Wolves Among the Stars (Backyard Starship Book 26)

Wolves Among the Stars (Backyard Starship Book 26)

by J.N. Chaney

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4.6 stars from 3,093 reviews. Top 69% of Science Fiction books we track.


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Perfect for you if...

  • You love long-running sci-fi series where characters age and evolve across books, and you're invested in watching the next generation take the helm.
  • You enjoy space opera with multiple plotlines that weave together: mystery, politics, family legacy, and high-stakes conflict.
  • You appreciate ensemble casts where supporting characters like Rab, Perry, and Funboy get meaningful arcs alongside the main crew.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer standalone sci-fi novels or contained stories. This is book 26 in a series, and it assumes you know Van, Torina, and the broader universe.
  • You want introspective literary sci-fi. This is action-driven space opera with large-scale conflicts and quick pacing.
  • You're new to the Backyard Starship universe and haven't read the previous 25 books. Starting here will leave you confused about character relationships and stakes.

About this book

After two decades of training at the Nexus, the children of Van and his crew are prepared to begin their careers in space. Aboard their new ship, the AnaDarko, the young officers investigate a mystery spanning vast stretches of time—the origins of Gabby's people and why life scattered across the gas giants sounds familiar to her. Under the leadership of Rab, a seasoned Peacemaker, the young crew pursues scientific discovery. Meanwhile, Van and Torina confront a threat emerging from Earth itself. With Constance Plowitz's retirement, control of Earth's future shifts to someone who views the Fist of Orion as an adversary rather than an ally. Now two decades older and more experienced, Van and the crew—including Perry, Funboy, and Icky—are better equipped to pursue justice. The story involves old allies, new individuals, and a power struggle with roots extending back to when known space was young, empires were established, and war was commonplace.

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