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Duty trilogy #1
The Derelict Duty
Prologue:
The Blaring klaxon jolted me out of a sound sleep. I threw my covers off and was halfway to my Vac-suit locker before I was fully awake. It felt like I had just fallen to sleep having just finished a long EVA shift. It would be just like Dad to have an emergency drill after an EVA shift to see if I had recharged my suit. I had, I always did, both Mom and Dad were hard taskmasters when it came to ship, and personal safety. Vac-suit recharging was top of the personal safety list. If you can't breathe, you die, easy to remember.
Donning a Vac-suit was second nature for me, after 16 years of drills and practice exercises. Having literally been doing this all my life, but I loved life on our Rock-Tug. I was reaching for the comms when I felt the ship shutter. "That can't be good,” I said to myself.
Mom's voice came over ship-wide, "This is not a drill, this is not a drill, meteor strike, hull breach in Engineering". Mom's voice was just as calm as if she was asking, what's for lunch. This was a way of life for us, we trained and practiced so that when the reality of working in "The Belt" happened you didn't panic, you just did your job. You didn't have to think, you knew what you needed to do, and you did it.
I keyed my comms, "Roger, hull breach in Engineering, where do you need me Mom?" "Get to Engineering and help your Father, I'm on the Bridge trying to get us in the shadow of a bigger rock for some protection." Mom answered. My adrenalin was spiking but Mom's calm voice, helped to keep me calm.
I sealed my helmet and left my cabin heading for Engineering. The klaxon had faded into the background, my breathing was louder than it was. I kept telling myself "Stay calm, just do your job, stay calm."
I had just reached Engineering, when the Tug was rocked by a succession of impacts each one harder that the last. The hatch to Engineering was closed and the indicator light was flashing red, telling me there was hard vacuum on the other side. I switched my comms to voice activated, "Dad? I'm at the hatch to Engineering it's in lockdown, I can't override it from here." "Dad? Dad?, Dad respond!
"Mom, Dad is not answering, and Engineering is sealed, you are going to have to evac the air from the rest of the ship, so I can open the hatch." Mom's steady voice replied, "Understood, emergency air evac in 10 seconds."
Those were the longest 10 seconds of my short life. The hatch indicator light finally turned green and the hatch door opened. The Engineering compartment was clear. No smoke, no fire, some sparks and lots of blinking red lights. I looked over to the Engineering station console, there sat Dad. He had not had his Vac-suit on when the hull was breached.
Hard Vacuum does terrible things to the human body. I suddenly realized that I had not heard Dad on comms the whole time, just Mom. She probably knew what had happened but was sending help in the hope that Dad was all right and that maybe the comms were down.
I heard Mom in the background declaring an emergency and calling on the radio for help. Her voice still calm somehow, "Mayday, mayday, this is the Rock Tug Taurus, Mayday, we have taken multiple meteor strikes, have multiple hull breaches, please respond."
"Come on Nic, think! What do I need to do?" I asked myself. I closed the hatch to Engineering, to seal the vacuum from the rest of the ship. I turned and started back toward the bridge. There was an impact, a light flared, and sparks; time seemed to slow, there was no sound, we were still in a vacuum, just shuttering vibrations and sparks. Holes seemed to appear in the overhead and then the deck, it was so surreal.
The meteors were punching holes through our ship like a machine punching holes on an assembly line.
The Blaring klaxon jolted me out of a sound sleep. I threw my covers off and was halfway to my Vac-suit locker before I was fully awake. It felt like I had just fallen to sleep having just finished a long EVA shift. It would be just like Dad to have an emergency drill after an EVA shift to see if I had recharged my suit. I had, I always did, both Mom and Dad were hard taskmasters when it came to ship, and personal safety. Vac-suit recharging was top of the personal safety list. If you can't breathe, you die, easy to remember.
Donning a Vac-suit was second nature for me, after 16 years of drills and practice exercises. Having literally been doing this all my life, but I loved life on our Rock-Tug. I was reaching for the comms when I felt the ship shutter. "That can't be good,” I said to myself.
Mom's voice came over ship-wide, "This is not a drill, this is not a drill, meteor strike, hull breach in Engineering". Mom's voice was just as calm as if she was asking, what's for lunch. This was a way of life for us, we trained and practiced so that when the reality of working in "The Belt" happened you didn't panic, you just did your job. You didn't have to think, you knew what you needed to do, and you did it.
