller." * Library Journal *
"A worthwhile finale to a fun SF adventure series." * Kirkus Reviews *
