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Ixinia
Civilizations on both ends of the galaxy want them, dead or alive.
Mallory Milton Smith, small-time freight hauler and intergalactic cab driver, takes a job transporting a trio of ugly, smelly Ixinians (Ickies to him) to their home on the far side of the galaxy.
Unfortunately, what should have been a simple journey turns into a breathless game of cat-and-mouse when a brazen fighter pilot with her own agenda enters the picture and takes command.
With Nikita Marikolova, an elite Special Forces pilot at the helm, Mallory and an Ixinian crisscross the galaxy, fleeing from the Earth Navy, the Ixinian Navy, and a band of ruthless mercenaries.
Alone and unaided, Mallory and Nikita must work together to deliver their passenger to the Ixinian home world if they are to avert intergalactic war.
And saving the galaxy is a tall order for a guy who was just trying to make a living.
Mallory Milton Smith, small-time freight hauler and intergalactic cab driver, takes a job transporting a trio of ugly, smelly Ixinians (Ickies to him) to their home on the far side of the galaxy.
Unfortunately, what should have been a simple journey turns into a breathless game of cat-and-mouse when a brazen fighter pilot with her own agenda enters the picture and takes command.
With Nikita Marikolova, an elite Special Forces pilot at the helm, Mallory and an Ixinian crisscross the galaxy, fleeing from the Earth Navy, the Ixinian Navy, and a band of ruthless mercenaries.
Alone and unaided, Mallory and Nikita must work together to deliver their passenger to the Ixinian home world if they are to avert intergalactic war.
And saving the galaxy is a tall order for a guy who was just trying to make a living.
234 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 19, 2014
About the author
Timothy Masters
26 books15 followersTimothy Masters received a PhD in mathematical statistics with a specialization in numerical computing. Since then he has continuously worked as an independent consultant for government and industry. His early research involved automated feature detection in high-altitude photographs while he developed applications for flood and drought prediction, detection of hidden missile silos, and identification of threatening military vehicles. Later he worked with medical researchers to develop computer algorithms for distinguishing between benign and malignant cells in needle biopsies. For the last twenty years he has focused primarily on automated financial market trading systems. He has authored numerous books on practical applications of neural networks and on developing and testing automated market trading systems.
In addition to his technical work, Timothy Masters is the author of two novels. Red Dust and Bones draws on his scientific background to create a hard-science-fiction mystery about humanity's first outpost on Mars and a discovery that could change our understanding of life itself. His other novel, Ixinia, ventures into fantasy.
In addition to his technical work, Timothy Masters is the author of two novels. Red Dust and Bones draws on his scientific background to create a hard-science-fiction mystery about humanity's first outpost on Mars and a discovery that could change our understanding of life itself. His other novel, Ixinia, ventures into fantasy.
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August 12, 2017
Captivating story that pulls you into the far reaches of space, as well as deep inside yourself
Although I generally want to read historical biographies, this adventure packed, fast paced story grabbed my attention, and held it through the short hours I stole to read it.
Although I generally want to read historical biographies, this adventure packed, fast paced story grabbed my attention, and held it through the short hours I stole to read it.
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