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There are events that pop-up during gameplays that make you scratch your head and ask the world-changing questions.  

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I absolutely LOVE Starfield.  I’ve never played another game like it.  Sure, it has it’s issues, but I love the exploration and the combat.  Lots and lots of combats.  Of course, I do have mods installed to make the fighting harder, plus I’m playing on the EXTREME level.  Which I never thought I’d do with a game before.  I die A Lot. 

Since I’m doing the New Game Plus version of Starfield, and intend on doing at least 10 universes, I thought I share some of my funnier moments during my gameplay.  

I’m also trying to reach 1,000 subs so my channel can get monetized on YouTube.  So, if you could subscribe to my channel I’d be so grateful.  Or, at the least, Like my videos.  That helps too, as YouTube will show my content to more non-subscribers.  

Thank you and enjoy. 

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About This Game

Starfield is the first new universe in over 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.

In the year 2330, humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. You will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of space in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.

Tell Your story

In Starfield the most important story is the one you tell with your character. Start your journey by customizing your appearance and deciding your Background and Traits. Will you be an experienced explorer, a charming diplomat, a stealthy cyber runner, or something else entirely? The choice is yours. Decide who you will be and what you will become.

The post #LetsPlayWithSahara – Starfield (Episodes 81 to 90) appeared first on Author Sahara Foley.

I absolutely LOVE Starfield.  I’ve never played another game like it.  Sure, it has it’s issues, but I love the exploration and the combat.  Lots and lots of combats.  Of course, I do have mods installed to make the fighting harder, plus I’m playing on the EXTREME level.  Which I never thought I’d do with a game before.  I die A Lot. 

Since I’m doing the New Game Plus version of Starfield, and intend on doing at least 10 universes, I thought I share some of my funnier moments during my gameplay.  

I’m also trying to reach 1,000 subs so my channel can get monetized on YouTube.  So, if you could subscribe to my channel I’d be so grateful.  Or, at the least, Like my videos.  That helps too, as YouTube will show my content to more non-subscribers.  

Thank you and please enjoy. 

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One hacked file.

Three bodies.

Zero time.

Treacherous Hack

A Mike Stoneman Mystery #7

by Kevin G. Chapman

Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Police Procedural

From theaward-winning Mike Stoneman Thriller series comes Book #7 — agripping crime thriller set in the heart of a frozen New York City.

When electronics store owner Lou Palazzo is gunned down at a snowy Manhattanintersection, NYPD homicide detectives Mike Stoneman and Jason Dickson catch acase that’s anything but ordinary. Back at Lou’s shop, two Chinese nationalslinked to a powerful Shanghai cybercrime ring are dead. The only clue? Amissing laptop computer, possibly containing something Lou was willing to dieto protect.

Meanwhile, NYU student Ryan Gelb is panicking. His hacked laptop held thestolen university data — data he quietly gave to his Uncle Lou. Now Lou isdead, and whoever killed him is coming for the file. . . and for Ryan.
Caught between international cybercriminals, New York mobsters, and the police,Ryan is desperate to recover the file and avoid being expelled — or worse,executed.

As Mike and Jason untangle a web of secrets, lies, and digital deception,they’re met with stonewalling from all sides: NYU won’t talk, witnesses arehiding the truth, and even their closest allies are keeping dangerous secrets.
With the body count rising and a deadly showdown looming, the race is on tosolve the mystery, recover the missing file, and avoid turning Lower Manhattaninto a bloodbath.

Perfect for fans of Michael Connelly,John Sandford, and David Baldacci, this high-stakes police procedural mixeshard-boiled action, cybercrime intrigue, and unforgettable characters in apage-turning thriller you won’t be able to put down.

 

What readers aresaying:

 

“A page-turner of a policeprocedural, with multiple cryptological clues and misdirections. The convolutedplot is enough to keep readers on the edge of their seats throughout. While theaction is nearly nonstop, it is inevitable that readers along the way will getinvested in relationships such as that between Ryan and Star. All the maincharacters and many of the minor ones keep dangerous secrets, demonstratingonce again the fallibility of human nature.”

