J.S. DEWES

"The Last Watch is an entertaining space opera which will remind readers of how vast the universe is even at the edge of it. J.S. Dewes’ debut novel will amaze readers and sci-fi fans with the dialogue and the plot, which will make them question everything they believe they know about space and the universe. This really is “The Night’s Watch” in space."

"“The Last Watch” is one of those books where you quickly forget you’re reading SciFi as the plot and characters immediately consume you... if you’re a fan of thriller-driven science-fiction with nearly a dab of magic and heartfelt characters, J.S. Dewes The Last Watch should be pretty high on your next read list."

"This book is so character-driven that I was shocked it is Dewes debut...The plot is expertly built with science that sometimes went way over my head. But that didn’t stop me from grasping what was happening and bugging my eyes out in anticipation. Truly, this is a terrifyingly tense plot that kept throwing obstacle after obstacle at the characters. It’s full of politics, questioning orders, putting trust in people you hardly know and just making the decision to give it your all, no matter the consequences."

"If you are looking for a page-turning survival adventure in space, The Last Watch is for you. Light on politics and high on action, The Last Watch focuses on the moment-to-moment action while still setting the stage for bigger events to come. And it leaves you with an ending that’ll have you fist-pumping and eagerly awaiting the second installment."

"The story combines likeable rogue characters, interesting scientific speculation, and some subtly great, unpretentious writing into a very entertaining space opera . . . Dewes uses the science to create a good ol’ fashioned sense of wonder that harkens back to classic speculative fiction."

"The Last Watch is my pick for science fiction debut of the year. Dewes has written a masterwork space opera that needs to be on bookshelves world-wide. Epic, character-driven sci-fi goodness that is the cure for your Expanse hangover."

"An excellent blend of characters and action that makes it a thrilling read and has established Dewes firmly in the category of authors to watch in the Sci-Fi world."

"J. S. Dewes’s The Exiled Fleet is an excellent follow up to The Last Watch. It builds on everything I loved about the first book and delivers more insight into the Divide’s universe. This is a series to watch. Highly recommended."

"Dewes’ storytelling is effortless, flowing smoothly from page to page... A riveting, tension filled Sci Fi adventure that will appeal to fans of Hard Sci Fi as well as those who are into lighter Sci Fi. Its characters are compelling, the narrative perfectly paced, and the world wonderfully realized. Read this book!"

“[A]s close to perfection as you can get. The action? Awesome. The character development? Magnificent.”

“Everywhere you expect the story to lapse into a sci-fi cliché, J.S. Dewes makes a better choice, pushing the story down a richer path to a revelation of the characters’ past lives, or a deeper understanding of the history of the generations-long conflict...The book keeps you reading and wanting more.”

"You’ll find echoes of Ender’s Game, every Trek series ever, The Game of Thrones, and The Expanse… A strong mix of high-intensity plot with some real character conflict. Highly Recommended."

"Whether you’re looking for some science-y sci-fi, compelling and well-rounded characters, or just a few space battles, this is the book for you. With a first entry as awesome as this one, I’m already anticipating that this will be a new favorite series."

“From the opening chapter to the final line, there’s so much to unpack, to explore, to lay awake at night thinking about… This is a fantastic sci-fi that may be one of the best books coming out this year.”

"THE EXILED FLEET is an absolutely superb follow-up to THE LAST WATCH, a sequel that manages to be different while still capturing the kinetic energy of the first book. Dewes has proven once again to be a master of pacing & tension & knifing you in the heart. I am so glad I took a chance on this space adventure series, because it’s on track to be one of my favorites of all time."

“…An incredibly tense, inventive, thrilling space opera, with an extremely tight focus on two POV characters…This book is INTENSE! And honestly a little terrifying in ways. The way Dewes describes the utter blackness of the Divide is just chilling…like this book will really make you feel how oppressive the vastness of space is, and just how much nothing there is along the Divide. *shudders* Yeah, this was rad as hell.”

"Come for the characters, stay for the pulse-pounding action! The Last Watch is an excellent debut with heart, humor and thrills galore."

"The Last Watch reminds me of a big popcorn space disaster movie, and I mean that with all the love in my heart... Things can go sideways in an instant, and the tension of watching characters race down a corridor to get to safety or trying to time a particularly tricky flight maneuver they have ONE shot to get right invokes the same fun adrenaline rush."

“The Last Watch is incredible. It is fast-paced and relentless. I love the sense of real jeopardy that is omnipresent. This is a book about trusting the knowledge and experience that informs your gut."

“As spectacular a science fiction story as one is going to find. From a plot that is full of drama to amazing characters that are relatable and interesting, all over a backdrop of a futuristic space setting, The Last Watch is nearly flawless.”

“A fantastic debut novel. Big ideas, great characters, and universal collapse make for a fun, fast read. I can’t wait to see where the Divide series takes me.”