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Nevask Shipping handles over one-third of the Confederation’s cargoes. It is a family company dating back to the earliest days of commercial spaceflight.
It has a problem. A major problem.
Persons unknown routinely raid Nevask shipments. Very specific shipments. Low-volume, high-value cargoes disappear at least twice a month. There must be someone on the inside picking the targets.
But when the latest internal investigation turns up nothing—yet again—Sukal Nevask takes a chance on a new security firm.
Shepherd Security Services.
Join Alex and company for their next adventure and find out what awaits them in Colfyr.
It has a problem. A major problem.
Persons unknown routinely raid Nevask shipments. Very specific shipments. Low-volume, high-value cargoes disappear at least twice a month. There must be someone on the inside picking the targets.
But when the latest internal investigation turns up nothing—yet again—Sukal Nevask takes a chance on a new security firm.
Shepherd Security Services.
Join Alex and company for their next adventure and find out what awaits them in Colfyr.
- GenresScience Fiction
417 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 3, 2024
About the author
Robert M. Kerns
26 books154 followersRobert M. Kerns (or Rob if you ever meet him in person) is a geek, and he claims that label proudly. Most of his geekiness revolves around Information Technology (IT), having over fifteen years in the industry; within IT, he especially prefers Servers and Networks, and he often makes the claim that his residence has a better data infrastructure than some businesses.
Beyond IT, Rob enjoys Science Fiction and Fantasy of (almost) all stripes. He is a voracious reader, with his favorite books too numerous to list.
Rob has been writing for over twenty years, and "Awakening" is his debut novel.
Beyond IT, Rob enjoys Science Fiction and Fantasy of (almost) all stripes. He is a voracious reader, with his favorite books too numerous to list.
Rob has been writing for over twenty years, and "Awakening" is his debut novel.
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July 8, 2026
BEST SPACE OPERA SERIES I'VE READ IN AGES!
COLFYR is one of those edge of your seat adventures that should come with the warning, "DON'T START BEFORE BEDTIME, YOU'LLBE UP ALL NIGHT !" I listened until I fell asleep and started again first thing the next day. Treat yourself and start with book one, The Shepherd, and have book 3, Lynxeen, waiting in your stash, because you'll want to listen to them in order and back to back. There are terrific surprises built into every adventure - err - book.
Tia Rider does an excellent job with the narration and with all of the characters.
This series is good enough for a TV series, and a hero that we desperately need now!
Thank you , Robert Kerns!
COLFYR is one of those edge of your seat adventures that should come with the warning, "DON'T START BEFORE BEDTIME, YOU'LLBE UP ALL NIGHT !" I listened until I fell asleep and started again first thing the next day. Treat yourself and start with book one, The Shepherd, and have book 3, Lynxeen, waiting in your stash, because you'll want to listen to them in order and back to back. There are terrific surprises built into every adventure - err - book.
Tia Rider does an excellent job with the narration and with all of the characters.
This series is good enough for a TV series, and a hero that we desperately need now!
Thank you , Robert Kerns!
March 26, 2026
Good adventure
Like book one the story is good , it jumps about a little bit , my one issue is Alex the MC , he's a nice guy who cares about his employees , maybe to much , but he's immature and not the smartest tack in the box , lucky for him education in his new home is by direct implant onto the brain as he'd be in trouble otherwise !! His constant reference to earth is understandable but irritating , I'll likely read the next book even though it isn't on kindle unlimited
Like book one the story is good , it jumps about a little bit , my one issue is Alex the MC , he's a nice guy who cares about his employees , maybe to much , but he's immature and not the smartest tack in the box , lucky for him education in his new home is by direct implant onto the brain as he'd be in trouble otherwise !! His constant reference to earth is understandable but irritating , I'll likely read the next book even though it isn't on kindle unlimited
May 4, 2026
Mission accomplished
Okay, writer still puts together an interesting read. Alex has a hole in his pocket and a highly effective team to keep the money coming in. Whenever he gets bored, and has some free time, he wanders the bars and picks up bounty. He also makes ship improvements even before his last purchase even gets used. He also likes to pick up strays to add to his harem. Yeah he's a single male with a cat collection. (Seems no one picked up on my joke last time).
