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Perilous Alliance #1
Close Proximity
When Tanis Richards sold her nanotech in the Silstrand Alliance, no one could have imagined the chain of events she would set in motion.
Gedri is one of the star systems in the Silstrand Alliance…sort of.
Controlled by several crime syndicates, most of what goes on in there is the opposite of legal. The Silstrand Alliance government stays out of the system as much as possible, only intervening when things really fall apart.
That makes it the right sort of place to disappear in, or to make a quick buck.
Kylie Roads wants both. She makes her living salvaging abandoned ships left over from pirate attacks on the edges of the system—Gedri has its fair share of pirates too. Some of the hulls are legal, most aren’t.
When a salvage job goes bad, Kylie finds herself on the opposite end of a gun.
Holding that gun? Silstrand Alliance military, the very people that Kylie wants to avoid.
Accused of attacking the ship they are salvaging,
Kylie makes a deal to go deep into the Gedri System on a rescue mission—it should be simple, in Gedri, nothing is as simple as it looks.
With her ex as the military liaison, Kylie takes her crew on the most dangerous mission of their lives. Rescue the girl, defeat the crime syndicates, and pray the military holds up their end of the bargain.
Gedri is one of the star systems in the Silstrand Alliance…sort of.
Controlled by several crime syndicates, most of what goes on in there is the opposite of legal. The Silstrand Alliance government stays out of the system as much as possible, only intervening when things really fall apart.
That makes it the right sort of place to disappear in, or to make a quick buck.
Kylie Roads wants both. She makes her living salvaging abandoned ships left over from pirate attacks on the edges of the system—Gedri has its fair share of pirates too. Some of the hulls are legal, most aren’t.
When a salvage job goes bad, Kylie finds herself on the opposite end of a gun.
Holding that gun? Silstrand Alliance military, the very people that Kylie wants to avoid.
Accused of attacking the ship they are salvaging,
Kylie makes a deal to go deep into the Gedri System on a rescue mission—it should be simple, in Gedri, nothing is as simple as it looks.
With her ex as the military liaison, Kylie takes her crew on the most dangerous mission of their lives. Rescue the girl, defeat the crime syndicates, and pray the military holds up their end of the bargain.
371 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 25, 2017
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M.D. Cooper
186 books521 followersMalorie Cooper likes to think of herself as a dreamer and a wanderer, yet her feet are firmly grounded in reality.
A ‘maker’ from an early age, Malorie loves to craft things, from furniture, to cosplay costumes, to a well-spun tale, she can’t help but to create new things every day.
A rare extrovert writer, she loves to hang out with readers and people in general. If you meet her at a convention, she just might be rocking a catsuit, cosplaying one of her own characters, or maybe her latest favorite from Overwatch!
She shares her home with a brilliant young girl, her wonderful wife (who also writes), a cat that chirps at birds, a never-ending list of things she would like to build, and ideas…
A ‘maker’ from an early age, Malorie loves to craft things, from furniture, to cosplay costumes, to a well-spun tale, she can’t help but to create new things every day.
A rare extrovert writer, she loves to hang out with readers and people in general. If you meet her at a convention, she just might be rocking a catsuit, cosplaying one of her own characters, or maybe her latest favorite from Overwatch!
She shares her home with a brilliant young girl, her wonderful wife (who also writes), a cat that chirps at birds, a never-ending list of things she would like to build, and ideas…
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June 12, 2017
Damnit, NO!!
Did no one proofread this?
Cargo "manifesto"; he pulled his jacket "taught"; the mafia boss liked to "matriculate" with the lowest common denominator. I don't even know what word to use in place of matriculate so it makes sense in the paragraph.
Not to mention how often the sentences are garbled with extra or repeated words.
I demand a certain level of professionalism when I am spending money. The characters were weak and the plot far-fetched, but I liked the universe and was hoping things were going somewhere interesting. Repeated errors that should have been caught by a competent editor or proofreader, or simply reading it yourself before publishing, rose to the level of unacceptable.
The first novel in the universe was better than this. Stop being lazy or cheap.
Did no one proofread this?
Cargo "manifesto"; he pulled his jacket "taught"; the mafia boss liked to "matriculate" with the lowest common denominator. I don't even know what word to use in place of matriculate so it makes sense in the paragraph.
Not to mention how often the sentences are garbled with extra or repeated words.
I demand a certain level of professionalism when I am spending money. The characters were weak and the plot far-fetched, but I liked the universe and was hoping things were going somewhere interesting. Repeated errors that should have been caught by a competent editor or proofreader, or simply reading it yourself before publishing, rose to the level of unacceptable.
