The Shadow Order: A Space Opera (The Shadow Order - The Complete Series Book 1)
- 4.1 out of 5
- 1,612 ratings
- 233 pages
Overall Content Rating: Parents Strongly Cautioned PG-13
This science-fiction adventure follows a young fighter navigating theft, crime bosses, and arena combat across alien worlds. The story emphasizes survival, reluctant teamwork, and repeated run-ins that push the hero into physical confrontations. Parents should expect regular action violence with kicks, punches, and weapons fire, plus descriptions of blood and injury, while strong sexual content and heavy profanity are largely absent. Language includes scattered mild swearing and name-calling in tense scenes; several reader notes describe the swearing as minimal and the violence as present but not gratuitous or pornographic.
Reviews first uploaded September 29, 2026 9:36 pm. Revised October 7, 2026 3:19 pm. Page updated October 7, 2026 3:19 pm.
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Crude Mild
8Characters use blunt insults such as calling others foolish or contemptible during conflicts and when venting frustration; this is occasional rather than pervasive.
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Specific words
- idiot: 6
- stupid: 2
Profanity Mild
36Swearing is sparse overall and aligns with reader comments about very little bad language. Insults and mild expletives show up in arguments, internal annoyance, and high-stress action rather than constant dialogue.
Amazon reviews mentioning profanity
Specific words
- damn: 22
- hell: 10
- bastard: 3
- ass: 1
Violence Moderate
70Physical conflict is a steady part of the plot: arena-style fights, bar brawls, chases, and battles with alien guards and creatures. Injuries, bleeding, and blood from people and beasts are described regularly; the tone is often fast and adventure-focused rather than prolonged graphic torture, though some moments are intense.
Amazon reviews mentioning violence
Specific words
- blood: 25
- punch: 22
- kick: 20
- smash: 2
- bleed: 1
About this book
In a fight, Seb is unbeatable. But in this galaxy, there are a million ways to lose… Seb Zodo has never backed down from a fist fight. After all, he’s been gifted with powers that make losing impossible. But lately, Seb’s gift seems more like a curse… Seb’s fearlessness leads to stupid decisions, short-lived jobs, and unwanted attention in dangerous places. In a desperate bid at a fresh start, Seb swears off fighting. But it may be too late… When a run-in with an electrifying thief and the head of a shadowy organization sends his life spiraling out of control, Seb has no choice left but to go down swinging… The Shadow Order is the first book in a series of fast-paced space opera adventures. If you like bold characters, planet-hopping, and edge-of-your-seat action, then you’ll love Michael Robertson’s thrilling series starter. Read more