Okay, writer still puts together an interesting read. Alex has a hole in his pocket and a highly effective team to keep the money coming in. Whenever he gets bored, and has some free time, he wanders the bars and picks up bounty. He also makes ship improvements even before his last purchase even gets used. He also likes to pick up strays to add to his harem. Yeah he's a single male with a cat collection. (Seems no one picked up on my joke last time).
August 12, 2026
-1 star for MC shooting people in shoulders and legs instead of center mass. Honestly, I don't think the author has any experience or knowledge of law enforcement, guns or the military.
This book felt like filler. Filler is bad for KU books, this is not a KU book and I'm not going to keep spending $$$ for filler books that just tease at the happy ending happening several more $$$ filler books into the future.
This book felt like filler. Filler is bad for KU books, this is not a KU book and I'm not going to keep spending $$$ for filler books that just tease at the happy ending happening several more $$$ filler books into the future.
December 4, 2024
Great story
I'm not much on dissecting a book but rather how I enjoyed it. For me, a book is good when I can mentally fall into it, seeing the world as described by the author. It's a great book when I'm not jarred by horrible editing, poor grammar or spelling. This is a great read and I look forward to the next one.
I'm not much on dissecting a book but rather how I enjoyed it. For me, a book is good when I can mentally fall into it, seeing the world as described by the author. It's a great book when I'm not jarred by horrible editing, poor grammar or spelling. This is a great read and I look forward to the next one.
December 5, 2024
Sheperd Colfry books
I have really enjoyed reading both these books. The story lines keep me excited and wanting to keep reading. However it would be nice to lock down Dr. Tams gender since he refers to the doctor as her in one chapter and he in another. Still can’t wait for the next book. Very enjoyable series.
I have really enjoyed reading both these books. The story lines keep me excited and wanting to keep reading. However it would be nice to lock down Dr. Tams gender since he refers to the doctor as her in one chapter and he in another. Still can’t wait for the next book. Very enjoyable series.
January 15, 2025
Reading a favorite book of sci-fi genre.
A fascinating, riviting and suspenseful novel full of surprises and plot twists about a human exploring the cosmos after being abducted against his will and thrown into a galactic society composed of furry creatures that are as ascient as or people with morals or evil agendas.,
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A fascinating, riviting and suspenseful novel full of surprises and plot twists about a human exploring the cosmos after being abducted against his will and thrown into a galactic society composed of furry creatures that are as ascient as or people with morals or evil agendas.,
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December 6, 2024
Kudos
Kudos To the author It was a great read a lot of fun And very different And I enjoy the whole scenario And using species from earth to Develop was really great Must be interested to see a tiger walking upright and speaking with you so I think that's kind of cool
Kudos To the author It was a great read a lot of fun And very different And I enjoy the whole scenario And using species from earth to Develop was really great Must be interested to see a tiger walking upright and speaking with you so I think that's kind of cool
December 13, 2024
This was a decent SciFi story, which started with an interesting main character and a ‘universe’ which was OK, if not well thought out. Overall it was an enjoyable read, but unfortunately the author has decided to turn the main character into a ridiculous comic book ‘super’ hero.
July 14, 2025
Still enjoying the series
I'm still enjoying the series. This book simply progresses "The Sheppard " Alex fame and reputation. Much of the interactions are over the top and simplistic in their scope. Alex has everything fall in line as usual. Still fun relaxing read.
I'm still enjoying the series. This book simply progresses "The Sheppard " Alex fame and reputation. Much of the interactions are over the top and simplistic in their scope. Alex has everything fall in line as usual. Still fun relaxing read.
December 22, 2024
Great read
More please. Space opera at its best. We'll written ,nice plot good characters. Can't wait for the sequel coming soon I hope
More please. Space opera at its best. We'll written ,nice plot good characters. Can't wait for the sequel coming soon I hope
January 17, 2025
Well now, I enjoyed this. Really looking forward to him going back to Earth
Ps: not a harem so yay
Ps: not a harem so yay
July 27, 2026
I really liked it.
