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Interstellar Trader #1
First Voyage: Interstellar Trader Book One
Orphaned and six and sent to an orphanage, Jericho Rolland discovers an interstellar sim when he’s eight. Soon realizing actual trading like this will be the focus of his life. He applies his massive intellect and drive toward preparing himself for that goal.
Knowing he can go to space at twelve, Jericho starts setting things up six months before his birthday. The only resistance he runs into is with the interstellar bank. The bank officials really don’t know who they are tangling with, but they find out much to their regret.
At Twelve, when many of his almost always brilliant ancestors are usually finishing off their first round of college with honors. Jericho finally starts looking for his first berth, finding it three months later.
Knowing he can go to space at twelve, Jericho starts setting things up six months before his birthday. The only resistance he runs into is with the interstellar bank. The bank officials really don’t know who they are tangling with, but they find out much to their regret.
At Twelve, when many of his almost always brilliant ancestors are usually finishing off their first round of college with honors. Jericho finally starts looking for his first berth, finding it three months later.
- GenresScience Fiction
402 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2025
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February 10, 2026
you can tell it's fiction because a bank was prosecuted. how this normally goes is the senior financial crimes detective is actually the grand-son in law of the head of the bank on the planet. that bank manager paid for all of the detective's schooling and introduced him to the right people. when "arrested" the manager would be released within 24 hours. most of the evidence would be useless and the witnesses wouldn't testify against the manager. Jacob's recording would turn out to be faulty, missing anything of consequence. the manager would retire early with a multi-million credit Golden parachute and run for office, winning his election by 52%
February 12, 2026
Annoying
The switching between third person and first person was too annoying to tolerate. Got about 27 pages before I gave up. Looked like a good story but it was written very wooden and too detailed.
The switching between third person and first person was too annoying to tolerate. Got about 27 pages before I gave up. Looked like a good story but it was written very wooden and too detailed.
January 28, 2026
that’s awkward
Present tense, 3rd person is an odd choice. It feels unbalanced. Like constant vertigo. Bouncing from wall to wall as you move…forward?
Present tense, 3rd person is an odd choice. It feels unbalanced. Like constant vertigo. Bouncing from wall to wall as you move…forward?
December 31, 2025
Good book
I liked the book it was well written and enjoyable. The only problem with it was that it reminded me of quarter share by Nathan Lowell. It was like a reimagined version of Powell's work. It was still a good book but I wonder?
JJ
I liked the book it was well written and enjoyable. The only problem with it was that it reminded me of quarter share by Nathan Lowell. It was like a reimagined version of Powell's work. It was still a good book but I wonder?
JJ
January 21, 2026
Now this is what I call a low stakes, cozy, feel-good book!
The book starts out slow and steady, with a very smart, upbeat MC who is living thru adversity as an orphan at 6 years old. Jericho makes the best of his situation in the orphanage by studying hard and training for a ships boy position by the age of 12. Which is where the story really picks up while on his First Voyage...
All the other "so called", self proclaimed, low stakes books that I have read recently have had some serious universe ending plots. I don't call universe ending plots low stakes. Going on an interstellar trader ship route is low stakes and surprisingly fun to read!
The book starts out slow and steady, with a very smart, upbeat MC who is living thru adversity as an orphan at 6 years old. Jericho makes the best of his situation in the orphanage by studying hard and training for a ships boy position by the age of 12. Which is where the story really picks up while on his First Voyage...
All the other "so called", self proclaimed, low stakes books that I have read recently have had some serious universe ending plots. I don't call universe ending plots low stakes. Going on an interstellar trader ship route is low stakes and surprisingly fun to read!
February 13, 2026
A highly enjoyable science fiction trading book
This is a story about an orphan who figures out that he wants to be a trader. When he’s only 12 years old, he goes onto a trading ship. This book at a very good plot and characters. The trading was also well thought out. The quibble I have is having it written in present tense is a little weird. Most books are written in past tense. There are also a few minor, grammatical errors, but anyone who has written a book will tell you it’s almost impossible to find all of them. I will definitely read the next book in this series.
This is a story about an orphan who figures out that he wants to be a trader. When he’s only 12 years old, he goes onto a trading ship. This book at a very good plot and characters. The trading was also well thought out. The quibble I have is having it written in present tense is a little weird. Most books are written in past tense. There are also a few minor, grammatical errors, but anyone who has written a book will tell you it’s almost impossible to find all of them. I will definitely read the next book in this series.
December 29, 2025
Rainbows and Unicorns
While perhaps not everyone’s cup of tea, I found this book interesting and entertaining, and particularly enjoyed the fact that the narrative remains positive through the whole book. Jericho has a remarkably positive life once he leaves the orphanage, and while some can be attributed to industriousness and high intellect, some is also luck and chance. For those seeking a smile, this might be a best option.
