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Bob and Nikki #6
Lost in Transit
Can Bob handle his biggest challenge yet, a couple days off? Will John ever find true love? What's aboard the colony ship Bob and Nikki found? The answers to these and other burning questions can be found in 'Lost in Trabsit'>
425 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 30, 2019
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Jerry Boyd
67 books287 followersI’m a house husband. I keep things together while my wonderful wife makes our living. I’ve worked as a machinist, short order cook, electronics assembly tech, and several other jobs. My hobbies include vehicle maintenance, (I’ve had the transmission out of my truck. Twice) free flight airplanes, electronics, and shooting.
I was born and raised in the Ozarks, and now live in Mid-Missouri.
I was born and raised in the Ozarks, and now live in Mid-Missouri.
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July 28, 2020
Great story, author needs some schooling
First, let me say that I adore this series and I sincerely hope that Jerry keeps it going for a very long time. His imagination is wonderful, and the books are oddly charming, and very hard to put down.
There's always a but...
Jerry is very good at getting his ideas down on paper, and in a manner that is enjoyable to read. However, he writes awkwardly at times, far too often in fact. Many of his sentences are just a mess in terms of syntax. It's like he doesn't go back and read what he wrote, or speak the dialogue aloud.
He has a habit of coming up with a small joke and then beating it to death, literally hundreds of times. For instance, the main character likes to say "you can call me Bob at first." To which the person addressed is supposed to reply "At first? Then what should I call you?" then Bob replies "Asshole, like everyone else."
Yeah. Not really funny at first, but acceptable. But then it is repeated almost verbatim to almost literally every new character that is introduced. I'm quite serious. There are quite a few little verbal jousts like this, and they get tiresome and frankly, nauseating. Jerry doesn't give his readers enough credit, he's afraid they will miss out on the joke.
But... Another but. I'm an avid reader, a published author (from back in the pre-ebook days) and I'm a former creative writing teacher. Even with these glaring flaws, these books are worth buying and reading. They have a great deal of heart, and the storylines are fascinating and compelling. It is my sincere wish that Jerry continues this series indefinitely, hopefully learning and improving as he goes. He may not be a great writer yet, but he is a masterful storyteller.
Jerry, if I may be of service, I would be happy to help, in any way you would find useful. Seeing you improve and grow would be all the thanks I would require.
First, let me say that I adore this series and I sincerely hope that Jerry keeps it going for a very long time. His imagination is wonderful, and the books are oddly charming, and very hard to put down.
There's always a but...
Jerry is very good at getting his ideas down on paper, and in a manner that is enjoyable to read. However, he writes awkwardly at times, far too often in fact. Many of his sentences are just a mess in terms of syntax. It's like he doesn't go back and read what he wrote, or speak the dialogue aloud.
He has a habit of coming up with a small joke and then beating it to death, literally hundreds of times. For instance, the main character likes to say "you can call me Bob at first." To which the person addressed is supposed to reply "At first? Then what should I call you?" then Bob replies "Asshole, like everyone else."
Yeah. Not really funny at first, but acceptable. But then it is repeated almost verbatim to almost literally every new character that is introduced. I'm quite serious. There are quite a few little verbal jousts like this, and they get tiresome and frankly, nauseating. Jerry doesn't give his readers enough credit, he's afraid they will miss out on the joke.
But... Another but. I'm an avid reader, a published author (from back in the pre-ebook days) and I'm a former creative writing teacher. Even with these glaring flaws, these books are worth buying and reading. They have a great deal of heart, and the storylines are fascinating and compelling. It is my sincere wish that Jerry continues this series indefinitely, hopefully learning and improving as he goes. He may not be a great writer yet, but he is a masterful storyteller.
Jerry, if I may be of service, I would be happy to help, in any way you would find useful. Seeing you improve and grow would be all the thanks I would require.
April 30, 2021
I was pleased the story had moved on from ‘lost saucers’, he still keeps repeating the same little jokes over and over again, but I still found this a very enjoyable read.
February 27, 2023
Another good read!
December 14, 2019
Pretty good end to a good series.
I assume this Is the end? I don't know where else they could take it from here? But in any event, this book, and the series is a whole was very enjoyable. Things did start to seem like they were a bit too easy after book 4, but by then I was pretty much committed to reading the whole thing.
I assume this Is the end? I don't know where else they could take it from here? But in any event, this book, and the series is a whole was very enjoyable. Things did start to seem like they were a bit too easy after book 4, but by then I was pretty much committed to reading the whole thing.
December 11, 2019
Simply mahvelous.
