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Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes #6
The Worst Traitors in the Confederacy
Traitors are a real drag…
When Brad Mendoza and Jessica Lin discover a traitor among their closest friends, they’re devastated. But they’re also on a mission to rescue a duke’s little sister, so they don’t have time to deal with it right now.
Until that mission proves to be anything but what they expected, and they find themselves caught between royalty, their sworn enemy, and a particularly annoying 17-year-old with visions of revolution. Now, the traitor in their midst might prove to be their only hope to get out this alive!
The exciting sixth novel in the fan-favorite Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes series, The Worst Traitors in the Confederacy takes our dead heroes on a swashbuckling adventure across enemy space. Humor mixes with military sci-fi and space opera to deliver an action-packed story that will keep you guessing.
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When Brad Mendoza and Jessica Lin discover a traitor among their closest friends, they’re devastated. But they’re also on a mission to rescue a duke’s little sister, so they don’t have time to deal with it right now.
Until that mission proves to be anything but what they expected, and they find themselves caught between royalty, their sworn enemy, and a particularly annoying 17-year-old with visions of revolution. Now, the traitor in their midst might prove to be their only hope to get out this alive!
The exciting sixth novel in the fan-favorite Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes series, The Worst Traitors in the Confederacy takes our dead heroes on a swashbuckling adventure across enemy space. Humor mixes with military sci-fi and space opera to deliver an action-packed story that will keep you guessing.
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350 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 28, 2024
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About the author
Skyler Ramirez
42 books138 followersSkyler grew up in Southern California, under the best weather that state has to offer. So, he's shown a little of his insanity over the years in moving to colder, wetter places: New York City; Provo, Utah; Bainbridge Island, WA. He now resides with his family in Texas, which (apart from the humidity) gives him that great weather once again.
Skyler has been and continues to be a leader and executive with multiple Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, working across a variety of functions, both technical and non-technical. In other words, he's very much a jack-of-all-trades but master of none. Maybe that's why he has now decided to be an author as well. In it, he’s finally found the thing he loves to do most.
Mr. Ramirez currently resides in Texas with his wife, Lindsey, and their four children.
Skyler has been and continues to be a leader and executive with multiple Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies, working across a variety of functions, both technical and non-technical. In other words, he's very much a jack-of-all-trades but master of none. Maybe that's why he has now decided to be an author as well. In it, he’s finally found the thing he loves to do most.
Mr. Ramirez currently resides in Texas with his wife, Lindsey, and their four children.
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June 3, 2024
Entertaining space opera listening 🎶🔰
This kindle novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 6 of 7.
Book seven coming November 30 2024
Jessica and Brad are on a mission to rescue a young woman 🚺. It is quite an adventure with lots of action, misdirection, and violence leading to the unexpected conclusion.
I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of romantic family and friends relationships space opera adventure novels 👍🔰. 2024
This kindle novel is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 6 of 7.
Book seven coming November 30 2024
Jessica and Brad are on a mission to rescue a young woman 🚺. It is quite an adventure with lots of action, misdirection, and violence leading to the unexpected conclusion.
I would recommend this series and author to 👍 readers of romantic family and friends relationships space opera adventure novels 👍🔰. 2024
June 3, 2024
If you made it this far and aren't enjoying these, you should just stop.
Make sure you read the two Heather Kilgore books before this one!
Make sure you read the two Heather Kilgore books before this one!
December 26, 2025
DR
Crew of Perciphony the second takes on another undesirable mission in a way from their captains' ex-star nation. Retrieve Duke of Kepler's sister. Simultaneously dealing with a sudden discovery that one of their crew has been a spy all along.
Story is action packed and seamlessly transitions from one mission to another. What I find objectionable is that the usual means to overcoming challenges are introduced shortly before climax. That and major actors are introduced only when they enter the story in active role, i.e. ex-duchess of Kepler, The Guard, as opposed to more natural background exposition.
