Rules of Conflict

By Kristine Smith

Book Overview

So many bones, buried so deep. But not deep enough.

After eighteen years, Captain Jani Kilian's life as a fugitive has ended. Captured by the Service, she now faces court martial. It will surely lead to her execution.

But relations with the idomeni have deteriorated. Jani's knowledge of that alien race and her friendship with Nema, their ambassador, earn her a reprieve. And if she is able to help stabilize the crisis, she may be in line for a pardon.

Jani knows she should grab this second chance and hang on. But as tensions between human and idomeni mount and her genetically-modified body breaks down, she finds herself locked in a struggle with an adversary who has as much to lose as she, and who will do anything to ensure their secrets remain buried.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1960369156
• ISBN13: 9781960369154
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Glass Green LLC
• Length: 414 Pages
• Weight: 1.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Read

Don't miss this series. Kristine Smith has written a winning story with believable characters and fast paced action.

One of those books that make you sit up late reading.

I found myself sad that the book was ending. That's not unusual for me. Writing a review of the book is. I think this is one of those books that is better if you read the other first, but it would probably stand alone well. I didn't feel that I was being strung along by a series with either book.There are no glaring medical or science mistakes. And none of those annoying dropped dilemmas. Even though the story is dependent on events in the past, and I think there could be a "prequel" to even Code of Conflict, there is no redundant backtracking or unexplained motivation and no flashbacks.I'm glad I bought the book(s) and will buy the next one Ms. Smith writes.

Two excellent books in this series

I have thoroughly enjoyed both books that Kristine Smith has produced and am waiting with some anticipation for the third which is due later this year. For a new writer she has produced a heroine that you want to know more about in a universe that appears more interesting the more you read. She has managed to evade the trap of many new authors of feeling that everything has to be completely explained all in one hit and one is left wanting more. Jane Kilian our heroine has finally been returned to face trial but things are not going to happen the way everyone expects. Get the books. Read them both. I guarantee you will enjoy them.

Awesome second book in a awesome series

I have to admit, I normally don't like reading a trilogy or series of books. Waiting for the next book to come out just is a pain... especially if you're really hooked into a good triolgy like this one.The wait was WELL worth it. The follow-up to Code of Conduct is amazing. Enough intrigue, mystery and conspiracies to make an X-files fan VERY happy with a dash of action thrown in for good measure. All in all a recipe for an excellend sci-fi book. Jani Killian is one of the most kick-butt heroines I've read about. Very human, but someone well worth cheering for. The secondary characters are very well defined as well. The Idomeni culture is superbly described, alien yet familiar in some ways.Before reading this, you definitely should pick up Code of Conduct and read it. It's well worth your time.

Captain Jani Rides Again!

Kristine Smith has done it again! In CODE OF CONDUCT she gave us a wonderfully complex future filled with believable characters, realistic aliens and timeless conflicts. I dived into RULES OF CONFLICT wondering if she'd be able to do it again, and she *did*! It's a terrific read that will pull you in from the start and hold you through the last page. I can't wait for the third one! Kristine? Write faster!