Old Man’s War Book 7: Brilliant Comeback or Cash Grab?

John Scalzi’s Old Man’s War series was finished.

Or so we thought.

Ten years after The End of All Things, Scalzi unexpectedly returned to the universe with The Shattering Peace, the seventh Old Man’s War novel. But after a decade away, could he recapture what made the series work? Did he actually have something new to say—or was this simply one trip back to the well too many?

In this spoiler-lite review, Jim dives into The Shattering Peace and explores: 🚀 How the book builds on the first six Old Man’s War novels 👽 What we finally learn about the mysterious Consu ⭐ How former supporting characters step into major roles 🌌 The fresh ideas Scalzi brings to this familiar universe 😂 Scalzi’s trademark characters, humor, and rapid-fire dialogue ⚠️ Three reasons this book might NOT work for you 📚 And whether The Shattering Peace should truly be the END of Old Man’s War

Jim enjoyed returning to this universe—but sometimes a great comeback also provides the perfect opportunity to say goodbye.

Did Scalzi pull it off?

Watch the review and then let us know: What did YOU think of The Shattering Peace? And do you want an eighth Old Man’s War novel, or should Scalzi leave the series here?

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0:00 - Opening 2:18 - Book Details 3:34 - Why Jim Read This 5:21 - Spoiler-Lite Summary 7:11 - Six Reasons to Read The Shattering Peace 12:00 - Three Reasons You Might Want to Pass 14:33 - Jim’s Final Thoughts 16:56 - Closing & Wrap-Up

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