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The Deep Black #3
Ranger Bayne
Galactic bounty hunters on one side. A corrupt military on the other. Nowhere in the deep black of space is safe.
A space opera in the deep black of space from #1 Bestselling author James David Victor
Bayne and the crew of the Deep Blue are on the run from bounty hunters and the UNS Navy that they used to serve. After a daring mission uncovers a conspiracy far deeper than they ever thought possible, they are left with nowhere to run. The only way out may be to embrace the past Bayne has done everything to avoid.
Ranger Bayne is the third book in the exciting Deep Black space opera. If you like fast-paced space adventure, rogue pirates, and stories more complex than good vs. evil, you are going to love your visit to the Deep Black.
A space opera in the deep black of space from #1 Bestselling author James David Victor
Bayne and the crew of the Deep Blue are on the run from bounty hunters and the UNS Navy that they used to serve. After a daring mission uncovers a conspiracy far deeper than they ever thought possible, they are left with nowhere to run. The only way out may be to embrace the past Bayne has done everything to avoid.
Ranger Bayne is the third book in the exciting Deep Black space opera. If you like fast-paced space adventure, rogue pirates, and stories more complex than good vs. evil, you are going to love your visit to the Deep Black.
113 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 29, 2018
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James David Victor
200 books93 followersJames David Victor is the pen name used by science fiction and fantasy author David J. VanBergen Jr. for co-authored projects. It is his way of sharing more stories with you than he could write by himself.
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Displaying 1 - 12 of 12 reviews
January 30, 2019
Lost Pirate Epic Series
Just IMO, poorly written through out. Never knew, nor understood plot, sub-plots, background -- about as believable as the energy bunny.
Established author so just cut to chase. Author didn't establish any relatable characters that I wanted to embrace, follow.
Just the notion, concept, job description of a Ranger. Author didn't sell that at all and universe background was part of mystery.
Just IMO, poorly written through out. Never knew, nor understood plot, sub-plots, background -- about as believable as the energy bunny.
Established author so just cut to chase. Author didn't establish any relatable characters that I wanted to embrace, follow.
Just the notion, concept, job description of a Ranger. Author didn't sell that at all and universe background was part of mystery.
August 25, 2020
Good writing / Unlikable Characters
The first two books were interesting, but this gray are writing everyone seems so fond of is not for me. I actually read fiction to get away from reality - I am old fashioned and prefer good vs evil, not outright evil vs evil that seems to permeate so much writing and other entertainment. Heck, they have even destroyed Star Trek with this double minded way of thinking.
The first two books were interesting, but this gray are writing everyone seems so fond of is not for me. I actually read fiction to get away from reality - I am old fashioned and prefer good vs evil, not outright evil vs evil that seems to permeate so much writing and other entertainment. Heck, they have even destroyed Star Trek with this double minded way of thinking.
January 17, 2019
7/10: Good solid read, something to get your teeth into.
“There is no higher authorization than that which comes from me.”
OK, so there are times when I don't like Bayne. But the story is still engaging and I think I'd like to see how this ends.
As there's no book four out yet, I might have to wait. But MR Forbes just released one, so I'm no upset. ;)
“There is no higher authorization than that which comes from me.”
OK, so there are times when I don't like Bayne. But the story is still engaging and I think I'd like to see how this ends.
As there's no book four out yet, I might have to wait. But MR Forbes just released one, so I'm no upset. ;)
October 18, 2025
Ranger Bayne (The Deep Black, Book 3) Short on science, this is a character/story controlled military space adventure. Can Bayne keep his crew together? Who can he trust? Quite a swashbuckling story, put it on your TBR list. I received a copy for free on a promotion and am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
January 14, 2019
Mixed feelings
I had very mixed feelings about this story. I liked it but it came across with such high drama that the characters almost became stylized or exaggerated and thus difficult to identify with.
I had very mixed feelings about this story. I liked it but it came across with such high drama that the characters almost became stylized or exaggerated and thus difficult to identify with.
October 13, 2025
The third instalment of the Deep Black series provides a fun read. There are twists and turns that are unexpected and enough action to hold interest. I will enjoy following the future adventures of Captain Bayne.
February 3, 2019
Sci-Fi action
Really enjoyed this book the series I hope that there's going to be a continuing of the story down the road.
Really enjoyed this book the series I hope that there's going to be a continuing of the story down the road.
April 9, 2019
Crazy
Good story line. I love the twists and turns. You never know who to trust. Well written. If you like space sci-fi, read this series.
Good story line. I love the twists and turns. You never know who to trust. Well written. If you like space sci-fi, read this series.
June 26, 2019
Good Story
More from Drummond Bayne and his crew as they try and prove the Navy has become corrupt and avoid been destroyed by that same Navy
More from Drummond Bayne and his crew as they try and prove the Navy has become corrupt and avoid been destroyed by that same Navy
September 11, 2019
Page turning
Keep reading, talk about ways to manipulate the mind, just when you think you have it. Please keep publishing this series.
Keep reading, talk about ways to manipulate the mind, just when you think you have it. Please keep publishing this series.
February 20, 2021
Good read
Maybe now has anger everybody, leave the Navy, the government, at last back to the pirates. Or what a story we follow.
Maybe now has anger everybody, leave the Navy, the government, at last back to the pirates. Or what a story we follow.
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