I keyed my comms, "Roger, hull breach in Engineering, where do you need me Mom?" "Get to Engineering and help your Father, I'm on the Bridge trying to get us in the shadow of a bigger rock for some protection." Mom answered. My adrenalin was spiking but Mom's calm voice, helped to keep me calm.
I sealed my helmet and left my cabin heading for Engineering. The klaxon had faded into the background, my breathing was louder than it was. I kept telling myself "Stay calm, just do your job, stay calm."
I had just reached Engineering, when the Tug was rocked by a succession of impacts each one harder that the last. The hatch to Engineering was closed and the indicator light was flashing red, telling me there was hard vacuum on the other side. I switched my comms to voice activated, "Dad? I'm at the hatch to Engineering it's in lockdown, I can't override it from here." "Dad? Dad?, Dad respond!
"Mom, Dad is not answering, and Engineering is sealed, you are going to have to evac the air from the rest of the ship, so I can open the hatch." Mom's steady voice replied, "Understood, emergency air evac in 10 seconds."
Those were the longest 10 seconds of my short life. The hatch indicator light finally turned green and the hatch door opened. The Engineering compartment was clear. No smoke, no fire, some sparks and lots of blinking red lights. I looked over to the Engineering station console, there sat Dad. He had not had his Vac-suit on when the hull was breached.
Hard Vacuum does terrible things to the human body. I suddenly realized that I had not heard Dad on comms the whole time, just Mom. She probably knew what had happened but was sending help in the hope that Dad was all right and that maybe the comms were down.
I heard Mom in the background declaring an emergency and calling on the radio for help. Her voice still calm somehow, "Mayday, mayday, this is the Rock Tug Taurus, Mayday, we have taken multiple meteor strikes, have multiple hull breaches, please respond."
"Come on Nic, think! What do I need to do?" I asked myself. I closed the hatch to Engineering, to seal the vacuum from the rest of the ship. I turned and started back toward the bridge. There was an impact, a light flared, and sparks; time seemed to slow, there was no sound, we were still in a vacuum, just shuttering vibrations and sparks. Holes seemed to appear in the overhead and then the deck, it was so surreal.
The meteors were punching holes through our ship like a machine punching holes on an assembly line.
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285 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 5, 2019
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March 3, 2020
Nice plot idea, but terrible writing
I couldn’t finish the book, I really liked the plot but the author rushed through events so fast, without considering character building or that an übermänsch is not very appealing.
Spoiler alert.
A character that never fails or struggles, builds a company without having to consider resources when expanding, invents fantastic tools and technologies just like that (mind you, never failing, never struggling).
On top of that, never explaining the environment, feelings, spelling errors, all appointments arrive 15 minutes in advance of meetings. The time pace in the book is confusing at best.
All things considered, I think the plot idea is very good, but the writing is terrible.
I couldn’t finish the book, I really liked the plot but the author rushed through events so fast, without considering character building or that an übermänsch is not very appealing.
Spoiler alert.
A character that never fails or struggles, builds a company without having to consider resources when expanding, invents fantastic tools and technologies just like that (mind you, never failing, never struggling).
On top of that, never explaining the environment, feelings, spelling errors, all appointments arrive 15 minutes in advance of meetings. The time pace in the book is confusing at best.
All things considered, I think the plot idea is very good, but the writing is terrible.
August 16, 2020
Very good!
September 4, 2020
Another winning story from a great author. Couldn't give 5 stars due to a desperate need of an editor. Recommended.
April 3, 2020
Non-story
The editing makes the text a start-stop affair to understand sentences or even word use. The story doesn't have plot holes so much as story black holes that swallow all character background, world background (from tech to political structure) and economic background which might create some dramatic tension.
The audience should be preteen but the sexual relationships don't fit that category. The breezy "every good boy deserves his treat" approach to every faux challenge from starting a relationship to suing a company guilty of fraud, is too libertarian for libertarian teenaged boys. As adult fare, the years spent away from home from age? to age? (Teens to twenty, maybe) are covered in three or four paragraphs as treatment for injuries and school and work. There's no explanation of where this happened, how he was supported or what he trained to become. It's back to preteen.
