Afterfall

The First Peacemaker, Book 2

By: J.N. Chaney, Aaron Bunce, Terry Maggert

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

After a fateful expedition to Antarctica, Alexander Hawkes finds himself catapulted across the stars into a galaxy in chaos.

The Emperor is assassinated. The Eternum Empire, already fading, has collapsed. But he has a starship now. And friends.

Alongside a crew of unlikely allies—Ban Tarro, an honorable Barundi soldier; Diliseth, a genetically-engineered Nacendo handmaiden; and Four, a sentient AI—Alexander witnesses the brutal aftermath of imperial collapse on the planet Twilight. Driven by an innate sense of justice, Alexander proposes a radical solution: the Galactic Knights, an independent peacekeeping force dedicated to protecting the vulnerable.

But as Alexander builds a coalition—from the industrious Kynuvar to the wise Vinicul—powerful forces take notice. Chess pieces are moved. Military assets are up for grabs. But the hardest lessons are learned when the need is greatest.

Those with the power to help refuse. And those driven by greed aren't easily repelled. With everything at stake, Alexander leads a desperate defense that proves their mettle—and transforms the Knights from concept to reality.

In a galaxy plunged into the darkness of Afterfall, Alexander's vision ignites a beacon of hope for a just and unified future.

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Beginning of a peacekeeper saga very good

I like how this is a prelude to the starship backyard starship series that I’ve been enjoying and it does a nice job. Looking forward to the next book.

love the start of the peacemaker series

the 2nd start of peacemaker series was a great read. look forward to more. highly recomend.

The First Peacemaker, Book 2

Wow!!! The trilogy is great!!! This is a well thought-out prequel to Backyard Starship, which I have caught up with.

great beginning to the series

fing awesome very good story and narrator. love the backyard series and this is a great beginning

Fun as always

With all the ingredients slowly turned into the dough and the sauce prepared with odd but recognized spices, the pizza was well prepared and greatly appreciated. Yeah great story. Read this in Jeffrey kafers voice.