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Dark Dodgers: A Humorous Sci-Fi Space Opera That Will Leave You Laughing Through the Stars
Still licking its wounds, the Alliance is desperate to level the playing field against the Zelnads. But only a united galaxy can triumph in the final battle. Can Geddy, Eli, and his friends finally reassemble the fractured Alliance before they run out of pages?At every turn, they've been outgunned, outmanned, and outmaneuvered. Apart from that, things have gone pretty well for Geddy Starheart and the crew of the Fizmo. They've gotten this far without dying and have come together as a team. They have new titles, spiffy uniforms, and cool ships.
There's just one hurdle left to War is coming, the entire universe hangs in the balance, and defeat is certain.
A dangerous mission to Geddy's favorite planet, Kigantu, provides key intel. When things go awry, his decision-making skills, physical fitness, and judgment are put to the ultimate test. You can probably imagine how that goes.
Meanwhile, Doc Tardigan and Lestiko inch closer to understanding the Zelnads' awesome power. An ancient sect reveals its origins and a prophecy that foretells the Alliance's impending doom or glorious victory, depending on whom you ask.
When a major crisis hits close to home, the final piece of the puzzle clicks into place. But key holdouts leave the Alliance at less than full strength. Can they still prevent the Zelnads' unthinkable endgame, or will their last stand be the final fall?
Dark Book 6 of Reassembly is the thrilling, emotional, and satisfying conclusion to the epic series that began when a lonely pilot lost his ship but found his purpose.
There's just one hurdle left to War is coming, the entire universe hangs in the balance, and defeat is certain.
A dangerous mission to Geddy's favorite planet, Kigantu, provides key intel. When things go awry, his decision-making skills, physical fitness, and judgment are put to the ultimate test. You can probably imagine how that goes.
Meanwhile, Doc Tardigan and Lestiko inch closer to understanding the Zelnads' awesome power. An ancient sect reveals its origins and a prophecy that foretells the Alliance's impending doom or glorious victory, depending on whom you ask.
When a major crisis hits close to home, the final piece of the puzzle clicks into place. But key holdouts leave the Alliance at less than full strength. Can they still prevent the Zelnads' unthinkable endgame, or will their last stand be the final fall?
Dark Book 6 of Reassembly is the thrilling, emotional, and satisfying conclusion to the epic series that began when a lonely pilot lost his ship but found his purpose.
347 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 4, 2023
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About the author
C.P. James
15 books44 followersI write cinematic sci-fi of substance. What does that mean?
My love of writing came from reading, of course, but my love of story really came from movies. Expect smart characters and short chapters that move along at a cinematic pace. I like intricate, plausible stories that reward careful readers without alienating those who just want to kick back and escape this messed-up world for a while.
I currently have two series: Reassembly, a humorous space opera with six books, and a dystopian trilogy, The Cytocorp Saga. I expect to release the first book in a new sci-fi series sometime in mid 2026.
I currently live in Ecuador.
When I'm not writing page-devouring science fiction, you can find me thinking about it.
For more about me and my fiction, visit cpjames.com or email directly at cp@cpjames.com.
Like the C.P. James Facebook page at facebook.com/authorcpjames.
My love of writing came from reading, of course, but my love of story really came from movies. Expect smart characters and short chapters that move along at a cinematic pace. I like intricate, plausible stories that reward careful readers without alienating those who just want to kick back and escape this messed-up world for a while.
I currently have two series: Reassembly, a humorous space opera with six books, and a dystopian trilogy, The Cytocorp Saga. I expect to release the first book in a new sci-fi series sometime in mid 2026.
I currently live in Ecuador.
When I'm not writing page-devouring science fiction, you can find me thinking about it.
For more about me and my fiction, visit cpjames.com or email directly at cp@cpjames.com.
Like the C.P. James Facebook page at facebook.com/authorcpjames.
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December 7, 2023
good fun
The whole series is a seriously fun romp through some other galaxy, and little bit in this one.
This is seriously (not serious) entertaining and easy to read, hard to put down, and just what you need when the world is getting a bit lame and there are multiple Mondays in a week.
The whole series is a seriously fun romp through some other galaxy, and little bit in this one.
This is seriously (not serious) entertaining and easy to read, hard to put down, and just what you need when the world is getting a bit lame and there are multiple Mondays in a week.
December 12, 2023
To tell the whole story well would take, like, six books.
Somewhere well before C.P.James, well, if not breaks then at very least tampers with the fourth wall, I had an epiphany about our hero, Geddy Starheart. Yes, it became all too clear that while beaming up to whichever ship he had not wrecked yet that his Luke Skywalker and Han Solo personas had somehow combined into one gestalt entity who most likely would have no issue giving his sister the tongue, even if he knew about their kindship beforehand. That may sound odd to many but I am going to ignore your angered cries because when will I ever get the chance to use the term 'gestalt entity' in a book review again. I'm sure both Eli and Morpho would back me up on this despite their misgivings about encouraging Geddy's often childish side. And it's not even like that would have been the weirdest part of the sixth book (aaaahhh!) of the exceedingly fun and intensely adventurous "Reassembly" space opera.