While perhaps not everyone’s cup of tea, I found this book interesting and entertaining, and particularly enjoyed the fact that the narrative remains positive through the whole book. Jericho has a remarkably positive life once he leaves the orphanage, and while some can be attributed to industriousness and high intellect, some is also luck and chance. For those seeking a smile, this might be a best option.
February 7, 2026
This is one of “the special ones”
I (stupidly) almost skipped this book. The blurb wasn’t all that interesting and the book cover was “just ok”. But, based on other reviews and my KU account, I gave it a chance. I’m so, so glad that I did. The plot is insanely interesting and the characters are complex and “alive”. The writing creates a world that compels you to become part of .. and you’ll be sad to leave. I only wish that I could award far greater than 5 stars.
I (stupidly) almost skipped this book. The blurb wasn’t all that interesting and the book cover was “just ok”. But, based on other reviews and my KU account, I gave it a chance. I’m so, so glad that I did. The plot is insanely interesting and the characters are complex and “alive”. The writing creates a world that compels you to become part of .. and you’ll be sad to leave. I only wish that I could award far greater than 5 stars.
February 2, 2026
thank you for this book
The last pages of the book from the moment the reporters arrived were heartwarming and the reason you got five stars otherwise it would've been four
My criteria for stars is four for any book I really enjoy that is not exceptional
the last several pages of this book made it exceptional
The last pages of the book from the moment the reporters arrived were heartwarming and the reason you got five stars otherwise it would've been four
My criteria for stars is four for any book I really enjoy that is not exceptional
the last several pages of this book made it exceptional
January 3, 2026
This was an exceptional story
An exceptional storyline. I completely enjoyed reading about this young man and can't wait for more. It's pretty funny to read about a 12 year old kid is so far ahead of all the adults.
An exceptional storyline. I completely enjoyed reading about this young man and can't wait for more. It's pretty funny to read about a 12 year old kid is so far ahead of all the adults.
January 15, 2026
first voyage: interstellar trader book 1
This was an extremely well written book. The sad fact is that it does show what it’s like when a kid has to grow up poor but is still loved. Being loved is more important,being cared for is also nice.
This was an extremely well written book. The sad fact is that it does show what it’s like when a kid has to grow up poor but is still loved. Being loved is more important,being cared for is also nice.
January 20, 2026
A very enjoyable story, but the behavior/demeanor of the protagonist is implausible.
Challenging bank managers in the fashion that he does, would rarely garner a positive outcome.
Still, it is a fun fantasy to read.
Challenging bank managers in the fashion that he does, would rarely garner a positive outcome.
Still, it is a fun fantasy to read.
January 21, 2026
Damn Good Book!
I liked it better than even The Solar Clippers Series. Even better Orphan makes good story than Robert Heinlein ever wrote. I most definitely will be reading the next book in the series. I strongly suggest you do too!
I liked it better than even The Solar Clippers Series. Even better Orphan makes good story than Robert Heinlein ever wrote. I most definitely will be reading the next book in the series. I strongly suggest you do too!
January 26, 2026
And now for something extraordinarily different
I do not recall reading a story written in the present tense. Really fun.
If lack of proofreading bothers you, brace yourself and read anyway.
Oh and no one gets murdered in the whole story! Can you imagine that?
I do not recall reading a story written in the present tense. Really fun.
If lack of proofreading bothers you, brace yourself and read anyway.
Oh and no one gets murdered in the whole story! Can you imagine that?
February 7, 2026
Decent knockoff of Nathan Lowell's Trader's Tales. Until it's not...
The Utopia and financial fantasy at the end of a story which is about building financial stability through capitalism??. All undermined by the conclusion of the book which is pure communal coolaid.
The Utopia and financial fantasy at the end of a story which is about building financial stability through capitalism??. All undermined by the conclusion of the book which is pure communal coolaid.
October 31, 2025
Similar to his others which books. Fun read.
Get errors when I try to review on Kindle.
Get errors when I try to review on Kindle.
January 1, 2026
Entertaining
Pleasant character driven space opera with a strong resemblance to Nathan Lowell’s Solar Clipper series, which is a good thing.
Pleasant character driven space opera with a strong resemblance to Nathan Lowell’s Solar Clipper series, which is a good thing.
January 18, 2026
Good teading
Very heart warming story of rags to riches through hard work and unique intelligence. I look forward to reading more.
Very heart warming story of rags to riches through hard work and unique intelligence. I look forward to reading more.
January 29, 2026
good story easy read
This was a good story easy to read and kept my attention. The plot reminiscent of Nathan Lowell’s quarter share.
This was a good story easy to read and kept my attention. The plot reminiscent of Nathan Lowell’s quarter share.
January 30, 2026
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
February 9, 2026
Boy trader to the rescue
This is so fun! Who doesn't like story of an exceptional orphan who triumphs over the loss and loneliness of his situation. Just great fun.
This is so fun! Who doesn't like story of an exceptional orphan who triumphs over the loss and loneliness of his situation. Just great fun.
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