Conclusion: 3/5. Listened on Audible included in plus catalogue. Narrated by: Michael Murphy, Madeleine Brolly. There is a cross-book narrative line of political intrigue inside Empire's political class. Each overture protagonists get dragged in ties into behind the scenes real politik of the existing powers. However, the series suffers from lack of foreshadowing. Terrible value for the length of the book, buying it with USD- 2.57 $/hour (19.99 $ / 07 hrs 47 mins ).
Values:
Terrible: >1.66 $/hour
Bad: 1 - 1.66 $/hour
Good: <1 $/hour
Dream: 0.4 - 0.27 $/hour
Stars:
1 - Not worth the resources to reproduce/preserve this title.
2 -Bad
3 -Good
4 - Personally, love it
5 - Recommended to everyone
Crew of Perciphony the second takes on another undesirable mission in a way from their captains' ex-star nation. Retrieve Duke of Kepler's sister. Simultaneously dealing with a sudden discovery that one of their crew has been a spy all along.
Story is action packed and seamlessly transitions from one mission to another. What I find objectionable is that the usual means to overcoming challenges are introduced shortly before climax. That and major actors are introduced only when they enter the story in active role, i.e. ex-duchess of Kepler, The Guard, as opposed to more natural background exposition.
Conclusion: 3/5. Listened on Audible included in plus catalogue. Narrated by: Michael Murphy, Madeleine Brolly. There is a cross-book narrative line of political intrigue inside Empire's political class. Each overture protagonists get dragged in ties into behind the scenes real politik of the existing powers. However, the series suffers from lack of foreshadowing. Terrible value for the length of the book, buying it with USD- 2.57 $/hour (19.99 $ / 07 hrs 47 mins ).
Values:
Terrible: >1.66 $/hour
Bad: 1 - 1.66 $/hour
Good: <1 $/hour
Dream: 0.4 - 0.27 $/hour
Stars:
1 - Not worth the resources to reproduce/preserve this title.
2 -Bad
3 -Good
4 - Personally, love it
5 - Recommended to everyone
October 4, 2025
Again, they know what they are writing! Solid 4. Once again, I got Serenity- In-The-Navy vibes. Yet again, battered, bruised, and someone broken. Torture yet again. Multiple decks stacked against us.
Betrayal, loss, heartbreak, etc.
I liked the real world power plays, but the blind obedience to monarchs seemed a little odd. The introduction of " Tottally not British but British" people is something. I wish we had more explanation of the doctor. The contrast between our intrepid band of heroes and those who would lie, steal, corrupt and be terrible people is especially acute.
The car reference did seem a little too much on the nose for either Agents of Shield or thr authors favorites. But it makes sense that after fleeing Earth That Was, that would happen.
I wasnt a fan of the last twist because at this point I don't know who has that much hold on Jessica.
Betrayal, loss, heartbreak, etc.
I liked the real world power plays, but the blind obedience to monarchs seemed a little odd. The introduction of " Tottally not British but British" people is something. I wish we had more explanation of the doctor. The contrast between our intrepid band of heroes and those who would lie, steal, corrupt and be terrible people is especially acute.
The car reference did seem a little too much on the nose for either Agents of Shield or thr authors favorites. But it makes sense that after fleeing Earth That Was, that would happen.
I wasnt a fan of the last twist because at this point I don't know who has that much hold on Jessica.
August 27, 2024
Alternating between terror & boredom
As is typical in the military, Brad & his crew are often fighting pitched battles or fleeing from their enemies who are too powerful to fight against. The rest of the time they are just hanging around.
However this book keeps their downtime to a minimum as they are constantly running into situations where some bad people or groups of people are trying to kill or capture them. In this story Skyler Ramirez has turned up the pressure even more through creative means involving various trusted people or groups that either double cross them or flatly turn out to be enemies hidden in plain sight. It should be interesting to see how things pan out…
As is typical in the military, Brad & his crew are often fighting pitched battles or fleeing from their enemies who are too powerful to fight against. The rest of the time they are just hanging around.