I suppose, if people are just going to read straight through without stopping, there's really no point in side panel chapter info. Or bothering with chapter breaks at all? Got us good, he did. 😎
Still just so much fun to read these. Kind of hope they don't get run off planet earth. I'd miss the retirement home and restaurant and bigfeet and paintball and... Of course, planet Bawb could be a thing.
I suppose, if people are just going to read straight through without stopping, there's really no point in side panel chapter info. Or bothering with chapter breaks at all? Got us good, he did. 😎
Still just so much fun to read these. Kind of hope they don't get run off planet earth. I'd miss the retirement home and restaurant and bigfeet and paintball and... Of course, planet Bawb could be a thing.
January 25, 2020
You have to try this series!
I loved this series, because it is very funny in lots of places, as well as thought-provoking. It has language and situations I would not recommend for non-adults, but the characters all made me wish I could hang around with them.
This is not hard sci-fi, but still kept my attention. In fact, a couple times I looked at the clock and realized I was hours late for bedtime. Enjoy.
I loved this series, because it is very funny in lots of places, as well as thought-provoking. It has language and situations I would not recommend for non-adults, but the characters all made me wish I could hang around with them.
This is not hard sci-fi, but still kept my attention. In fact, a couple times I looked at the clock and realized I was hours late for bedtime. Enjoy.
March 20, 2021
The series keeps on going with clever plots an interesting characters
I think the good old boy Missouri hillbilly humor is being toned down a bit so if I could give this one an extra half star I would and call it 4 1/2 stars. There is still a lot of repetition though that is something of a botheration
I think the good old boy Missouri hillbilly humor is being toned down a bit so if I could give this one an extra half star I would and call it 4 1/2 stars. There is still a lot of repetition though that is something of a botheration
November 2, 2021
Of sabotage and wishes for a safe boss.
In a galaxy where robots are required to wear limiters--to prevent them from "stepping out of line"--Bob Wilson treats his bots as trusted employees; people with often more specialized skills and knowledge than he does. He listens, he encourages, and he works with them. Every bot in Bob's employ echoes a similar phrase; "Be safe, Boss, I don't want to work for anyone else."
When Bob works with people who mess up, he mentions a better alternative. When Bob does something wrong, it's usually on a spectacular scale, and he is razzed without (much) mercy. And he takes it as a fair reminder.
No, Bob isn't perfect. He's the unintentional founder and leader of Bob's Saucer Repair. The only galactic repair "garage" on or near Earth. And bad guys are trying to get him killed, or worse, get his wife or friends killed.
To an observer, Bob may seem to have a hefty amount of dumb luck, but his friends--and some foes--would say he has sneaky paranoia and flashes of brilliant insight for a hillbilly. No matter who you ask, there may be some sarcasm. But in the end, everyone who underestimates Bob and his friends, learns the error of their ways or dies in the attempt.
Continued crude language and content, but at a much reduced level than previous books (1-5). It's too bad the author believes these things are necessary. He is mistaken. Bob Wilson is a great character who could have a wider audience without it.
4/5 Stars
In a galaxy where robots are required to wear limiters--to prevent them from "stepping out of line"--Bob Wilson treats his bots as trusted employees; people with often more specialized skills and knowledge than he does. He listens, he encourages, and he works with them. Every bot in Bob's employ echoes a similar phrase; "Be safe, Boss, I don't want to work for anyone else."
When Bob works with people who mess up, he mentions a better alternative. When Bob does something wrong, it's usually on a spectacular scale, and he is razzed without (much) mercy. And he takes it as a fair reminder.
No, Bob isn't perfect. He's the unintentional founder and leader of Bob's Saucer Repair. The only galactic repair "garage" on or near Earth. And bad guys are trying to get him killed, or worse, get his wife or friends killed.
To an observer, Bob may seem to have a hefty amount of dumb luck, but his friends--and some foes--would say he has sneaky paranoia and flashes of brilliant insight for a hillbilly. No matter who you ask, there may be some sarcasm. But in the end, everyone who underestimates Bob and his friends, learns the error of their ways or dies in the attempt.
Continued crude language and content, but at a much reduced level than previous books (1-5). It's too bad the author believes these things are necessary. He is mistaken. Bob Wilson is a great character who could have a wider audience without it.
4/5 Stars
February 2, 2020
Book 6 & still going strong
Jerry has a great sense of humour. I have finished 1-6 & the story still has my attention. There are a lot of good fist books that then proceed to fall apart. If you know Bob Dylan's "Alice's Restaurant" then you might notice "we had another Thanksgiving dinner that couldn't be beat, got up the next morning ......" & the adventure continues .
Missing though is a pun about one of the characters, Dingus. The Western "Dirty Dingus Magee" with George Kennedy & Frank Sinatra.
A bunch of "hillbillies" with Galactic tech trying to stay under the USA's radar & do good things. Jerry just squeaks by of the plausible side of the line though he does wobble a bit to keep things fun and interesting.