20+ % in, I dropped the book. I have no clue what it's about, where it's going or who the characters are. It feels like a YA libertarian space adventure, so every character will successfully navigate the miniscule challenges that popup and the hard-working characters go on to make scads of money. Portraying life as this pleasant tale of the worthy going from well heeled to even more well heeled without stumbling into or over a single roadblock just isn't going to generate much of a story.
The editing makes the text a start-stop affair to understand sentences or even word use. The story doesn't have plot holes so much as story black holes that swallow all character background, world background (from tech to political structure) and economic background which might create some dramatic tension.
The audience should be preteen but the sexual relationships don't fit that category. The breezy "every good boy deserves his treat" approach to every faux challenge from starting a relationship to suing a company guilty of fraud, is too libertarian for libertarian teenaged boys. As adult fare, the years spent away from home from age? to age? (Teens to twenty, maybe) are covered in three or four paragraphs as treatment for injuries and school and work. There's no explanation of where this happened, how he was supported or what he trained to become. It's back to preteen.
20+ % in, I dropped the book. I have no clue what it's about, where it's going or who the characters are. It feels like a YA libertarian space adventure, so every character will successfully navigate the miniscule challenges that popup and the hard-working characters go on to make scads of money. Portraying life as this pleasant tale of the worthy going from well heeled to even more well heeled without stumbling into or over a single roadblock just isn't going to generate much of a story.
March 2, 2020
Great story, just needs a little editing.
I gave 5 stars despite the desperately needed editing for spelling and grammar. I really like science fiction with super smart MC's that aren't wimps and don't cry about killing ppl. This book has that so I gave 5 stars. Spelling and grammar can be fixed, LAME characters and a boring story can't. If you are OCD about edits, wait for an update, then DEFINITELY read!
I gave 5 stars despite the desperately needed editing for spelling and grammar. I really like science fiction with super smart MC's that aren't wimps and don't cry about killing ppl. This book has that so I gave 5 stars. Spelling and grammar can be fixed, LAME characters and a boring story can't. If you are OCD about edits, wait for an update, then DEFINITELY read!
July 6, 2020
The rapid development and installation of new equipment is not realistic, but I don’t really care as the story just flowed and it is the most enjoyable read I have had since lockdown began.
April 3, 2020
Good story, kept the detail in the sciencey parts reasonable while avoiding the too much explanation. The major issue was in the proof reading, too many typos and grammatical problems, almost like it was voice-typed and published as is. E.g. "calms" should have been "comms" or tense did not match in two clauses of the same sentence. If you text a lot, and use voice typing, you get used to this kind of written language. Anyway, characters aplenty, plus action, both good and bad, and naturally in a series these days, it left one wondering what will happen in the next book.
April 28, 2020
Book one
I just don’t understand why this book has so many five star reviews.
This thing reads like a bad translation from Russian to English.
This book needs to be recalled and edited in the worst way.
3/10 I can’t in good faith give a higher rating.
I just don’t understand why this book has so many five star reviews.
This thing reads like a bad translation from Russian to English.
This book needs to be recalled and edited in the worst way.
3/10 I can’t in good faith give a higher rating.
August 25, 2023
Good read, simple fun and adventure in story.
Haddock writing is simple story telling without pages of wasted words in over explaining. The story, simple and yet complicated flows at a good pace and is engaging and fun. The dialogue feels crisp and natural. This is a setup story line to a fun Syfy world and was entertaining. Hope he continues the story. Good simple read!
Haddock writing is simple story telling without pages of wasted words in over explaining. The story, simple and yet complicated flows at a good pace and is engaging and fun. The dialogue feels crisp and natural. This is a setup story line to a fun Syfy world and was entertaining. Hope he continues the story. Good simple read!
March 5, 2024
At its best moments, James Haddock’s The Derelict Duty channels early Heinlein. His main character, Nic, has an exuberant voice that reminds me of the kids in Rocket Ship Galileo. Nic, the first-person narrator, becomes an orphan and loses an arm and a leg in the prologue when meteors destroy his family’s spacecraft. When next we see him, he is well adapted to his prosthetics and has earned an engineering degree. With the help of two high school friends, one an ace pilot and the other a software genius, he begins to revolutionize the asteroid mining industry and starts a long battle with the corporations who run the show in the belt.