However this book keeps their downtime to a minimum as they are constantly running into situations where some bad people or groups of people are trying to kill or capture them. In this story Skyler Ramirez has turned up the pressure even more through creative means involving various trusted people or groups that either double cross them or flatly turn out to be enemies hidden in plain sight. It should be interesting to see how things pan out…
November 30, 2024
Like a lot of these authors who put out these series, it's easy to see that the increased ratings are not because of increased quality, but due to the survivorship bias of the fans. That is to say, if you muddled your way to book 6, you are a fan already, and Ramirez doesn't really introduce elements that would turn off fans. So, the ratings go up as you go along.
Anyway, I find these fun enough but they are just fun. Sometimes you need that. I personally didn't like this one as much as I thought the longer format was actually a detriment and the story had maybe an entire middle section that wasn't needed and was used just to get to novel length. That's fine. Like if you got through 1-5 you will like this just fine. I probably will stop with this one though.
Anyway, I find these fun enough but they are just fun. Sometimes you need that. I personally didn't like this one as much as I thought the longer format was actually a detriment and the story had maybe an entire middle section that wasn't needed and was used just to get to novel length. That's fine. Like if you got through 1-5 you will like this just fine. I probably will stop with this one though.
June 19, 2024
They really Are terrible at this
It seems that no matter how hard they try to fail, they overcome their mistakes and prevail
It humourous at times, romantic at others, but overall it's about the crew trying.to do the right thing, with just about every other group.they interact with having motives other than those they tell them
It should be just a semi easy retrieval of a teenager, however it's anything but and everyone seems to have ulterior motives to them succeeding or not
It's a good book, well written and well thought out, at times up beat, others less so, but worth every minute
It seems that no matter how hard they try to fail, they overcome their mistakes and prevail
It humourous at times, romantic at others, but overall it's about the crew trying.to do the right thing, with just about every other group.they interact with having motives other than those they tell them
It should be just a semi easy retrieval of a teenager, however it's anything but and everyone seems to have ulterior motives to them succeeding or not
It's a good book, well written and well thought out, at times up beat, others less so, but worth every minute
July 5, 2024
Fun /non serious read
Just finished books 1- 6 as part of an airplane read on a long vacation.
Fun read, almost like the serialization of a miniseries or perhaps a multi season TV show (Pedro Pascal and Lucy Liu playing the leads perhaps?)
Character development is okay through the series if a bit one dimensional- you know what’s going to happen at the end of each book anyway.
Stories are well connected in the little universe and there are a few fun plot twists that keep you at least a little bit guessing.
Personally it does read a bit more older YA than adult due to a little bit of angsty ternage drama, but other than that, a fun read.
Just finished books 1- 6 as part of an airplane read on a long vacation.
Fun read, almost like the serialization of a miniseries or perhaps a multi season TV show (Pedro Pascal and Lucy Liu playing the leads perhaps?)
Character development is okay through the series if a bit one dimensional- you know what’s going to happen at the end of each book anyway.
Stories are well connected in the little universe and there are a few fun plot twists that keep you at least a little bit guessing.
Personally it does read a bit more older YA than adult due to a little bit of angsty ternage drama, but other than that, a fun read.
December 31, 2025
A VERY enjoyable series
I love reading for fun, and now have more time for it. The subtitle, Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes, is what caught my eye and got me started. I spent 30 years reading and writing technical manuals. That stuff is dry as dust. I'm so glad I found this new type of science fiction. Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and others of that generation are great pioneers, but the new generation adds more humanity and humor. I'm new to Skyler Ramirez and thrilled I found him. I rank him with my favorites in the new style; Jim Butcher, Jamie McFarlane, John Conroe, Michael Manning....
I love reading for fun, and now have more time for it. The subtitle, Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes, is what caught my eye and got me started. I spent 30 years reading and writing technical manuals. That stuff is dry as dust. I'm so glad I found this new type of science fiction. Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, and others of that generation are great pioneers, but the new generation adds more humanity and humor. I'm new to Skyler Ramirez and thrilled I found him. I rank him with my favorites in the new style; Jim Butcher, Jamie McFarlane, John Conroe, Michael Manning....
June 7, 2024
love the series!