If he is able to conclude the story in Book 7 I'll be surprised. If he leaves me hanging & quits writing O have a dog named Payback & he is going to get the whole litter when she has her pups 😁
Jerry has a great sense of humour. I have finished 1-6 & the story still has my attention. There are a lot of good fist books that then proceed to fall apart. If you know Bob Dylan's "Alice's Restaurant" then you might notice "we had another Thanksgiving dinner that couldn't be beat, got up the next morning ......" & the adventure continues .
Missing though is a pun about one of the characters, Dingus. The Western "Dirty Dingus Magee" with George Kennedy & Frank Sinatra.
A bunch of "hillbillies" with Galactic tech trying to stay under the USA's radar & do good things. Jerry just squeaks by of the plausible side of the line though he does wobble a bit to keep things fun and interesting.
If he is able to conclude the story in Book 7 I'll be surprised. If he leaves me hanging & quits writing O have a dog named Payback & he is going to get the whole litter when she has her pups 😁
May 12, 2022
I do like this series quite a bit, but I'm disappointed by one thing. The only gay character is portrayed as a bit of a clown and an idiot. At a time of his greatest need the main characters aren't willing to trust him and work to get him a job off-world away from their main interests (and secrets).
While the main crew bring every other new character into their inner circles as soon as they're introduced, with virtually no exceptions.
There's no intentional homophobia and I'm sure this wasn't meant to insult the gays (lol), but you can tell the author doesn't interact with queer people often enough to understand why this portrayal is frustrating.
It's great there was an attempt to include a gay character. I'm not offended and I'll continue to support the author, I just wish this type of portrayal was left in the 90s.
But please don't let anything I'm saying stop you from reading this series. It really is an enjoyable read.
While the main crew bring every other new character into their inner circles as soon as they're introduced, with virtually no exceptions.
There's no intentional homophobia and I'm sure this wasn't meant to insult the gays (lol), but you can tell the author doesn't interact with queer people often enough to understand why this portrayal is frustrating.
It's great there was an attempt to include a gay character. I'm not offended and I'll continue to support the author, I just wish this type of portrayal was left in the 90s.
But please don't let anything I'm saying stop you from reading this series. It really is an enjoyable read.
January 19, 2020
Better and Better
“Fun With Shennanigans” once more! We get much of the same great interplay of characters as we have before, but now we have bonus material! We are beginning to see where “Bob’s Salvage” is heading in the future, along with his faithful company of both blood and bot. “GC” seems to be a fascinating solution to many current issues as well as a great source of (great) adventure. Earth and the galactic community will never be the same! (No, really.)
Definitely recommended for all ages.
“Fun With Shennanigans” once more! We get much of the same great interplay of characters as we have before, but now we have bonus material! We are beginning to see where “Bob’s Salvage” is heading in the future, along with his faithful company of both blood and bot. “GC” seems to be a fascinating solution to many current issues as well as a great source of (great) adventure. Earth and the galactic community will never be the same! (No, really.)
Definitely recommended for all ages.
July 1, 2023
Yet another interesting and exciting episode in this wonderful series!
This is the episode where... thought you were gonna get told what happens before you read it, didn't you? Well, that's not what I'm going to tell you. If you've been reading the books in order, then you know who Greg is, I'll tell you he gets aknew Dad. If you want to know who, then you'll need to read it. Just like all the other books in this series this one is most enjoyable to read, so get on with it!
This is the episode where... thought you were gonna get told what happens before you read it, didn't you? Well, that's not what I'm going to tell you. If you've been reading the books in order, then you know who Greg is, I'll tell you he gets aknew Dad. If you want to know who, then you'll need to read it. Just like all the other books in this series this one is most enjoyable to read, so get on with it!
December 27, 2021
Wonderful Series
I really like when a series is so good that after the fifth or sixth book you start to feel something for the characters. It's always been hard for me to remember a book with a lot of different people in it but this series is so well written you have no problem remembering all the characters.
This series is still going strong after six books and I'm still looking forward to all the other the other books in the series. I highly recommend this series .
I really like when a series is so good that after the fifth or sixth book you start to feel something for the characters. It's always been hard for me to remember a book with a lot of different people in it but this series is so well written you have no problem remembering all the characters.
This series is still going strong after six books and I'm still looking forward to all the other the other books in the series. I highly recommend this series .
October 28, 2023
Jerry Boyd writes Bob and Nikki novels at most people’s reading speed. The series, which began in June 2019 with Bob’s Saucer Repair, now has 39 titles—so I won’t apologize for falling behind. In this sixth installment, Bob and his crew of humanoid aliens, robots, humans, and dogs salvage a long-derelict colony ship. This one, like the rest, is a three-star performance, but it’s readable enough to put it in the guilty pleasures category.
