War Through The Pines: A Novella What starts in space may not stay in space. Many governments today are preparing for war in space. Most people today are unaware of it. When will it happen? How will it be conducted? What will be the effect on a young boy just coming of age? Young Donner had already discovered a covert signal coming from the secret 'Battle Stars" in orbit before the war began. Destruction of the Battle Stars begins the war which soon spreads to the Earth's surface and all the world. War Through The Pines is set in the future (2040s) and is a story in the Future Chron Universe which consists of 9 novels, 16 novellas, and 8 short stories. Hard Science Fiction - Old School.