The first novel in the universe was better than this. Stop being lazy or cheap.
December 5, 2019
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Spectacular Book, So Very Well Written! I Suggest That You Do Get This, Enjoy A Remarkable Book!😍 Do Yourself A Huge Favor And BUY THIS BOOK NOW!😍
April 29, 2018
Average and ho hum, which for me puts it at 2.5, which Amazon doesn't allow - so here I give it 2 stars and on Amazon I gave it 3 - balance it out best I can. Why only 2.5?
The story was a basic group of side characters with typical ex-spouses, motley crew, and government/military hiding the facts and lying to get the job done. Arms race on the nanonytes. Nothing in here excited me. Since the Aeon universe cliffhanger or serial aspect was expected, I bought the 2nd and 3rd books when they were on sale and I will read them. I am hoping the series gets better and Kylie expands with more depth and interest for me.
Lack of really good editing is also a commonality in the Aeon 14 universe books and annoys me along with cliffhangers.But, I think people are really fans of M.D. Cooper's multiple series of books in the this universe and ignore the things that I find disturbing or if they don't fall in love with his universe they just quickly move on. I stay because some of the characters really pulled me in. Kylie isn't one of those.
If this is your first dip into this universe… I suggest starting with a Tannis Richards or Lyssa book. Part of the reason for my suggestion is that without being exposed to more of the tech and political systems in this book, a new reader may be lacking in understanding if you start with the Perilous Alliance series. Since it is a complex group of books, the author can't repeatedly explain them or readers would get bored. Cooper does provide a guide and suggested reading order for free, so grab it if you like the first book you read.
Also, I suggest Tannis or Lyssa because those are both characters that did grab me and resulted in this being the 19th Aeon 14 book I have read.
The story was a basic group of side characters with typical ex-spouses, motley crew, and government/military hiding the facts and lying to get the job done. Arms race on the nanonytes. Nothing in here excited me. Since the Aeon universe cliffhanger or serial aspect was expected, I bought the 2nd and 3rd books when they were on sale and I will read them. I am hoping the series gets better and Kylie expands with more depth and interest for me.
Lack of really good editing is also a commonality in the Aeon 14 universe books and annoys me along with cliffhangers.But, I think people are really fans of M.D. Cooper's multiple series of books in the this universe and ignore the things that I find disturbing or if they don't fall in love with his universe they just quickly move on. I stay because some of the characters really pulled me in. Kylie isn't one of those.
If this is your first dip into this universe… I suggest starting with a Tannis Richards or Lyssa book. Part of the reason for my suggestion is that without being exposed to more of the tech and political systems in this book, a new reader may be lacking in understanding if you start with the Perilous Alliance series. Since it is a complex group of books, the author can't repeatedly explain them or readers would get bored. Cooper does provide a guide and suggested reading order for free, so grab it if you like the first book you read.
Also, I suggest Tannis or Lyssa because those are both characters that did grab me and resulted in this being the 19th Aeon 14 book I have read.
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June 14, 2017It's like this wasn't even edited; if there was ever a good choice for a book to receive a revised edition, this would be it. There were a few jarring POV switches that were unnecessary, as well. Outside of Rogers and Kylie, the characters could use a bit of work. Some of their motivations were confused or didn't follow from their previous actions very well.
The biggest flaw was the ending. I get that this is a series, and the author wants to draw readers into the next volume, but a story needs to stand on its own and have some kind of ending. It need to provide at least some closure, even while setting up the next book. I don't feel like any of that happened here; instead, we just stop mid-narrative.
Overall I enjoyed the story and plan to read the next book, but hope that it will be a bit better written.
The biggest flaw was the ending. I get that this is a series, and the author wants to draw readers into the next volume, but a story needs to stand on its own and have some kind of ending. It need to provide at least some closure, even while setting up the next book. I don't feel like any of that happened here; instead, we just stop mid-narrative.
Overall I enjoyed the story and plan to read the next book, but hope that it will be a bit better written.
April 27, 2018
Kylie Rhoads is a great addition to the Aeon 14 universe! She can definitely hold her own next to Tanis and Sera. Looking forward to what Cooper has in store for her and her crew! If you want good entertainment, start with book one on each of the spin-off series that he has written in the Aeon 14 universe and have a good time.
August 6, 2018
A space opera with good guys (mostly), bad guys (definitely), and a number of fun in-betweens. Kylie is the captain of a junker who is set up by the reigning government so that she would have to pull a job for them. When a government does that, you just know that no promises are going to be kept and you are going to be screwed. No aliens, although some of the humans come close to it, and there is a lead female character who is not too badly written considering the two authors are males . There is nothing spectacular about it, however. It's good, but fairly basic. Errol Flynn in space and showing some angst when faced with lovers. I will eventually read book 2, I suppose, but not right away. I may find something better. I've been rather disappointed in the science fiction books I've found recently. They're okay as formulaic space operas, just nothing to get excited about.
