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Space Colony One #3
The Scythian Crisis
Humanity’s last stand.
An attack by unknown aliens has devastated the Nova Fortuna colony. Its long-term survival seems impossible. But the colonists aren’t going down without a fight.
Ethan must prepare the Gens for their final battle. Geneticist Cariad must decide whether to reactivate the sinister Guardians to aid in the colony’s defense.
Earth is lost. The new world settlers are without hope. When the moment to decide humanity’s fate arrives, will they be ready?
The Scythian Crisis is book three in the compelling, provocative space colonization epic adventure, Space Colony One.
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280 pages, ebook
Published November 29, 2018
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About the author
J.J. Green
105 books391 followersJ.J. Green is a British-Australian science fiction author with a lifelong love of distant landscapes, intriguing cultures and fascinating places. She was born within the sound of the bells of Mary-le-Bow church in Cheapside, London, making her a bona fide Cockney, and she lived in Australia, Laos and Taiwan before returning to the UK to settle down in Cambridge.
Green’s novels weave science-based speculation with richly personal stories. Her works explore themes of environmental degradation, political conflict, mythical resonance, human resilience, and the ethics of technology and expansion. Her characters—often strong women—navigate future worlds grounded in both scientific plausibility and mythic imagination.
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Green’s novels weave science-based speculation with richly personal stories. Her works explore themes of environmental degradation, political conflict, mythical resonance, human resilience, and the ethics of technology and expansion. Her characters—often strong women—navigate future worlds grounded in both scientific plausibility and mythic imagination.
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December 19, 2018
J.J. Green’s The Scythian Crisis (Space Colony One Book 3) is a great addition to a series that is precisely the space colonization epic adventure promised by its publisher. It’s also wonderful (and deserving of its five stars) as a standalone. Earth may be lost and the very survival of the Nova Fortuna colony in peril thanks to alien invasion, but I would not count out Ethan, Cariad or the other colonists just yet. The final battle is approaching with humanity’s fate to be settled. It’s going to be a wild ride, but definitely worth the experience. But for the fact that I’m literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could go on and on with praises - the book definitely deserves it. Since I can’t do that I will simply note that the book is most definitely one to read, it is easy to highly recommend.
June 20, 2020
This final book of the series is another fine read and although it answers all the questions raised by the previous book and comes to a mostly satisfying conclusion it is clear that the author intends to continue this series with additional stories.
This book sees the colony prepare for a second attack by the unknown hostile aliens. They are quite worried and fear annihilation is almost certain as they expect the aliens to return with a far superior force.
Kes, Cariad's former companion prior to the departure of the Nova Fortuna from Earth and recently awakened takes on the task of trying to communicate with intelligent, but mysterious fila.
The book contains quite a few surprises and the defense of the colony in the final chapters is done quite well.
Oh and surprise! There's going to be more than 3 books to the seriess
This book sees the colony prepare for a second attack by the unknown hostile aliens. They are quite worried and fear annihilation is almost certain as they expect the aliens to return with a far superior force.
Kes, Cariad's former companion prior to the departure of the Nova Fortuna from Earth and recently awakened takes on the task of trying to communicate with intelligent, but mysterious fila.
The book contains quite a few surprises and the defense of the colony in the final chapters is done quite well.
Oh and surprise! There's going to be more than 3 books to the seriess
July 24, 2021
The Nova Fortuna is down and Cariad fears for the lives of her techs, Cassie and Florian, and the babies that they were caring for.
The moral of the colonists falls, rises and falls again as they battle to survive against the odds.
The Guardians on the Mistral warn them that another attack by the mysterious ship is not only possible but likely. They calculate that the colonists have between three and six months to prepare for another attack.
Meanwhile there is the problem of the threads to consider. What was their motive for keeping Ethan and his two companions prisoner and then letting them go? Kes makes it his task to try to communicate with them and find out.
Can the colony survive after the devastating tsunami that washed away their crops and houses?
What comes next was, for me, enthralling and exciting. I couldn’t put it down.
The moral of the colonists falls, rises and falls again as they battle to survive against the odds.
The Guardians on the Mistral warn them that another attack by the mysterious ship is not only possible but likely. They calculate that the colonists have between three and six months to prepare for another attack.
Meanwhile there is the problem of the threads to consider. What was their motive for keeping Ethan and his two companions prisoner and then letting them go? Kes makes it his task to try to communicate with them and find out.
Can the colony survive after the devastating tsunami that washed away their crops and houses?
What comes next was, for me, enthralling and exciting. I couldn’t put it down.
December 3, 2018
ONE INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!!!