I need a number two, and you, Colonel Starheart, are a perfect number two.
OK, I say all this because I think this was as they say IT. As in the end of the series, endo, finito, quite possibly the final curtain for the Universe as we've known, um, it to be, and even more. I had previously thought that Book 5 was IT but that turned out to be a false and briefly mind-boggling misconception on my part. No matter, as James kept his deadline and delivered "Dark Dodgers" just in time, that is before my brainial (huh?) fluids and odd chunky bits started oozing from my ears! Granted, I did indeed read "Fleet Feat" again before diving into what will now be henceforth referred to as "Double-D" (cue galactic giggles) or "DD" if you prefer. But old(er) age and fine details don't always go hand in hand (that's my story and I'm stickin' to it!). But no worries, no hurries as I thoroughly enjoyed my 2nd perusal of FF just as much as the first time if not moreso. And DD in the end wound up being more than a fun way to send our happy crew on their way! Um, assuming they didn't all die in horrible splatty ways (avoiding spoilers by using misdirection! It's a thing, look it up!).
SHOW US YOUR ENTITIES!
Truth be told, I kind of wish James had decided to stretch his series out to seven books (oh what kind of alliterative title that would have been)! This is simply because so very, very much happens in this chapter and I, for one, would have liked to see us linger a little longer (not easy to repeat that) on various aspects. Not only does the myriad of technological, political, and other things ending in 'al' get kind of overwhelming. But we also delve into some very spiritual (ah, that's a good one!) aspects of the very creation of the known Universe! What is the lesson we learn from all this? Well, you'll just have to wait and see, won't you? Hal, open the pod doors so I can continue, please...
Since jumping into space over the reviled desert world — the planetary equivalent of dry anal — the crew had been killing time…
I'm tempted to say that through all this the pacing - well, not suffered but did cause some other mildly uncomfortable sensations that couldn't be whisked away with simply soaking the affected area (my brain) with ice and then a warm compress. It's just we zipped and zoomed around awfully fast in some cases, with some really planet-shattering things happening around us - and yes, that is meant in both the literal and metaphorical senses. And I'm never sure in ANY scifi setting, be it hard, operatic, or even mixed with gooey lovey bits how fast space battles should be presented. So much of the entire series builds up to something like that - including all the neat weapon creation and so forth - and then kaboom, it's all over. But just how many times can your shields hit zero, half the fleet be erased in a flash, and the toilets on Deck C stop working before it becomes redundant and/or stale? I have no good answer to any of those commodedrums (sic).
In this infinitesimally small moment, you are both alive and dead… As is the universe itself.
I will close, however, with these thoughts, especially after the word 'kaboom' just passed us by: the author agonizingly missed each and every opportunity to include allusions, puns, and all other forms of higher entertainment by never once mentioning "The Eager Young Space Cadet" (played by Porky Pig) or even Martian Commander X-2 (please tell me you know this one). If you're going to allude to one of the best animated series of the 21st century that takes place in the 25th century, well, these kinds of accolades and sheer fan-tastic things need to be tended to. Otherwise, I guess you'll just have to accept that this is a well-written, often witty series that will surprise you at times with just how much feeling everyone shows. I can only highly recommend it and then some! So…. that's all folks! Fly safely!
Somewhere well before C.P.James, well, if not breaks then at very least tampers with the fourth wall, I had an epiphany about our hero, Geddy Starheart. Yes, it became all too clear that while beaming up to whichever ship he had not wrecked yet that his Luke Skywalker and Han Solo personas had somehow combined into one gestalt entity who most likely would have no issue giving his sister the tongue, even if he knew about their kindship beforehand. That may sound odd to many but I am going to ignore your angered cries because when will I ever get the chance to use the term 'gestalt entity' in a book review again. I'm sure both Eli and Morpho would back me up on this despite their misgivings about encouraging Geddy's often childish side. And it's not even like that would have been the weirdest part of the sixth book (aaaahhh!) of the exceedingly fun and intensely adventurous "Reassembly" space opera.
I need a number two, and you, Colonel Starheart, are a perfect number two.