December 29, 2019
This book is part of the Aeon 14 universe. It can be read as a standalone. I really enjoy the Aeon 14 books.
August 21, 2017
This wasn't my favourite of the books set in the Aeon 14 universe. I enjoyed the last third of the book when it got down to some serious action, but didn't care for the romantic triangle and all the skimpy dress-up infiltration prior to that. It felt slow, a little too predictable, and a bit overdone in my opinion. I realize that the story ventures in to the seedy underbelly of a certain society but I kept thinking, who in their right mind would ditch their combat armour for high heels and barely there clothing when you know the crap is going to hit the fan and the atmosphere is not friendly? I think I'd take my chances with knocking down doors but maybe that's just me. Anyway, the book ends on an exciting note and I will likely read the next one in line with hopes that the need to infiltrate sleazy brothels is over. In general I like this universe and there's some interesting tie-ins in this story. I'm looking forward to seeing how things come together.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 14, 2017
Please note: Ill probably pre-order everything Aeon 14 so I am biased.
You know what this stuff reminds me of? The massive history of Herbert's Dune. This series can go off on in any direction it wants. Herbert didnt get a chance to finish his series but at the rate Cooper and crew are going at, I am gonna be a happy camper for a while. Tanis has enough on her plate if any of the Bob plots are any indication. I have a feeling he's the Kosh to Tanis' Sheridan. In any event, fun series all around.
I don't have KU, so if I end up really liking something, I buy all of it, so I suppose Ill commit my wallet/funds to the deep.
So, for me at least, it was fun following a different crew. I have a feeling this will tie into the bigger picture in different ways.
You know what this stuff reminds me of? The massive history of Herbert's Dune. This series can go off on in any direction it wants. Herbert didnt get a chance to finish his series but at the rate Cooper and crew are going at, I am gonna be a happy camper for a while. Tanis has enough on her plate if any of the Bob plots are any indication. I have a feeling he's the Kosh to Tanis' Sheridan. In any event, fun series all around.
I don't have KU, so if I end up really liking something, I buy all of it, so I suppose Ill commit my wallet/funds to the deep.
So, for me at least, it was fun following a different crew. I have a feeling this will tie into the bigger picture in different ways.
September 20, 2018
Four stars for plot, characters and propulsive story-telling, two stars for editing.
I really like the Aeon 14 series and I think that Close Proximity is a worthy entry. I confess, it took me some time to adjust to the new characters, but now that I have adjusted I like them and look forward to their development.
I just wish the editors (or authors) wouldn't rely so heavily on spell- or grammar-check. And please learn the proper use of such words as lay and lie, taut and taught. I like your books, you know how to write a taut action story; proper spelling and grammar would would complete my pleasure when reading them.
I really like the Aeon 14 series and I think that Close Proximity is a worthy entry. I confess, it took me some time to adjust to the new characters, but now that I have adjusted I like them and look forward to their development.
I just wish the editors (or authors) wouldn't rely so heavily on spell- or grammar-check. And please learn the proper use of such words as lay and lie, taut and taught. I like your books, you know how to write a taut action story; proper spelling and grammar would would complete my pleasure when reading them.
November 30, 2022
Brilliant!
A girl infected with nanotechnology that could destroy the galaxy, a ragtag crew sucked into the mix trying to stop the tech from falling into the wrong hands but who's to say who is the wrong hands?. Action to keep you turning pages betrayals pirates military and seemingly everyone else try to grab the girl and most of all the nanotechnology that's taking her over. Great storylines brilliantly written characters with non-stop action throughout an amazing read not to be missed, Baz
A girl infected with nanotechnology that could destroy the galaxy, a ragtag crew sucked into the mix trying to stop the tech from falling into the wrong hands but who's to say who is the wrong hands?. Action to keep you turning pages betrayals pirates military and seemingly everyone else try to grab the girl and most of all the nanotechnology that's taking her over. Great storylines brilliantly written characters with non-stop action throughout an amazing read not to be missed, Baz
September 16, 2017
Good start for the Series
As the first book in the new Perllious Alliance series it takes a little while to warm up as we go through character and setting, once it settles in the action heats up and we get into the drama and battles. I feel it could be a little longer and allow us a bit more time and details but its a worthwhile lead even if there is a cliffhanger ending, luckily book 2 is out so always a plus when you can carry straight on
As the first book in the new Perllious Alliance series it takes a little while to warm up as we go through character and setting, once it settles in the action heats up and we get into the drama and battles. I feel it could be a little longer and allow us a bit more time and details but its a worthwhile lead even if there is a cliffhanger ending, luckily book 2 is out so always a plus when you can carry straight on
April 17, 2018
I did this as an audiobook and parts of it were very difficult for me to pay attention to, despite multiple rewinding listens. The AI interface was my favorite part, and I enjoyed what little there was of the nanotechnology. The characters weren't as memorable as I'd like, being neither strongly motivated by anything or quirky enough. If you're wanting Firefly, it's not quite there, but there was some decent space adventure rescue attempts.
