The Shattering Peace

Old Man's War, Book 7

De: John Scalzi

Narrado por: Tavia Gilbert

After a decade, acclaimed science fiction master John Scalzi returns to the galaxy of the Old Man's War series with the long awaited seventh book, The Shattering Peace

THE PEACE IS SHATTERING

For a decade, peace has reigned in interstellar space. A tripartite agreement between the Colonial Union, the Earth, and the alien Conclave has kept the forces of war at bay, even when some would have preferred to return to the fighting and struggle of former times. For now, more sensible heads have prevailed – and have even championed unity.

But now, there is a new force that threatens the hard-maintained peace: The Consu, the most advanced intelligent species humans have ever met, are on the cusp of a species-defining civil war. This war is between Consu factions... but nothing the Consu ever do is just about them. The Colonial Union, the Earth and the Conclave have been unwillingly dragged into the conflict, in the most surprising of ways.

Gretchen Trujillo is a mid-level diplomat, working in an unimportant part of the Colonial Union bureaucracy. But when she is called to take part in a secret mission involving representatives from every powerful faction in space, what she finds there has the chance to redefine the destinies of humans and aliens alike... or destroy them forever.

©2025 John Scalzi (P)2025 Audible, Inc.

Good all around!

The Shattering Piece was good. The story was an easy binge listen. Here is a good close to the story of the old man’s war universe(if it is…). The characters are likable and the dialogue is Scalzi’s usual level of charm and bite. The performance was perfect. Tavia Gilbert who narrated Zoe’s Tale and The End Of All Things (and many more) brought this story to life.

Another Winner for Scalzi

Very 1980’s but if you’re a: old enough to remember reading Old Man’s War & loving the series you’re going to love this. Plus lots of great ideas!💡

Great

Finally! Thank you. Great listen. Waiting for more. There are many more interesting characters to explore from original saga. Ode Abumwe, Hafte, Szilard. Another adventure for John and Jane. Let's go!

excellent continuance

you get to learn more about the Oban, Consu, and characters from previous books. loved it.

Scalzi, that monster, throws us a curve...

As a long time fan of the series, this book was not at all what I was expecting. Neither in tone, nor in plot. And still it flowed well, followed the nature of the series and even answered many of the formerly mysterious parts of the universe he originally created.
Well written, and beautifully read.

Another Great Scalzi Tale

John Scalzi doesn’t disappoint. This is another terrific story with engaging characters and story. As always, it ended far too quickly.

Outstanding story by the Master John Scalzi

If you have never read any of the Old Man’s War series you can start with the newest chapter The Shattering Peace. And then allow the narrative arc to sweep you off your feet by starting the first novel in the series Old Man’s War. The series is 20 years old and John is always earthy and authentic. He cares about you the reader and crafts amazing stories to share.
Tavia Gilbert does an amazing job reading as she did Zoe’s tale and shared in reading with the recently departed William Dufris who read the bulk of the stories. It reads fast and just when you finish you can start the very first book and jump right in.

WOW!

I just gotta say bravo Sir! What an outstanding and incredible story with a jaw dropping ending excellent work.

A story well told

A likeable lead, excellent supporting characters and omaginitove world builsikg, all with a twist. loved it.

Some character voices are a bit silly.

Great continuation of a story. My only immediate dislike, which is a little too strong of a word to convey my actual degree of annoyance was the voice actor. Main voice and alien characters sounded fine but adult human male characters felt like the voice actor was a 10 year old boy trying to sound like their grizzled grandfather.