December 9, 2024
Okay...first... the author either played the Other Sun's Table Top Role Playing Game....or he's a furry.
That's okay....its still a good book.
The protagonist because he's from the True Home experiences superman like strength and endurance when he undergoes upgrades....Which is fine. Bit he's white. What will happen if an African American...a victime of 400 years of eugenics throigh slavery ever gets upgraded? Since the author is whote I'm willing to bet we never find out.
Also...all the cat-women, Dog-women, and Koala-women have the hots for him. Thankfully the author is vague on how anatomically close to human these upgraded beings are.. but I wonder if he understands enough about cat reproduction to realize that they would be disappointed in sex with out hero?
Basically the series makes him a demigod all the good aliens are devoted to and the bad aliens can be easily conquered Ina good old fist fight.
I know that's a lot, but it's still well written and fun.
This work has all the depth of the old Farstar And Son series. Fun, but not to be taken seriously. There is a foreshadowing of him meeting his girl in the middle of the work...and the way she worships him you know the author is NOT happy how women treat him in the real world. It's painfully obvious the author expects any beautiful smart and powerful women he encounters in the real world to worship him with desperate longing....like the protagonist which is him.
This isn't Neal Asher, or Richard Morgan, or even Alec Baldwin....but it's better than David Drake, or Skylar Ramirez (I know that a low bar) If you liked Thorarin Gunnerson's K9 Corps, or Phule's Legion, or The Warrior's Apprentice series...you should like this book.
Again.....still a fun read..
That's okay....its still a good book.
The protagonist because he's from the True Home experiences superman like strength and endurance when he undergoes upgrades....Which is fine. Bit he's white. What will happen if an African American...a victime of 400 years of eugenics throigh slavery ever gets upgraded? Since the author is whote I'm willing to bet we never find out.
Also...all the cat-women, Dog-women, and Koala-women have the hots for him. Thankfully the author is vague on how anatomically close to human these upgraded beings are.. but I wonder if he understands enough about cat reproduction to realize that they would be disappointed in sex with out hero?
Basically the series makes him a demigod all the good aliens are devoted to and the bad aliens can be easily conquered Ina good old fist fight.
I know that's a lot, but it's still well written and fun.
This work has all the depth of the old Farstar And Son series. Fun, but not to be taken seriously. There is a foreshadowing of him meeting his girl in the middle of the work...and the way she worships him you know the author is NOT happy how women treat him in the real world. It's painfully obvious the author expects any beautiful smart and powerful women he encounters in the real world to worship him with desperate longing....like the protagonist which is him.
This isn't Neal Asher, or Richard Morgan, or even Alec Baldwin....but it's better than David Drake, or Skylar Ramirez (I know that a low bar) If you liked Thorarin Gunnerson's K9 Corps, or Phule's Legion, or The Warrior's Apprentice series...you should like this book.
Again.....still a fun read..
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January 31, 2025
Author Robert Kerns continues his fine scifi series about a sheep herder kidnapped by aliens.
In this book Alex continues his training and development in the science and culture of the alien society in which he finds himself. He also continues to recruit aliens to his Shepherd security service. He takes people who have been misjudged or misassigned by others and taps into their capabilities.
His long-term goal is to be trained as a space captain. But in the meantime he's happy to recruit a captain who's been blackballed by a powerful spacing clan.
As a hairless, tailless alien without teeth or talons, he's considered a pushover--until he pulls out his .45 Colt and blows up someone's shoulder or leg.
It's nice to be able to surprise aliens.
In this book Alex continues his training and development in the science and culture of the alien society in which he finds himself. He also continues to recruit aliens to his Shepherd security service. He takes people who have been misjudged or misassigned by others and taps into their capabilities.
His long-term goal is to be trained as a space captain. But in the meantime he's happy to recruit a captain who's been blackballed by a powerful spacing clan.
As a hairless, tailless alien without teeth or talons, he's considered a pushover--until he pulls out his .45 Colt and blows up someone's shoulder or leg.
It's nice to be able to surprise aliens.
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