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Sunblinded #3
Breathing Space
Lizzy Wright is now Chief of the largest mercenary force in Sector Two – a job she can’t walk away from without risking a bullet in her back…
It’s not even as if she’s qualified for the job of Leader of the Peace and Prosperity Corps – more a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong surname, and now she feels the job is twisting her into someone she no longer likes.
The situation comes to a head when her psychotic brother – busy expanding his piracy operations – causes chaos throughout Sector Two. Forced to go undercover in a disguise which bites back, and in the company of a speed-enhanced oddball with a price on his head, Lizzie must contend with corruption, betrayal, and murder. Not to mention highly territorial aliens with their own agenda...
For fans who enjoy Lois McMaster Bujold and Elizabeth Moon.
It’s not even as if she’s qualified for the job of Leader of the Peace and Prosperity Corps – more a case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong surname, and now she feels the job is twisting her into someone she no longer likes.
The situation comes to a head when her psychotic brother – busy expanding his piracy operations – causes chaos throughout Sector Two. Forced to go undercover in a disguise which bites back, and in the company of a speed-enhanced oddball with a price on his head, Lizzie must contend with corruption, betrayal, and murder. Not to mention highly territorial aliens with their own agenda...
For fans who enjoy Lois McMaster Bujold and Elizabeth Moon.
466 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 8, 2018
About the author
S.J. Higbee
15 books44 followersBorn the same year as the Russians launched Sputnik, I confidently expected that by the time I reached adulthood, the human race would have a pioneer colony on the Moon and be heading off towards Mars. So I was at a loss to know what to do once I realised the Final Frontier wasn’t an option and rather lost my head - I tried a lot of jobs I didn’t like and married a totally unsuitable man.
Now I've finally come to terms with the fact that I’ll never leave Earth, I have a lovely time writing science fiction novels and teaching Creative Writing. I live in Littlehampton on the English south coast with a wonderful husband and a ridiculous number of books.
Now I've finally come to terms with the fact that I’ll never leave Earth, I have a lovely time writing science fiction novels and teaching Creative Writing. I live in Littlehampton on the English south coast with a wonderful husband and a ridiculous number of books.
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December 5, 2019
Ahoy me mateys! Grab your grog! Well, all ye scalawags should be familiar with Matey Sarah’s blog and wonderful book reviews. But some of ye may not be aware that she also be a writer. (What be wrong with ye wretches?) When the first book was published years ago in 2017, I bought me a copy. And then bought the next two in the trilogy as each was released. But shame on me, I didn’t read them right away. So with this Sci-Fi Month celebration, I thought I would finally give Matey’s Sarah’s work the time it deserves in return for all those sparkly treasures she be constantly adding to me ports for plunder list.
I was thrilled with how book two ended (spoilers!) and so jumped into the last book with gleeful anticipation. I have to admit that the beginning threw me for a loop. I did not expect either the time jump or the circumstances that Lizzy be in. I seriously thought I had picked up the wrong book for a second. I can’t say I loved that choice but knowing how I was unable to predict the plot for the first two, I decided to go with the flow and find out the reasons. Glad I did.
Because ultimately, after a mental adjustment, I had a fun time and the book flew by. The twisty turns of book one and two continue here. Lizzy doesn’t want to be in her current predicament of responsibility and stress. Yet again, her strong moral code won’t just let her abandon her station. Plus she might die if she does. I really wanted to know how Lizzy was gonna get out of this mess. Luck, hard work, and a bigger foe on the loose. Plus aliens!
Lizzy be worth readin’ about and cheerin’ for. She makes mistakes, has a wicked temper, and is naive at times but ye can’t help but want her to succeed. Lizzy cares about others and so ye end up caring about her. Part of what I like about Lizzy, is that she is strong steel underneath her insecurities. I liked that she seemed realistic. Pain, headaches, and self-doubt do exist. She also grows to understand her own limitations but does push past them at times. She works her butt off but can delegate when necessary.
Seriously I would love to talk more about the plot but can’t because all three books are filled with spoilery type events that were unexpected, fun, and need to read to be believed (and understood). I feel a bit like a broken record for talking about plot twists but that was one of the highlights of the series. Hence the vagueness. This trilogy ends with an excellent wrap up and could satisfactorily end here. But there are hints that Lizzy (or others) could have more tales in the works. I am not adverse. And I want more of the aliens! Arrrr!