Oh boy, talk about getting deep. In a whirlwind of emotions and events that seems to be riding on a category 4 hurricane winds. This is one wild rollercoaster ride with all the drama, intrigue, action packed, fast paced, hard hitting, smooth flowing, heart pounding, pulse racing, page turning thrill that makes for one electrifying experience. All the twists and turns, ups and downs, along with a few unexpected surprises around every corner that hold your attention and frozen to your seat. The characters and scenes are written with such realism it really makes the storyline pop. Tensions rise an the plot thickens as the story unfolds. Green did an amazing job bringing this read to life. Fantastic job Green, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
Oh boy, talk about getting deep. In a whirlwind of emotions and events that seems to be riding on a category 4 hurricane winds. This is one wild rollercoaster ride with all the drama, intrigue, action packed, fast paced, hard hitting, smooth flowing, heart pounding, pulse racing, page turning thrill that makes for one electrifying experience. All the twists and turns, ups and downs, along with a few unexpected surprises around every corner that hold your attention and frozen to your seat. The characters and scenes are written with such realism it really makes the storyline pop. Tensions rise an the plot thickens as the story unfolds. Green did an amazing job bringing this read to life. Fantastic job Green, thanks for sharing this little guy with us.
March 16, 2019
This is the third in a series depicting a last ditch effort to save humanity by colonizing a new planet. The first describes the arrival and landing; the second their many problems that must be overcome; and now, in this book, the introduction of sentient beings.
Having established their claim through blood and toil, they must now await the vagary of the universe. Ms. Green has again delivered a gripping tale; the tension and difficulties to be overcome are innovative and demanding; the characters likeable and capable; with a bit of romance added to show that humanity and human nature will go on. Recommended.
Having established their claim through blood and toil, they must now await the vagary of the universe. Ms. Green has again delivered a gripping tale; the tension and difficulties to be overcome are innovative and demanding; the characters likeable and capable; with a bit of romance added to show that humanity and human nature will go on. Recommended.
September 22, 2020
Humanity’s survival
These books are well written in the grammatical sense and are addictive, I just feel like I’ve seen parts of the plots in TV.
The mix of plots is enticing and the human feelings are well covered. In the survival of man kind 2000 well selected genes might well keep the human race viable, I’m not sure.
Either way I’m off to the next book so a solid 4 stars from me
These books are well written in the grammatical sense and are addictive, I just feel like I’ve seen parts of the plots in TV.
The mix of plots is enticing and the human feelings are well covered. In the survival of man kind 2000 well selected genes might well keep the human race viable, I’m not sure.
Either way I’m off to the next book so a solid 4 stars from me
December 10, 2020
JJ Green continues to make life hard for the colonists trying to survive and maybe thrive on Concordia.
The colonists are dealing with two groups of aliens while trying to rebuild after the attack in the previous book.
Relationships are developing and misunderstandings happen. I keep wanting to put Aubriot back into stasis - hopefully he will learn that he isn't more important than anyone else.
The colonists are dealing with two groups of aliens while trying to rebuild after the attack in the previous book.
Relationships are developing and misunderstandings happen. I keep wanting to put Aubriot back into stasis - hopefully he will learn that he isn't more important than anyone else.
July 15, 2019
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A stirring conclusion to this series - still reeling from the latest setback (alien attack from space) the colony on Concordia rallies behind Ethan to recover after the loss of the colony ship and the resulting tsunami that flattened the settlement. Happily the fila saved the embryos, so that Cariad's fears about loss of genetic variability are at least partially met.
The pace doesn't let up until the very end - and the good news is that a further aeries is in the works.
I cannot recommend these books enough!
A stirring conclusion to this series - still reeling from the latest setback (alien attack from space) the colony on Concordia rallies behind Ethan to recover after the loss of the colony ship and the resulting tsunami that flattened the settlement. Happily the fila saved the embryos, so that Cariad's fears about loss of genetic variability are at least partially met.
The pace doesn't let up until the very end - and the good news is that a further aeries is in the works.
I cannot recommend these books enough!
February 3, 2020
Excellent series, great book.
Almost an anticlimax when I realised this was the end of this part of the series. I now need to know what happened next to the characters I liked. I hope I get the answers in part 2.
Almost an anticlimax when I realised this was the end of this part of the series. I now need to know what happened next to the characters I liked. I hope I get the answers in part 2.
February 9, 2021
Edge of your seat...
The colonists and all they have been through. This 3rd book draws you deeper into their world...then has you on the edge of your seat. I'm fully enthralled by this series now, I want the rest of the story.
The colonists and all they have been through. This 3rd book draws you deeper into their world...then has you on the edge of your seat. I'm fully enthralled by this series now, I want the rest of the story.
February 28, 2019
Really enjoyed this book. Very visual, just wish there was more!!!
December 22, 2019
The Scythian Crisis
Lots of action and romances and sacrifice and hope. The aquatic creatures are not only helpful but as more is revealed the more hope.
Lots of action and romances and sacrifice and hope. The aquatic creatures are not only helpful but as more is revealed the more hope.
December 22, 2019
Good 3rd book!
So far 1 so good, I am hooked on this series, so I am going straight to the next book so I can find out how this continues!!
So far 1 so good, I am hooked on this series, so I am going straight to the next book so I can find out how this continues!!
July 30, 2020
A thrilling conclusion to this trilogy.
New challenges are dealt with and new friends are made as this tale charges to the trilogy's conclusion with reckless abandon.
New challenges are dealt with and new friends are made as this tale charges to the trilogy's conclusion with reckless abandon.
July 18, 2022
The excellent world building of the first two books continues, and everything heightens to a new level for the Colonists of Concordia. Great book!
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