January 26, 2019
Fights and More Fights
Kylie and her crew are in constant danger. I don't care for all the battles. I like character development and futuristic technology. There is no rest in this book, just a constant danger, fighting, running. It has a very unsatisfactory ending. A very unhappy book. I want to get back to Tanis and Joe.
Kylie and her crew are in constant danger. I don't care for all the battles. I like character development and futuristic technology. There is no rest in this book, just a constant danger, fighting, running. It has a very unsatisfactory ending. A very unhappy book. I want to get back to Tanis and Joe.
October 10, 2018
The problem with humanity is that there will always be those who care nothing for others and enjoy causing suffering. There are, however, those who want to help. We see both sides in this book.
It has a slow start but heats right up into a story I couldn't put down. I especially liked reading certain parts from the pov of different characters.
It has a slow start but heats right up into a story I couldn't put down. I especially liked reading certain parts from the pov of different characters.
January 16, 2020
Fast Paced Space Opera
I really like great space opera and this book fit the bill. It is full of twist and turns and fast paced adventure. The storyline pulls you in and won't let you go.I really connected with the characters and found them easy to identify with. I really liked this book and highly recommend it.
I really like great space opera and this book fit the bill. It is full of twist and turns and fast paced adventure. The storyline pulls you in and won't let you go.I really connected with the characters and found them easy to identify with. I really liked this book and highly recommend it.
September 14, 2017
The first part of the book didn't hold my attention as well as most of M. D. Cooper's other writings but the second half made up for it. Nonstop action, nail biting suspense, and surprises around every corner!
May 19, 2018
More branches than tree....
More surprises than birthday party for a 1000 people. The twists, the turns. This series, all of them tied together, wow. Keeps you wanting more. Great story.
More surprises than birthday party for a 1000 people. The twists, the turns. This series, all of them tied together, wow. Keeps you wanting more. Great story.
June 8, 2017
This is a fabulous series in the Aeon 14 world. I love the characters, the writing and the dialog. The storyline is top notch and it really add's to the Aeon 14 universe! I highly recommend it!
June 22, 2017
Fun read!
Full of action and kick butt women who are usually stronger than the men! Love the tough as nails characters battling across the galaxy!
Full of action and kick butt women who are usually stronger than the men! Love the tough as nails characters battling across the galaxy!
July 4, 2017
I liked it.
Pretty good read, some of the plot twists were predictable but overall I enjoyed the story.
I can't wait for the next book to drop.
Pretty good read, some of the plot twists were predictable but overall I enjoyed the story.
I can't wait for the next book to drop.
July 14, 2017
Secrets and more secrets
When you think you know what is going on everything goes sideways and then sideways again. Can't wait for the next one!!!
When you think you know what is going on everything goes sideways and then sideways again. Can't wait for the next one!!!
December 24, 2017
Got it all.
Characters worth knowing; impossible odds beaten; things that go Boom; AI; well written, believable dialog. What more could one ask?
Characters worth knowing; impossible odds beaten; things that go Boom; AI; well written, believable dialog. What more could one ask?
April 16, 2018
Now come on
Great book. Noticed a few typos but things happen lol. With that said it makes for a fantastic read and an ending I didn't see coming
Great book. Noticed a few typos but things happen lol. With that said it makes for a fantastic read and an ending I didn't see coming
May 2, 2018
Very interesting story
This was a very interesting story. I can’t wait to get the next book in the series. I have been captivated by this crew.
This was a very interesting story. I can’t wait to get the next book in the series. I have been captivated by this crew.
April 12, 2019
DISAPPOINTING
August 29, 2020
This series was medium for the first book. I lost interest partway through the second. Going back to the main series now.
June 13, 2025
Just Couldn’t Finish It
December 5, 2017
God the ending was horrid, felt as though the last few chapters were accidentally ommitted. I'm used to cliff hangers but the ending here was a joke...
Other than that, an enjoyable enough story.
Other than that, an enjoyable enough story.
May 28, 2024
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