I was thrilled with how book two ended (spoilers!) and so jumped into the last book with gleeful anticipation. I have to admit that the beginning threw me for a loop. I did not expect either the time jump or the circumstances that Lizzy be in. I seriously thought I had picked up the wrong book for a second. I can’t say I loved that choice but knowing how I was unable to predict the plot for the first two, I decided to go with the flow and find out the reasons. Glad I did.
Because ultimately, after a mental adjustment, I had a fun time and the book flew by. The twisty turns of book one and two continue here. Lizzy doesn’t want to be in her current predicament of responsibility and stress. Yet again, her strong moral code won’t just let her abandon her station. Plus she might die if she does. I really wanted to know how Lizzy was gonna get out of this mess. Luck, hard work, and a bigger foe on the loose. Plus aliens!
Lizzy be worth readin’ about and cheerin’ for. She makes mistakes, has a wicked temper, and is naive at times but ye can’t help but want her to succeed. Lizzy cares about others and so ye end up caring about her. Part of what I like about Lizzy, is that she is strong steel underneath her insecurities. I liked that she seemed realistic. Pain, headaches, and self-doubt do exist. She also grows to understand her own limitations but does push past them at times. She works her butt off but can delegate when necessary.
Seriously I would love to talk more about the plot but can’t because all three books are filled with spoilery type events that were unexpected, fun, and need to read to be believed (and understood). I feel a bit like a broken record for talking about plot twists but that was one of the highlights of the series. Hence the vagueness. This trilogy ends with an excellent wrap up and could satisfactorily end here. But there are hints that Lizzy (or others) could have more tales in the works. I am not adverse. And I want more of the aliens! Arrrr!
September 30, 2021
I thoroughly enjoyed Books I and II of the Sunblinded Trilogy and decided to jump into Book III without delay. Lizzie, the main character, steals the show as usual. She’s unbelievably tough, emotional, competent, and when given the opportunity, she has a kind heart. Just watch out if she’s crossed.
She’s the chief of the Peace and Prosperity mercenary force policing Sector Two, dealing with politics and plots like a pro. Yet, almost from page one, she’s faced with a major catastrophe, instigated and carried out by her estranged and psychotic brother. Yes, Eddy is back and ready to take revenge on Lizzie for all the miseries of his life.
As in the previous books, the world building is exceptional, including encounters with aliens and alien technology. It was great to see the core of characters again including the sarcastic ghost of Jessica who talks in Lizzie’s head. Several characters from the first book return, and I enjoyed the way they tied the beginning of the story to the end. A few surprises too!
The author does an excellent job of wrapping up all the loose ends for a satisfying conclusion. The pace is excellent, the plot holds together well, and the sci-fi elements are believable, including spacer lingo. Highly recommended to readers who enjoy hard sci-fi, rich characters, and a tough female protagonist.
She’s the chief of the Peace and Prosperity mercenary force policing Sector Two, dealing with politics and plots like a pro. Yet, almost from page one, she’s faced with a major catastrophe, instigated and carried out by her estranged and psychotic brother. Yes, Eddy is back and ready to take revenge on Lizzie for all the miseries of his life.
As in the previous books, the world building is exceptional, including encounters with aliens and alien technology. It was great to see the core of characters again including the sarcastic ghost of Jessica who talks in Lizzie’s head. Several characters from the first book return, and I enjoyed the way they tied the beginning of the story to the end. A few surprises too!
The author does an excellent job of wrapping up all the loose ends for a satisfying conclusion. The pace is excellent, the plot holds together well, and the sci-fi elements are believable, including spacer lingo. Highly recommended to readers who enjoy hard sci-fi, rich characters, and a tough female protagonist.
October 7, 2018
Who died?
Final book in three ,the end of the tale.The reader has sampled a powerful possible future in which mankind has many new challenges including losing a war to nonhumans.This is just background for our heroine's struggle with her family issues.
Final book in three ,the end of the tale.The reader has sampled a powerful possible future in which mankind has many new challenges including losing a war to nonhumans.This is just background for our heroine's struggle with her family issues.
July 8, 2018
Want a read so engrossing you can't put it down?Grab this one,a world so well constructed you feel as if you've been there,characters you've known for years and a storyline that grabs you from page one.All the plots and subplots lead you forward to a conclusion you were not expecting.If you thought one and two were good your in for a real treat with this.As a added bonus the Author assures me there's more to come can't wait.
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