On the negative side, things happen too quickly without enough engineering detail to be believable, but it was entertaining despite its stylistic lapses.
Here is a bit from the prologue that will let you know what you are in for: “‘Come on Nic, think! What do I need to do?’ I asked myself. I closed the hatch to Engineering to seal any leaks from the rest of the ship, then turned and had started back toward the bridge when there was an impact, a light flared and sparks showered from electrical equipment.”
It is no book for believers in the Oxford comma and the logical progression of tenses.
On the negative side, things happen too quickly without enough engineering detail to be believable, but it was entertaining despite its stylistic lapses.
Here is a bit from the prologue that will let you know what you are in for: “‘Come on Nic, think! What do I need to do?’ I asked myself. I closed the hatch to Engineering to seal any leaks from the rest of the ship, then turned and had started back toward the bridge when there was an impact, a light flared and sparks showered from electrical equipment.”
It is no book for believers in the Oxford comma and the logical progression of tenses.
March 26, 2024
"Bob's saucer repair" with a face lift and style change.
Wow. This was pretty good.
I brought up "Bob's..." because if you liked that series you'll probably like this one too. It's not quite as zainey or full of humor and it has a little more grit but it's basically the same kind of story.
I loved it. Of course I loved "Bob's." It got pretty repetative and skimmed over world building so I stopped after 20 plus books. :-P I'm STILL planning on picking that series back up some time though. :-D
So you can understand when I say that this book was like that but with bit more meat on the bones where "Bob's" often lacks. With that said, there isn't quite as much character interactions or joking around. Both still go after that "we're family and we're in this together" thing.
What really reminded me of BSR was the repairs, the tech improvements, and the sky rocketing success. That along with the contention that brings. Also, they both have similiar hand waves and to similiar degrees. This one had less in regards to military, combat and politics.
5 stars. Would read again. (Will probably buy even though I've got KU.)
Wow. This was pretty good.
I brought up "Bob's..." because if you liked that series you'll probably like this one too. It's not quite as zainey or full of humor and it has a little more grit but it's basically the same kind of story.
I loved it. Of course I loved "Bob's." It got pretty repetative and skimmed over world building so I stopped after 20 plus books. :-P I'm STILL planning on picking that series back up some time though. :-D
So you can understand when I say that this book was like that but with bit more meat on the bones where "Bob's" often lacks. With that said, there isn't quite as much character interactions or joking around. Both still go after that "we're family and we're in this together" thing.
What really reminded me of BSR was the repairs, the tech improvements, and the sky rocketing success. That along with the contention that brings. Also, they both have similiar hand waves and to similiar degrees. This one had less in regards to military, combat and politics.
5 stars. Would read again. (Will probably buy even though I've got KU.)
December 12, 2021
MC is a Gary Stu. It's a sci-fi where the author has almost no understanding of the basics. This may bug me more as I'm a physics major, but uranium for example isn't the fuel for fusion, it's a fuel for fission. Fusion and fission are literally opposites. The main 2 characters somehow manage to develop around 7 new breakthrough technologies from shields that are literally impenetrable to what amounts to a perpetual motion machine if the author actually used it that way. Also when running a company for realisms sake maybe don't have the owners of the company just give away all their profits in negotiations, almost every time there is a business deal the person he's dealing with makes an offer eg 70-30 split you take 70, and the MC says nah, we're cool with going 50-50. The female characters are also about as shallow as a person can be, they exist solely to spend money and look good, hell they're both supposed to be pilots but the tech wiz has developed the ACE(it's an AI for all intents and purposes) that does all the flying for them.
February 4, 2024
I generally love these sorts of pulpy, techno wish fulfillment type books. Ones where a character invents new technologies and builds highly successful companies while going on adventures in a scifi universe. Books like Laurence Dahners' Vaz series. This book unfortunately suffers from poor writing and story structure. The author goes all in on the wish fulfilment with little to no struggle. Everything is handed to our main characters and nothing feels earned. One scene may contain a problem with the very next scene conveniently having the solution in the form of an invention that is barely explained. As much as I like a Mary Sue character in these types of books, there has to be some balance. And in this, there was none. On the bright side some of the technologies are interesting, and the pacing never lulls, making this a relatively easy listen. Good performance from the narrator. Ultimately I was quite disappointed but found enough here to like that I will be checking out the author's other books.
