Shadowkill: Kina's Story - A Space Opera Adventure

by C.F. Barnes

Kina wants to be an assassin—to join the mysterious Wraiths and secure her future on the space station of Haven. A place where it’s kill or be killed and career options are limited. Haven is not your granddad’s space station. It’s rotten to the core and every scumbag is out for one thing only: themselves.

But you can’t just rock up and sign on the dotted line. The Wraiths demand only the best, and Kina has to face their deadly initiation. With just her two daggers for protection, Kina is thrown into the darkness to confront a pack of bounty hunters eager to end her ambitions—and life.

But that’s not her only problem. The Wraiths aren’t all she thought they were, and surviving their initiation won’t be her only challenge. Kina has to decide to either stay loyal to her friends, making herself a target for the Wraiths, or do their bidding and sell her soul for security and status.

Either choice will create ripples throughout the ticking time bomb that is Haven.

For fans of Firefly, Deep Space Nine, and Battlestar Galactica, Shadowkill (A Xantoverse story) is a fast-paced, high-stakes adventure.

Genres: Science Fiction

70 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 21, 2014

Reviews

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Firstly I must say I read this book after reading Hollow Space. I would say that it should be read BEFORE hand to avoid knowing too much and spoiling some of the story. That being said Shadowkill is fantastic. The world of Hollow Space is firmly laid out and the the story of Kina's and Ti's relationship and history are very interesting and complicated. Kina wants to be an assassin and feel at home on Haven, even though she was born there. Life on Haven is rough at best and the only way to feel safe is to be on the top end of a deal. Deals are what serve as power and staying clear from being in debt is a complicated process. I always love the writing of C.F. Barnes or Colin F. Barnes depending on the books he writes. Descriptions, action and a great sense of adventure are woven with an excellent combination of technology. He knows his stuff in the science fiction world and never disappoints

[Larry B Gray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Looking for a great sci-fi novella for a quick read? Then Shadowkill by C. F. Barnes is for you. This action packed adventure will keep you glued to its pages from start to finish.

The author has pulled together a great bunch of characters and weaves a tale with them that is fun to read and full of intrigue. I found the storyline easy to follow and get into. I lose myself into the tale and was swept away by C. F. Barnes storytelling style.

I really enjoyed reading Shadowkill by C. F. Barnes and I highly recommend this book to all readers.

(I read this book as part of a 5 book sci-fi boxset: To The Stars and Back)