The storyline is intriguing and it has some twists here and there. The ship has new crew members for their new ship but once again they’re off to do another dangerous job and we don’t get the chance to really get to know the new members. Hopefully that’ll happen in the next book, although as big as the crew is becoming, it’ll be hard for the author to do them Justice I think; having to focus on the mostly the same characters as before l with a few exceptions, like maybe “the twins” & Pilar. We’ll see. Major cliffhanger so I’m super excited for the next one.
The storyline is intriguing and it has some twists here and there. The ship has new crew members for their new ship but once again they’re off to do another dangerous job and we don’t get the chance to really get to know the new members. Hopefully that’ll happen in the next book, although as big as the crew is becoming, it’ll be hard for the author to do them Justice I think; having to focus on the mostly the same characters as before l with a few exceptions, like maybe “the twins” & Pilar. We’ll see. Major cliffhanger so I’m super excited for the next one.
June 30, 2024
Brilliant
Brilliant reading full of humour ,action and suspense. Have know read the series so far and cannot wait for the next book in the series. If you haven't read any of these books you are missing a treat each has its own story line with a continuing theme good strong characters and a story line that makes you want more, buy and thoroughly enjoy I can only recommend it very highly
Brilliant reading full of humour ,action and suspense. Have know read the series so far and cannot wait for the next book in the series. If you haven't read any of these books you are missing a treat each has its own story line with a continuing theme good strong characters and a story line that makes you want more, buy and thoroughly enjoy I can only recommend it very highly
June 6, 2024
Just read it, and you'll see.
Entertaining action and drama with characters that stick to you like glue. With many hair-raising yet exhilarating scenes and sad moments, this science fiction soap opera keeps getting better and better. This is good clean science fiction magic.
Highly recommended for everyone, even teenagers.
Entertaining action and drama with characters that stick to you like glue. With many hair-raising yet exhilarating scenes and sad moments, this science fiction soap opera keeps getting better and better. This is good clean science fiction magic.
Highly recommended for everyone, even teenagers.
July 29, 2024
Somewhere between a small rag-tag small crew of misfits hiding from the big bad authorities while doing good works and a full-on mil sci-fi book full of missile broadsides between fleets. About dead center, an intermediate size rag-tag crew of misfits and some missile broadsides. Much better dialogue and characters than is usual in either.
September 5, 2024
Betrayed again.
Sent on a Rescue mission to get back a 17 year old princess, our intrepid crew finds themselves in the middle of a new disaster, which could have gone better if they had more information at the beginning. Getting the girl out was hard enough but getting Brad out may turn into the harder part of the mission. Good Read.
Sent on a Rescue mission to get back a 17 year old princess, our intrepid crew finds themselves in the middle of a new disaster, which could have gone better if they had more information at the beginning. Getting the girl out was hard enough but getting Brad out may turn into the harder part of the mission. Good Read.
July 2, 2025
Thee series has all the subtley of car crash. The title generally tell you the plot, The rest of the story is just expanding on the theme. The book out side of title is Brad dumb but lucky and Jessica beautiful smart who begins to love Brad.. They gather a crew to rescue a Dukes daughter and they end up finding a crewman who is not what she appears to be.
July 11, 2025
Sci-fi G-Rated Romance
If you ever wondered if this genre exists, you’ve found it. It’s light and exciting like a Mission Impossible movie, except you get to sub in anyone’s face for stupid Tom Cruise, the story lasts you as long as it takes you to read, it’s all in space, and there’s actually a worthwhile ending. Oh, and you laugh!
If you ever wondered if this genre exists, you’ve found it. It’s light and exciting like a Mission Impossible movie, except you get to sub in anyone’s face for stupid Tom Cruise, the story lasts you as long as it takes you to read, it’s all in space, and there’s actually a worthwhile ending. Oh, and you laugh!
June 5, 2024
Best One Yet!
Of the six books so far in this series this is my favorite! I really enjoy our all of the characters are developing and not simply two dimensional cut-outs. Still, not sure how I feel about the epilogue....