June 11, 2020
Love this new series!!!!! Totally 5 Stars!!!!!
If you dream of and one day hope to see us Grounders in space then this series is awesome. I've read it twice now.... And will again when I can't find another great juicy sci-fi to sink my teeth into... More like my eyes and imagination into. This series is top shelf!!!!! And the 5 star rating is no joke..... It's along the lines of my faves ..... Jon Hunter and his bad ass crew, with a Matrix Neo and crew flare, throw some more bad ass side kicks along the lines of Bethany Annes friends to join the party all props go to the author MA. So I hope you enjoy this series as much as I do. James Haddock I so love how you kick ass and take names while protecting your characters/family.
If you dream of and one day hope to see us Grounders in space then this series is awesome. I've read it twice now.... And will again when I can't find another great juicy sci-fi to sink my teeth into... More like my eyes and imagination into. This series is top shelf!!!!! And the 5 star rating is no joke..... It's along the lines of my faves ..... Jon Hunter and his bad ass crew, with a Matrix Neo and crew flare, throw some more bad ass side kicks along the lines of Bethany Annes friends to join the party all props go to the author MA. So I hope you enjoy this series as much as I do. James Haddock I so love how you kick ass and take names while protecting your characters/family.
July 31, 2021
Decent start to a promising series
This book introduces an interesting story and I liked the pace of plot advancement. It has the potential to be a satisfying series of the success and expansion of a potentially interstellar business.
The basic premise is that a group of friends (centered around 2 geniuses who happen to be mechanical/software engineers respectively), turn a family business into a solar system spanning corporate powerhouse through various inventions and acts of derring-do. The writing style is a bit simplistic, and there is not much development of the fairly one-dimensional characters, but the book moves along well and I'm excited to read how the protagonists will outmaneuver the evil corporations.
7.5 out of 10
This book introduces an interesting story and I liked the pace of plot advancement. It has the potential to be a satisfying series of the success and expansion of a potentially interstellar business.
The basic premise is that a group of friends (centered around 2 geniuses who happen to be mechanical/software engineers respectively), turn a family business into a solar system spanning corporate powerhouse through various inventions and acts of derring-do. The writing style is a bit simplistic, and there is not much development of the fairly one-dimensional characters, but the book moves along well and I'm excited to read how the protagonists will outmaneuver the evil corporations.
7.5 out of 10
June 22, 2020
Where's book 3 ?
Love the balance between story line and descriptive text. I usually wind up speed reading past the way too long descriptions and/or reminiscing found in a lot of books. I very seldom read books out of order but did here. And was disappointed that book 3 isn't available yet. Plot and characters were enough to keep me skipping over the errors. Seems like author doesn't really have an editor or proofreader. Most likely self published. Lol all I can say is there are a lot of dumb publishers out there providing author has submitted to them. If not I believe he should.
Love the balance between story line and descriptive text. I usually wind up speed reading past the way too long descriptions and/or reminiscing found in a lot of books. I very seldom read books out of order but did here. And was disappointed that book 3 isn't available yet. Plot and characters were enough to keep me skipping over the errors. Seems like author doesn't really have an editor or proofreader. Most likely self published. Lol all I can say is there are a lot of dumb publishers out there providing author has submitted to them. If not I believe he should.
September 21, 2024
I agree with many of the reviews, but I still gave it a 5-Star rating because I really enjoyed the book. James Haddock has a creative imagination in the space realm and dragon realm. His books are fast-paced and very interesting. If I had one complaint, it would be that I wish he would be a little more descriptive of the location and time of our journey with him. The characters are complex, but I would like a little more back story. These stories could truly be epic, but there is just not enough explanation of where we are and how we got there - he just “jumps right in with his boots on…” It is good in a way, but he could get much more acclaim if we knew more about the story.
October 29, 2024
Always good story and engaging characters same here!
I have enjoyed the characters of every James Haddock book. I have found the characters in the stories engaging and grabs me as reader. The storylines have been really good as well. Granted if you want a world building / society explained story this isn’t your book or author. If you want a book with engaging characters and good story then any of James Haddock books are worth reading. This a good example the of writing style used in his books. If you read the overview are interested , it is well worth the time and expense to read!