~ S. W. Lawrence, MD, author of climate fiction including ClimateDragon and Cloud Dragon.

 

“Chapman delivers another pulse-pounding thriller that seamlesslyweaves cybercrime, organized crime, and family loyalties into one explosivenarrative of how far people will go to protect their secrets. This high-stakesthriller has non-stop action and suspense that culminates in a rivetingpage-turner until the end.”

 ~ LoLo Paige, award-winning author of Alaska Firestorm and AlaskaInferno.

 

“Treacherous Hack grabs youfrom the first chapter and doesn’t let go! An exciting police procedural thatmakes you feel like you’re on a ride-a-long with the detectives, conspiringwith the bad guys, and hanging out in a dorm room with the young guys caught inthe middle of it all.”

 ~ Laurel Heidtman, author of The Eden Mysteries.

 

“A pulse-pounding thriller that seamlessly weaves cybercrime, organizedcrime, and family loyalties into one explosive narrative of how far people willgo to protect their secrets.”

 ~ LoLo Paige, award-winning author of Alaska Firestorm and AlaskaInferno.

 

 

 

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from Chapter 3 — On the Scene

 

DETECTIVE MIKE STONEMAN CALLED OUT tohis partner as soon as Jason ducked under the crime scene tape stretched acrossthe sidewalk.

“Jason! Over here.” Mike waved his arm, beckoning Jasontoward the center of the intersection. Since Mike lived in Manhattan, he hadarrived fifteen minutes before his partner. A clot of officers and emergencyservices personnel milled about without much urgency.

“Nice night,” Jason said sarcastically.

Mike, dressed in a down parka and a blue-and-orange knit hatpulled down over his ears, grunted his agreement. Mike was a full five inchesshorter than Jason and twenty years older. Even in their winter clothes,Jason’s style showed through, with his tailored wool overcoat, gloves, scarf,and LL Bean duck boots. Mike had long since stopped worrying about the factthat his partner was taller, better looking, in better shape, and a betterdresser. Mike possessed wisdom that came from experience, which was the onething Jason could not have. At least not until he had twenty-five years on theforce like Mike. They had been partners for five years.

A uniformed officer with a plastic cover over his hatapproached Mike as Jason arrived. “Detective Stoneman, the medical examiner isfinished. Can we remove the body now?”

“Not yet,” Mike responded. “I want Detective Dickson to geta look at the scene first.”

The officer left to give his fellow officers the bad news –they all had to stay outside their warm squad cars.

As they walked around the intersection, Mike gave Jason therundown. “The stiff’s name is Lou Palazzo. His wallet was in his pants pocketwith a driver’s license, so the ID was pretty easy. He’s got a record fromyears back. Did three years in Sing Sing in the twenty-teens for conspiracy tocommit murder. He was connected to the Gallata family. Since he got out, he’shad no arrests. He ran an electronics store and pawn shop over on the corner ofAvenue B, a block away.” Mike pointed to the far end of the block. “He had alittle cash and some credit cards in his wallet.”

Jason looked down at the remainder of the dead man’s head.“So, not a robbery, then?”

Mike didn’t laugh. “The snow and slush on the street mangledany physical evidence here, but there is blood in the snow outside his shop. Itlooks like he was shot inside the shop in the shoulder, tried to escape in thisdirection, then got caught here in the intersection and plugged once in thehead. No cell phone on him. He wasn’t wearing a coat, so he left in a hurry.When we finish here, there are two more stiffs in the shop.”

“So, there’s more to see?” Jason asked.

“Oh, yeah. Plenty. We’ll get over there in a minute. Theofficer in the first squad car saw two figures in the middle of the street froma few blocks away and hit his lights. By the time he got here, Lou was dead onthe ground and the other person had fled the scene on foot.”

Jason squatted to get a look at the body without dipping hisknees into the slush. The kill shot entered the man’s head above his left earand exited through his neck – a clean kill, likely fired by a person standingover the victim.

“Seen enough?” Mike asked.

“Sure. Thanks for doing the reconnaissance.”