Of the six books so far in this series this is my favorite! I really enjoy our all of the characters are developing and not simply two dimensional cut-outs. Still, not sure how I feel about the epilogue....
June 5, 2024
fun
This just get more funner than the last one(yes. Funner?). I love these characters. The snarky humor. The action. The adventure. The good ole day of sci-fi. Can’t wait for the next one!
This just get more funner than the last one(yes. Funner?). I love these characters. The snarky humor. The action. The adventure. The good ole day of sci-fi. Can’t wait for the next one!
June 16, 2024
it is a fun read
As with the last 5, this has been a fun read. I would like to see an adventure where Gunny saves the day. Maybe that will be in a future book.
Thank you Skyler and keep them coming.
As with the last 5, this has been a fun read. I would like to see an adventure where Gunny saves the day. Maybe that will be in a future book.
Thank you Skyler and keep them coming.
June 24, 2024
Ridiculous but fun like the others
Just as it looks like Brad is finally going to get some stress relief as Jessica is feeling more comfortable something mysteriously happens at the end! dang these guys just keep getting taken advantage of … big surprise lol.
Just as it looks like Brad is finally going to get some stress relief as Jessica is feeling more comfortable something mysteriously happens at the end! dang these guys just keep getting taken advantage of … big surprise lol.
July 19, 2024
Fun times are had by the survivors
Betrayal, torture and rehashing of old tactics bring the story to a climax and new starts. Recommended for those who like space opera and space cowboys.
Betrayal, torture and rehashing of old tactics bring the story to a climax and new starts. Recommended for those who like space opera and space cowboys.
July 20, 2024
Fun quick space opera read and sixth in a series! This book works more on the characterization for the two main characters and supporting characters. It has an action oriented plot, evil villains, humor, etc. This story keeps you reading. Recommended
July 21, 2024
Brad and Jessica are back on the case, this time looking to rescue a kidnapped member of royalty. The format of alternating chapters, works well and makes this a fun series. Dealing with traitors, new crew members and double crossing, they manage to again save the day and prevent a war.
July 26, 2024
The pieces start falling into place
The pieces are starting to fall into place as the author pulls the storyline together. Skyler has done a great job with this so far. I look forward to seeing what occurs in the next book.
The pieces are starting to fall into place as the author pulls the storyline together. Skyler has done a great job with this so far. I look forward to seeing what occurs in the next book.
August 19, 2024
A very good book despite a cloying romance and an alternation of points of view that is not always pleasant to follow.
Good universe, nice action scenes, characters ok (despite swimming in cheese, sometimes.)
Good universe, nice action scenes, characters ok (despite swimming in cheese, sometimes.)
August 24, 2024
Sleep? Who needs sleep?
This series makes me exhausted as I stay up for "just one more chapter".
The humor in the books is right up my alley. The characters are intriguing. The plots are twisty-turvey. The action is top notch. I look forward to the next book as soon as I finish one!
This series makes me exhausted as I stay up for "just one more chapter".
The humor in the books is right up my alley. The characters are intriguing. The plots are twisty-turvey. The action is top notch. I look forward to the next book as soon as I finish one!
August 28, 2024
Another great read!
Like the rest of the books in the series, this was a fun read. It is also (so far) the longest book in the series. But even so, the story is still well paced and easy to read.
Looking forward to Book 7!
Like the rest of the books in the series, this was a fun read. It is also (so far) the longest book in the series. But even so, the story is still well paced and easy to read.
Looking forward to Book 7!
May 31, 2024
I enjoyed this book and cannot wait for next one.
June 1, 2024
good book
I liked the book and gave it 5 stars. So now I have to write 20 words. Well, I liked the book enough to give it 5 stars.
I liked the book and gave it 5 stars. So now I have to write 20 words. Well, I liked the book enough to give it 5 stars.
June 7, 2024
Great character development
Love the series, this book didn’t disappoint. I love the character development for multiple of characters. Can’t wait to read the next book.
Love the series, this book didn’t disappoint. I love the character development for multiple of characters. Can’t wait to read the next book.
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