I have enjoyed the characters of every James Haddock book. I have found the characters in the stories engaging and grabs me as reader. The storylines have been really good as well. Granted if you want a world building / society explained story this isn’t your book or author. If you want a book with engaging characters and good story then any of James Haddock books are worth reading. This a good example the of writing style used in his books. If you read the overview are interested , it is well worth the time and expense to read!
November 4, 2025
This has a great storyline with intrigue and action. . .
However, listening to the Audible version was painfully distracting for me as all I noticed was every time the narrator spoke the word "said." This book has around 280 pages, yet the author used "said" 761 times. There are so many other variations to denote when a character speaks to another.
Anyway...I had to turn the Audible off because it drove me nuts to hear that repeated every few seconds! I could ignore them just reading the book, which was pretty interesting. Three stars for a solid story and creative world building.
However, listening to the Audible version was painfully distracting for me as all I noticed was every time the narrator spoke the word "said." This book has around 280 pages, yet the author used "said" 761 times. There are so many other variations to denote when a character speaks to another.
Anyway...I had to turn the Audible off because it drove me nuts to hear that repeated every few seconds! I could ignore them just reading the book, which was pretty interesting. Three stars for a solid story and creative world building.
January 28, 2020
Another Good Story
Mr. Haddock has joined the ranks of my first search authors when I look for a new book. I found him on Kindle Unlimited for free and have gone on to purchase each of the books I have read. I believe in supporting the author who takes the chance and opportunity to reach new readers by giving away samples. "Derelict Duty" is a good, introduction to a new series. Currently defined as a trilogy, I can see where that might be expanded to a few more books. Not a never ending series, but maybe 2 or 3 more before ending.
Mr. Haddock has joined the ranks of my first search authors when I look for a new book. I found him on Kindle Unlimited for free and have gone on to purchase each of the books I have read. I believe in supporting the author who takes the chance and opportunity to reach new readers by giving away samples. "Derelict Duty" is a good, introduction to a new series. Currently defined as a trilogy, I can see where that might be expanded to a few more books. Not a never ending series, but maybe 2 or 3 more before ending.
June 10, 2020
I've seen this sort of book before, a 1-2-3 formula for protagonist success. Much of this book is literally logistics, discussion of resource extraction, ship building, moving people, etc. The "good guys" rapidly reach such a state of technical superiority that the outcome is never seriously in doubt, and in book 2 (presently reading) just accelerates this process.
There is enough interesting stuff that I could skim the rapid-fire decision-making and logistics discussion, but it deserves a 2.5 overall, being just readable for me.
There is enough interesting stuff that I could skim the rapid-fire decision-making and logistics discussion, but it deserves a 2.5 overall, being just readable for me.
October 10, 2020
Really fun and enjoyable adventure
I'm glad I ignored the reviews that focused on grammar errors and mistakes. Yes these errors were there, but this is such a well written, unique story line, and overall a very entertaining and fun read. There was no issues with keeping the characters identified as their development made each one very unique. This is a great series for those who enjoy a good old fashioned good guys against bad guys story. If your looking for entertainment that really pulls you into the story and holds you there, this is the one.
I'm glad I ignored the reviews that focused on grammar errors and mistakes. Yes these errors were there, but this is such a well written, unique story line, and overall a very entertaining and fun read. There was no issues with keeping the characters identified as their development made each one very unique. This is a great series for those who enjoy a good old fashioned good guys against bad guys story. If your looking for entertainment that really pulls you into the story and holds you there, this is the one.
November 25, 2020
Good but simple
Good basics space fantasy series start.Thing is bland but the story is interesting and fun. Author doesn't embellish much and time changes tend to happen mid paragraph. Which can be confusing. The story itself is fun and looks to be quite expensive once all the politics and the intrigue are laid out completely.I love the adventures side of the story. Anything to do with inventions of crafting and using your brain Or a plus. Hopefully more of that and future books.Looking forward to more.
Good basics space fantasy series start.Thing is bland but the story is interesting and fun. Author doesn't embellish much and time changes tend to happen mid paragraph. Which can be confusing. The story itself is fun and looks to be quite expensive once all the politics and the intrigue are laid out completely.I love the adventures side of the story. Anything to do with inventions of crafting and using your brain Or a plus. Hopefully more of that and future books.Looking forward to more.