OK, I say all this because I think this was as they say IT. As in the end of the series, endo, finito, quite possibly the final curtain for the Universe as we've known, um, it to be, and even more. I had previously thought that Book 5 was IT but that turned out to be a false and briefly mind-boggling misconception on my part. No matter, as James kept his deadline and delivered "Dark Dodgers" just in time, that is before my brainial (huh?) fluids and odd chunky bits started oozing from my ears! Granted, I did indeed read "Fleet Feat" again before diving into what will now be henceforth referred to as "Double-D" (cue galactic giggles) or "DD" if you prefer. But old(er) age and fine details don't always go hand in hand (that's my story and I'm stickin' to it!). But no worries, no hurries as I thoroughly enjoyed my 2nd perusal of FF just as much as the first time if not moreso. And DD in the end wound up being more than a fun way to send our happy crew on their way! Um, assuming they didn't all die in horrible splatty ways (avoiding spoilers by using misdirection! It's a thing, look it up!).
SHOW US YOUR ENTITIES!
Truth be told, I kind of wish James had decided to stretch his series out to seven books (oh what kind of alliterative title that would have been)! This is simply because so very, very much happens in this chapter and I, for one, would have liked to see us linger a little longer (not easy to repeat that) on various aspects. Not only does the myriad of technological, political, and other things ending in 'al' get kind of overwhelming. But we also delve into some very spiritual (ah, that's a good one!) aspects of the very creation of the known Universe! What is the lesson we learn from all this? Well, you'll just have to wait and see, won't you? Hal, open the pod doors so I can continue, please...
Since jumping into space over the reviled desert world — the planetary equivalent of dry anal — the crew had been killing time…
I'm tempted to say that through all this the pacing - well, not suffered but did cause some other mildly uncomfortable sensations that couldn't be whisked away with simply soaking the affected area (my brain) with ice and then a warm compress. It's just we zipped and zoomed around awfully fast in some cases, with some really planet-shattering things happening around us - and yes, that is meant in both the literal and metaphorical senses. And I'm never sure in ANY scifi setting, be it hard, operatic, or even mixed with gooey lovey bits how fast space battles should be presented. So much of the entire series builds up to something like that - including all the neat weapon creation and so forth - and then kaboom, it's all over. But just how many times can your shields hit zero, half the fleet be erased in a flash, and the toilets on Deck C stop working before it becomes redundant and/or stale? I have no good answer to any of those commodedrums (sic).
In this infinitesimally small moment, you are both alive and dead… As is the universe itself.
I will close, however, with these thoughts, especially after the word 'kaboom' just passed us by: the author agonizingly missed each and every opportunity to include allusions, puns, and all other forms of higher entertainment by never once mentioning "The Eager Young Space Cadet" (played by Porky Pig) or even Martian Commander X-2 (please tell me you know this one). If you're going to allude to one of the best animated series of the 21st century that takes place in the 25th century, well, these kinds of accolades and sheer fan-tastic things need to be tended to. Otherwise, I guess you'll just have to accept that this is a well-written, often witty series that will surprise you at times with just how much feeling everyone shows. I can only highly recommend it and then some! So…. that's all folks! Fly safely!
March 7, 2024
Purple Elephant
It is truly a great ending to these books. I find that Getty and his friends Really are tied to each other Through hope And that in turn ties the universe together It's a long winded thing That brings it all to 1 final ending And to make it even better get pukes over all of it. Thanks for a great series And hope to read more of your work.
It is truly a great ending to these books. I find that Getty and his friends Really are tied to each other Through hope And that in turn ties the universe together It's a long winded thing That brings it all to 1 final ending And to make it even better get pukes over all of it. Thanks for a great series And hope to read more of your work.
August 15, 2024
Excellent
And I can't help but be amazed at how well the story flowed through the entire series. All the conversations, the twists and turns, and through it all it never dragged or stalled or got confusing. Yes, C.P. James, you've not only earned my greatest respect... But are now at the top of my list of "best authors". I'll keep reading!!! Thank you!!! 🙂
And I can't help but be amazed at how well the story flowed through the entire series. All the conversations, the twists and turns, and through it all it never dragged or stalled or got confusing. Yes, C.P. James, you've not only earned my greatest respect... But are now at the top of my list of "best authors". I'll keep reading!!! Thank you!!! 🙂
March 7, 2025
That's Entertainment!
Entertaining and well-plotted, with characters who grow, and also grow on you. It's not Douglas Adams, whatever the publicity might say, but it stands up well enough as its own thing. Bonus point: finally a Kindle Unlimited author who knows the difference beween 'discrete' and ' discreet'! That's 5 points extra straight away! 😁
Entertaining and well-plotted, with characters who grow, and also grow on you. It's not Douglas Adams, whatever the publicity might say, but it stands up well enough as its own thing. Bonus point: finally a Kindle Unlimited author who knows the difference beween 'discrete' and ' discreet'! That's 5 points extra straight away! 😁
February 21, 2024
An excellent read
This was a fitting finale to the series. The entire series was entertaining and enjoyable. Actually, it would make a good movie based on what they put out these days.
This was a fitting finale to the series. The entire series was entertaining and enjoyable. Actually, it would make a good movie based on what they put out these days.
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