Ridgerunners

by Micky Neilson

Aladhra doesn’t run from anyone, not even the Collective.

On the outskirts of earth’s solar system, rule number one is to stay out of the Collective’s way. They are ruthless, and powerful, and rule with an iron fist. They have no patience for Ridgerunners—the pirates and smugglers who thrive on the edges of their reach.

But Aladhra’s crew, the Pack, would rather run straight towards the Collective, guns blazing. Even wildly outmanned and outclassed, they would sacrifice everything for one shot at toppling the corrupt regime.

When Aladhra and the Pack get their hands on next-generation technology, they set out to end the Collective once and for all. But the Collective knows they’re coming. With a bounty on their heads that no Ridgerunner could resist, the Pack is surrounded by enemies, including former allies.

What chance does one ship have against an entire solar system?

197 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 1, 2019

About the author

Micky Neilson is a two-time New York Times best-selling author whose graphic novels, Ashbringer (#2 on the list) and Pearl of Pandaria (#3) have both been published in six languages. As one of the first writers at Blizzard Entertainment, he has more than two decades of experience in the cutting edge of the gaming industry. He has self-published three horror novels in his original series The Turning, on Amazon. In 2017 Micky was tapped to write The Howling: Revenge Of The Werewolf Queen, a comic book continuation of the beloved 1981 Joe Dante horror film The Howling. In 2018 Micky completed his first original sci-fi novel, Ridgerunners, and co-wrote the graphic novel The Invisible Empire: Madge Oberholtzer And The Unmasking Of The KKK, as well as the illustrated novel Strange Highways. Most recently Micky wrote the bestselling book The Art Of Spyro: Reignited Trilogy and completed his sci-fi trilogy Skiptracer. Micky lives in beautiful Washington State with his wife and daughter where he enjoys life's essentials: movies, comic books, chocolate and sushi.

Reviews

[Michael Darling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daring escapades. Intriguing technologies, Characters both noble and despicable. Micky Neilson has crafted an exquisite sci-fi adventure with Ridgerunners that embodies all the things that make this genre so appealing. In the first chapter, the story pulls you in as if it were an event horizon, irresistible and powerful, and once you've crossed the border all you can do is hang on and enjoy the ride. There were scenes that reminded me of all my favorite science-fiction shows, from Star Trek and Star Wars to Battlestar Gallactica and Babylon 5. Yet, with great aplomb, this work is fresh and original and entirely beguiling. If you like sci-fi of any flavor, the "purchase" button is right there. I'm hoping to read more of Neilson's work as soon as possible. Thanks for all the fun.

[Libby · Rating 4 out of 5]

You know, I’m getting to where I really like Micky Neilson’s novels. The werewolf novels were filled with action, adventure, and strong characters, both male and female. Ridgerunners is the same. Space pirates (with the coolest tattoos ever), battles, betrayals… and it’s hard to say more without spoilers. A really good read. I definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a good scifi tale.

[John (JP) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an exciting novel that the combines creepiness of the dystopian novels like 1984 and Fahrenheit 451 , the drama of techno thrillers and the drama and world building of Firefly. This novel has an evil empire known as the Collective. A government that controls the solar system. It has space rebells and pirates some controlled by the Collective and some not. It also has a compelling story, centered around a government that controls the news. I found this story to be exciting . The characters are not completely villainous or good. Each has their unique flaws .I want to read the sequel if the author writes one,

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

"Where's the Beef." Just a reader and not a writer. Respect the authors of the many book put to print every year but... The story started with a flourish but just did not get over it. Hey, just a readers' take. Later. Keep Reading.

[Christopher Colton · Rating 5 out of 5]

A rousing space pirate adventure with shades of Serenity. Seems like it might be setting up for a sequel, and if so I'll be eager to read it.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was okay, for a very slight twist on the plot of Serenity.

The characters were thin, the plot predictable, the writing needs polishing, and the world building unoriginal. Okay but not great.

[Carlos Cepeda Oettinger · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast paced adventures in space. Rebel Ridgerunner, who value individual expresions, against a corrupt Collective ran by an evil tyrant. How could it be bad?

[Fred Hughes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great science fiction story about a group of pirates sticking it to the man (Collective). Great action and character development grab you and won't let you go.

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