“Let’s go see the shop. That’s where the action was.” Miketurned to the west. “Oh, and by the way, was that Rachel I saw over there witha cameraman?”

“Yeah,” Jason said without stopping. “She got a call fromher network to come work this scene. She’s been bugging them for weeks aboutgetting a chance to cover breaking news instead of the fluffy studio stuff. Youknow, the healthcare pieces and emergency services and such. She’s been on theon-call list every weekend since Halloween, hoping to get a call.Unfortunately, tonight was the night.”

“You need to be careful, Jason. You can’t spill anyinformation to her. I know we talked about this possibly happening someday.Well, shit just got real. Sully will have your hide if he thinks you’re feedingher inside dirt on the investigation.”

“I know. I’m not telling her anything. But I can’t stop herfrom working. This is a big deal for her.”

“Sure. I get it,” Mike said. “But be careful.”

“You don’t need to tell me.”

  

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Kevin G. Chapman is an attorneyspecializing in labor and employment law. Kevin has now completed seven booksin the Mike Stoneman Thriller series: RighteousAssassin (Kindle Book Award semi–finalist), Deadly Enterprise(Kindle Book Award semi-finalist), Lethal Voyage, (Winner of the 2021 Kindle Book Award, CLUE finalist, RONEfinalist), Fatal Infraction (BestPolice Procedural of the year – CLUE Award), Perilous Gambit, DoubleTakedown, and now, Treacherous Hack. In late 2022, Kevin published astand-alone mystery/thriller titled Dead Winner (CLUE Award – Best Suspense/Thriller of the year). Then, in 2024came The Other Murder, winner of the CLUE Award Grand Prize (best suspense/thriller of the year) andfinalist for the National Indie Excellence Award. Kevin is a resident ofCentral New Jersey and is a graduate of Columbia College and Boston UniversitySchool of Law. Readers can contact Kevin via his website at www.KevinGChapman.com.

 

 

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About This Game

Starfield is the first new universe in over 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.

In the year 2330, humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. You will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of space in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.

Tell Your story

In Starfield the most important story is the one you tell with your character. Start your journey by customizing your appearance and deciding your Background and Traits. Will you be an experienced explorer, a charming diplomat, a stealthy cyber runner, or something else entirely? The choice is yours. Decide who you will be and what you will become.

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4 out of 5 stars

Very Colorful

I orders these butterfly stakes to place within my flower planters. They look amazing and are very bright and colorful. I even had a complement about them.

However, I really don’t think they’re meant for outdoor use. I have about 2 dozen of them in my planters, and a few of them have lost one of their wings. Not sure if it’s from the wind or just the sun beathing down on them that softened up the body to where the wings fell off.

Still, with 50 of them in a box, they are worth the cost.

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3 out of 5 stars

Disappointing

I love cats, so I ordered the one with the cat hanging onto the planter.

It arrived in a timely manner and it clung to the side of my flower pot just fine. The problem is, I don’t see anything but the back and it’s tail. That cute face gets hidden from view.

And mine ended up being a bit darker brass color then the picture, so kinda hid the details. Maybe, if it had been more colorful and a little bigger, I’d of liked it. But, no, I don’t think it’s worth the price.

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About This Game

You are Geralt of Rivia, mercenary monster slayer. Before you stands a war-torn, monster-infested continent you can explore at will. Your current contract? Tracking down Ciri — the Child of Prophecy, a living weapon that can alter the shape of the world.

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About This Game

The Outer Worlds is an award-winning single-player first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division.

Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the Halcyon colony. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter various factions, all vying for power, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable.

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About This Game

Starfield is the first new universe in over 25 years from Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 4. In this next generation role-playing game set amongst the stars, create any character you want and explore with unparalleled freedom as you embark on an epic journey to answer humanity’s greatest mystery.

In the year 2330, humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. You will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of space in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.

Tell Your story

In Starfield the most important story is the one you tell with your character. Start your journey by customizing your appearance and deciding your Background and Traits. Will you be an experienced explorer, a charming diplomat, a stealthy cyber runner, or something else entirely? The choice is yours. Decide who you will be and what you will become.

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