Heavy Is the Crown

Backyard Starship, Book 16

By: J.N. Chaney, Terry Maggert

Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer

Length: 10 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

Awash with loss and surrounded by enemies, Van and his crew are faced with the same challenge Mark Tudor dealt with decades earlier.

Does Van accept the crown and become a Master?

The Guild is in shambles. The 32 might be a myth. And an entire race has chosen Van Tudor as their enemy—and they'll stop at nothing to end his life in the name of power and money.

The threat isn't just among the stars. For the first time in his career, Van must protect his home planet from people who look at humans as a resource—and Peacemakers as the key to untold wealth. With Van's decision comes long-term effects and an Earth that is no longer alone in the universe, but connected to the stars...

And at risk from every danger in known space.

The decision is now. The battle is now. And the crown is heavier than one Peacemaker might be able to carry—unless he has a little help from his friends.

©2023 Variant Publications (P)2024 Podium Audio

too short, forgotten info

I did enjoy the story but I found some characters' names have been changed to be pronounced differently, which is really a minor detail, but still after sixteen books makes a difference. The entire Back-and-forth of Van. Be a master, don't be a master. It's actually annoying because if you recall back in the early books he stated he would take up the mantle if ever offered to him. He did not wish to be like his grandfather and avoid the opportunity to make a positive change. And yet here we have him doing just that.. There really isn't anything about the 32 in this book. Other than one line reference, but I feel it is pastime.Two just pull back the The curtain on that, if they're really calling the shots as so claimed and such a digital imp. Paperwork oriented Guild. There has to be some record somewhere of who ordered something to be done, such as giving instructions to a Master.

The ending was entertaining, though I think it's something we all saw coming for quite a while where there was gonna be that confrontation. The involvement of ICE was amusing though as was the AF Officer being asked about Slavery. I reaaaaally want to see how this all plays out and I hope it doesn't get c
glossed over.

Good, engaging story. Great characters, well delivered.

My biggest dislike is how long I have to wait for the next in the Series. I am well and truly hooked!

Same story

The story line is getting somewhat repetitive and slow. I will continue to read the books, but only because I have read so many, I hate to waste the investment,

Always great listen!

It is intriguing to think that far above our heads all this could actually be happening. As always, I can't wait for the next book. You left one heck of a cliffhanger!

Great story line… gets better every new book

Book was great, but the ending was the best ever! Come on book 17! Some well deserved butt kick hangs in the wings!

No easy days in space

The overall story was most satisfying and the ending leaves the reader eager to know “what next?”

Help! Need more..

Totally enjoying this series and this book didn’t disappoint in anyway. If you haven’t started this series yet… We’ll your missing out on a great ride.

depth of character and visual description of environments.

why too short you become involved in the story, before you know it the book ends.

great buildup

world/scene and character building at 11. these characters are fun to ride through space with.

The story depth was amazing

I really like the shear depth of the story and how it ties to things In previous books.