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Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes #10
The Worst Carrier in the Resistance
There’s a black sheep in every Navy.
When Queen Anne promised Vice Admiral Brad Mendoza a fleet of his choosing for a vital mission behind enemy lines, he wasn’t expecting to get the dregs of the Promethean Navy. And leading the charge is the HMS Prince Gerald, the newest and most advanced carrier in the Queen’s arsenal.
But there’s one big HMS Prince Gerald is terrible. From the day it launched, it’s been plagued by every problem in the book, and its crew is made up of malcontents who might as well be fighting for the other side. Now, it's Brad’s flagship, whether he likes it or not, and he quickly discovers that someone very powerful is determined that his mission should fail. Saddling him with the worst carrier in the Queen’s Navy is only the start.
With saboteurs at every step, his wife having second thoughts about their mission, and his friends in peril, Brad has no choice but to pull off another miracle… or die trying, again.
In the exciting tenth installment in the fan-favorite series, Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes , you’ll be on the edge of your seat as our scrappy heroes battle impossible odds yet again, but nothing ends the way you think it will. Ride along with Brad, Jessica, and their crew of misfits as they once more spit in the face of defeat.
The perfect mix of military sci-fi and comedic space opera, The Worst Carrier in the Resistance will keep you on the edge of your seat and begging for more.
When Queen Anne promised Vice Admiral Brad Mendoza a fleet of his choosing for a vital mission behind enemy lines, he wasn’t expecting to get the dregs of the Promethean Navy. And leading the charge is the HMS Prince Gerald, the newest and most advanced carrier in the Queen’s arsenal.
But there’s one big HMS Prince Gerald is terrible. From the day it launched, it’s been plagued by every problem in the book, and its crew is made up of malcontents who might as well be fighting for the other side. Now, it's Brad’s flagship, whether he likes it or not, and he quickly discovers that someone very powerful is determined that his mission should fail. Saddling him with the worst carrier in the Queen’s Navy is only the start.
With saboteurs at every step, his wife having second thoughts about their mission, and his friends in peril, Brad has no choice but to pull off another miracle… or die trying, again.
In the exciting tenth installment in the fan-favorite series, Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes , you’ll be on the edge of your seat as our scrappy heroes battle impossible odds yet again, but nothing ends the way you think it will. Ride along with Brad, Jessica, and their crew of misfits as they once more spit in the face of defeat.
The perfect mix of military sci-fi and comedic space opera, The Worst Carrier in the Resistance will keep you on the edge of your seat and begging for more.
507 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 27, 2026
About the author
Skyler Ramirez
56 books162 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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September 8, 2026
I appreciated the refresher. It's been a minute and a lot of books since the last one lol.
- Holy smokes. They're just casually talking treason. You're on a spaceship. Assuming you're going to be heard somehow just seems prudent.
- Wow what an ass. To give a completely untested, unready ship?
-Oh good, Hayley is going anyway! Screw you, dickhead!
- God, I wouldn't want to go back there either.
-Lord, that man is fully crazy.
-Yep!
- Who's the puppet master then! WARN THEM SOMEHOW DANGIT!
-Shit. Ryan, really? And what, you felt that Brad wouldn't at least hear your concerns and possibly find someone else for the job?
-Laraby!? No!
-Well shit. Annie's gone. Ryan was blackmailed with the survival of his family. Laraby has been the puppet master/ kingmaker since the beginning. Brad is drinking again. This all sucks.
-Holy crap! Annie's alive! Gutshot but alive! The resistance is alive!
- Holy smokes. They're just casually talking treason. You're on a spaceship. Assuming you're going to be heard somehow just seems prudent.
- Wow what an ass. To give a completely untested, unready ship?
-Oh good, Hayley is going anyway! Screw you, dickhead!
- God, I wouldn't want to go back there either.
-Lord, that man is fully crazy.
-Yep!
- Who's the puppet master then! WARN THEM SOMEHOW DANGIT!
-Shit. Ryan, really? And what, you felt that Brad wouldn't at least hear your concerns and possibly find someone else for the job?
-Laraby!? No!
-Well shit. Annie's gone. Ryan was blackmailed with the survival of his family. Laraby has been the puppet master/ kingmaker since the beginning. Brad is drinking again. This all sucks.
-Holy crap! Annie's alive! Gutshot but alive! The resistance is alive!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 12, 2026
This book keeps you on the edge of your seat. What to say without giving away to plot? There is lots of action. The characters are themselves and it is interesting to see their personalities conflict and mesh as the case may be. Putting together members of two different personality teams for the special mission is genius and it was very fun reading. Military genius plans and then what comes next when reality strikes is great. All I can say is, please don't let us wait to long for the next installment. This series and the rest of Skyler Ramirez books are highly recommended.
September 3, 2026
A solid entry in the series, with the main plot advancing rapidly.
The way scenes alternate between the husband and wife is still a bit tedious, but the story remains fast-paced. For once, the interruptions—or interludes—are actually quite interesting; they act as short stories embedded within the main narrative. Skyler Ramirez generally excels at the short-form format, after all.
I’ll be reading the next one; this installment concludes with a great climax.
The way scenes alternate between the husband and wife is still a bit tedious, but the story remains fast-paced. For once, the interruptions—or interludes—are actually quite interesting; they act as short stories embedded within the main narrative. Skyler Ramirez generally excels at the short-form format, after all.
I’ll be reading the next one; this installment concludes with a great climax.
August 30, 2026
WOW!!! WHAT A FUN RIDE!