March 13, 2020
Great story! I don't understand any rating under 3*... I won't downgrade the book for poor editing.
Yes, the EDITING was almost non-existent. I only found two sentences that I had to reread to understand them.
I Really enjoyed the story. Plenty of action and inventions, but not a lot of drama. NO Graphic sex nor violence. I appreciate that. AND the second book is already available via Kindle Unlimited! :)
Yes, the EDITING was almost non-existent. I only found two sentences that I had to reread to understand them.
I Really enjoyed the story. Plenty of action and inventions, but not a lot of drama. NO Graphic sex nor violence. I appreciate that. AND the second book is already available via Kindle Unlimited! :)
May 24, 2020
Product development makes a boring story
The best part of the whole book is the prologue. It appears from that example that the author can write, What can I say, the protagonist walks on water without getting the soles of his shoes wet. Not only that but he's incredibly lucky. There's no story arch and themwrry band defeats every challenge handily gatheringup allies along the way. Finally, the grammar is pretty poor.
The best part of the whole book is the prologue. It appears from that example that the author can write, What can I say, the protagonist walks on water without getting the soles of his shoes wet. Not only that but he's incredibly lucky. There's no story arch and themwrry band defeats every challenge handily gatheringup allies along the way. Finally, the grammar is pretty poor.
July 22, 2020
Just some minor tweaks
Good read kept the pace up and didn't get get bogged down, the only thing is there seemed to be a fair amount of grammatical errors. Nothing overly dramatic that ruined the book in any way, just made you re-read certain passages just to make sure it made sense. Again, nothing that really took away from the story, just slowed the pace down a bit, the only reason for the four stars, otherwise a good read.
Good read kept the pace up and didn't get get bogged down, the only thing is there seemed to be a fair amount of grammatical errors. Nothing overly dramatic that ruined the book in any way, just made you re-read certain passages just to make sure it made sense. Again, nothing that really took away from the story, just slowed the pace down a bit, the only reason for the four stars, otherwise a good read.
February 7, 2021
"The ship shutter".. Well, do you really need to build a ship to have a shutter? Why don't you buy a camera? Oh yes, and don't forget to smile..
There is nothing worst than writers who make spelling mistakes, don't care enough to read a second time what they write, and just include them in the book description. Makes you think of what other important stuff they also don't care at all. Like if you would like the story. Sorry, I would not read this one.
There is nothing worst than writers who make spelling mistakes, don't care enough to read a second time what they write, and just include them in the book description. Makes you think of what other important stuff they also don't care at all. Like if you would like the story. Sorry, I would not read this one.
March 13, 2020
Love the start of a new series
There is nothing better than starting with a new author and a new series to find a great story. I really enjoyed the plot and direction that the author took. What I did find frustrating at times was the syntax, or was it the grammar and errors. Not sure if it was intentional but did result in a 1 star drop in my opinion.
There is nothing better than starting with a new author and a new series to find a great story. I really enjoyed the plot and direction that the author took. What I did find frustrating at times was the syntax, or was it the grammar and errors. Not sure if it was intentional but did result in a 1 star drop in my opinion.
March 21, 2020
Ok story
Good words in a row. Too many fantastic inventions in a row. And using sonar in space?? Sonar is sound waves. The difference between fiction and non-fiction is that fiction has to be believable. I'm sure I missed the part about where he got all the money to rapidly hire and build a new company so fast.
Good words in a row. Too many fantastic inventions in a row. And using sonar in space?? Sonar is sound waves. The difference between fiction and non-fiction is that fiction has to be believable. I'm sure I missed the part about where he got all the money to rapidly hire and build a new company so fast.
March 30, 2020
Entertaining Read
Nic comes home to the station and reconnects with his friends especially Mal his best friend and Jazz the girl that he has a crush on. Together, with other close friends, they build a business to be reckoned with. I like the action, humor, romance. I appreciated the message of family first. I look forward to the next book.
Nic comes home to the station and reconnects with his friends especially Mal his best friend and Jazz the girl that he has a crush on. Together, with other close friends, they build a business to be reckoned with. I like the action, humor, romance. I appreciated the message of family first. I look forward to the next book.
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