Dastardly villians, beautiful queens, pet scorpions, psychotic killers, gladiators, epic space battles, spies, traitors, crocodiles, mutiple personality agents, crazy antics, brilliant tactics, SURPRISES, fabulous heroes... what more could you want in a book?
Dastardly villians, beautiful queens, pet scorpions, psychotic killers, gladiators, epic space battles, spies, traitors, crocodiles, mutiple personality agents, crazy antics, brilliant tactics, SURPRISES, fabulous heroes... what more could you want in a book?
September 5, 2026
Brad and Jess are reunited, as Brad leads a task force to bring back a fleet that will hopefully turn the tide in the war. With mistrust and spies everywhere, the mission is doomed, unless they can unite the task force. As the chase hots up, the puppet master is revealed. Will the task force prevail or will the war and Queen Anne be lost.
September 10, 2026
wow! The gangs all here.
How Skyler managed to bring all the dumb luck characters together for one long escapade is amazing and a lot of fun. Well done. Sometimes I can’t put a book down, and there’s those i put down simply because I do not want the fun to go by too fast. Now patiently waiting for book 11.
How Skyler managed to bring all the dumb luck characters together for one long escapade is amazing and a lot of fun. Well done. Sometimes I can’t put a book down, and there’s those i put down simply because I do not want the fun to go by too fast. Now patiently waiting for book 11.
August 28, 2026
the worst series doesn’t fail to entertain
Another great book in this series with a plot twist I didn’t see coming.
This book just came out and now I have to wait for the next one.
I enjoyed the side trip plot
Another great book in this series with a plot twist I didn’t see coming.
This book just came out and now I have to wait for the next one.
I enjoyed the side trip plot
August 29, 2026
Outstanding!
Brad & company keep on delivering the goods! Already chomping at the bit for the next in the series. Skyler Ramirez ranks up there with the greats - Heinlein, McCaffrey, & others.
Brad & company keep on delivering the goods! Already chomping at the bit for the next in the series. Skyler Ramirez ranks up there with the greats - Heinlein, McCaffrey, & others.
September 1, 2026
Not my favorite in the series. The story breaks into an interlude story with a bunch of other characters that takes about 1/3 or 1/2 of the book. I don’t really care for the side-quest story so it makes the book seem short.
September 4, 2026
greatest and maybe not…
I thought this book was almost the greatest science fiction novel I have ever read. I don’t think I was very happy with the way that ended, but I understand you have to deal with it and wait for the next book!!!
I thought this book was almost the greatest science fiction novel I have ever read. I don’t think I was very happy with the way that ended, but I understand you have to deal with it and wait for the next book!!!
September 13, 2026
3.25.
Very Empire Strikes Back. Just when you think its over, a flip and a miraculous recovery. Good space tactics, enough science-y mumble jumble, self referential plot armor devices and a few hidden references are an enjoyable distraction to read. Next one soon!
Very Empire Strikes Back. Just when you think its over, a flip and a miraculous recovery. Good space tactics, enough science-y mumble jumble, self referential plot armor devices and a few hidden references are an enjoyable distraction to read. Next one soon!
August 28, 2026
WOW
this was awesome! I could not put this down and devoured it in 8 hours. We need the next one now!!!!!
this was awesome! I could not put this down and devoured it in 8 hours. We need the next one now!!!!!
September 3, 2026
great book
Awesome storyline he’s done it again! Can’t wait till the next one comes out. When’s this gonna be a series on TV?
Awesome storyline he’s done it again! Can’t wait till the next one comes out. When’s this gonna be a series on TV?
September 4, 2026
Excellent as always!
Another exciting one! I hope the saga continues unabated. I highly recommend the entire series. Well written and well worth your time.
Another exciting one! I hope the saga continues unabated. I highly recommend the entire series. Well written and well worth your time.
September 4, 2026
It just keeps on getting better
Still has space battles. Still has lots of humour. But there is lots of character growth and developement. How long until the next one?
Still has space battles. Still has lots of humour. But there is lots of character growth and developement. How long until the next one?
September 5, 2026
O livro fica bom no final, mas no mais foi muito mais do mesmo.
September 8, 2026
Very good continuation from book9
Some previous reminders before the book begins to remind you of what has happened in the previous books. Tht was helpful but easy to skip.
Some previous reminders before the book begins to remind you of what has happened in the previous books. Tht was helpful but easy to skip.
September 9, 2026
VT. FAN
Fantastic series. Now I have to wait for the next book for almost a year 😩. I'm 78 and hope I live that long. Highly recommend this series and this author!
Fantastic series. Now I have to wait for the next book for almost a year 😩. I'm 78 and hope I live that long. Highly recommend this series and this author!
September 10, 2026
impossible to review without spoilers
I think this may be the best book in the series. Serious stuff going on. Can’t say more without giving away the plot. Read it.
I think this may be the best book in the series. Serious stuff going on. Can’t say more without giving away the plot. Read it.
September 12, 2026
what’s next
Hard to believe. Great plot with lots of twists and turns just when you think all lost hope springs again waiting for book 11
Hard to believe. Great plot with lots of twists and turns just when you think all lost hope springs again waiting for book 11
September 16, 2026
oh man!!
I’m already waiting for book 11. This one went in a somewhat surprising way. So great set up for 11. Well done.
I’m already waiting for book 11. This one went in a somewhat surprising way. So great set up for 11. Well done.
September 4, 2026
The adventure continues
Another twisty, turny plot that keeps you guessing...but always chuckling as your fav characters stumble, and at times dance around the villains and authorities in their way!
Another twisty, turny plot that keeps you guessing...but always chuckling as your fav characters stumble, and at times dance around the villains and authorities in their way!
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