July 17, 2024
Good fun
I have one problem with these books... The dog Snitz is a border collie and I always imagine him as a dachshund, mostly because of Schnitzel Von Krumm with the very low tum. It keeps taking me by surprise when J Boyd says he is a border collie, eventually I will remember.
Bob, Nikki and the crew are continuing their adventures at a fast clip and I am having fun reading about them.
I have one problem with these books... The dog Snitz is a border collie and I always imagine him as a dachshund, mostly because of Schnitzel Von Krumm with the very low tum. It keeps taking me by surprise when J Boyd says he is a border collie, eventually I will remember.
Bob, Nikki and the crew are continuing their adventures at a fast clip and I am having fun reading about them.
December 4, 2019
Delightful, fun and amusing. 🤗
Great story for all ages. Lots of sentient robots. Ships with Faster than Light travel. Smooth fun dialog between characters, well edited. Some corny jokes included. e.g. "You like cereal, don't you. Bob?"
"No Cheerio is safe. I'm a natural born cereal killer."
Not recommended for those that need intense action and/or graphic death and destruction. 💀 😨
Great story for all ages. Lots of sentient robots. Ships with Faster than Light travel. Smooth fun dialog between characters, well edited. Some corny jokes included. e.g. "You like cereal, don't you. Bob?"
"No Cheerio is safe. I'm a natural born cereal killer."
Not recommended for those that need intense action and/or graphic death and destruction. 💀 😨
December 13, 2019
Book six
Mistakes: I found three. Two singles that need to be plurals and one word missing it’s first letter.
Plot: Couple of rescues, this book mostly revolves around salvaging a giant ship and interpersonal relationships.
Characters: I liked the wedding and how it was done.
More free bots also receive names.
8/10
Mistakes: I found three. Two singles that need to be plurals and one word missing it’s first letter.
Plot: Couple of rescues, this book mostly revolves around salvaging a giant ship and interpersonal relationships.
Characters: I liked the wedding and how it was done.
More free bots also receive names.
8/10
December 16, 2019
Nice Read
Very entertaining book. Personal interactions and characterization are also highly developed. Premise of the plotline is well thought out. I would say this is on a level with some of Heinlein's novels and highly recommend it to all readers who read for their own enjoyment and entertainment.
Very entertaining book. Personal interactions and characterization are also highly developed. Premise of the plotline is well thought out. I would say this is on a level with some of Heinlein's novels and highly recommend it to all readers who read for their own enjoyment and entertainment.
January 6, 2020
WE NEED MORE BOB AND NIKKI!!!!!! Sorry I just liked the series. The humor, the puns, the movie and song references. I can't remember enjoying a set of books so much. Please give me more.
They want 20 more words to make this official ....so more more more more more more more more more more good reads please!
They want 20 more words to make this official ....so more more more more more more more more more more good reads please!
January 11, 2020
A series of great reads
This is a fun read, each book acting as a new chapter. The end of each book draws you in and sets you up for the next step in the adventure!
I recommend this for anyone who loves good old Buck Rogers adventures, with more science base, plus a mature tilt. OR, just good old fun.
This is a fun read, each book acting as a new chapter. The end of each book draws you in and sets you up for the next step in the adventure!
I recommend this for anyone who loves good old Buck Rogers adventures, with more science base, plus a mature tilt. OR, just good old fun.
January 13, 2020
Well written, entertaining, and a challenging read!
OK, I’ll explain the challenging comment. The books in this series are filled with references to song lyrics, and quotes from well known, obscure, and downright weird movies. I find myself running to Google and trying to find the origin of these quotes at least once every 30 or 40 pages.
OK, I’ll explain the challenging comment. The books in this series are filled with references to song lyrics, and quotes from well known, obscure, and downright weird movies. I find myself running to Google and trying to find the origin of these quotes at least once every 30 or 40 pages.
February 11, 2020
The story continues to be interesting!
I am delighted to see a return of space between the paragraphs! Eventually, he'll gets his punctuation under control as well as he has his storyline. The only serious problem I see is that I am about to start you most recent book; then comes the long delay waiting for the next one! Keep up the awesome story!
I am delighted to see a return of space between the paragraphs! Eventually, he'll gets his punctuation under control as well as he has his storyline. The only serious problem I see is that I am about to start you most recent book; then comes the long delay waiting for the next one! Keep up the awesome story!
July 28, 2020
The fun continues...
I love the stories and characters of Bob’s Saucer Repair. He reminds me of me, minus the flying saucers, the fun, and the adventures.
However, I have long lost track of all the characters. I don’t even try to keep up any more. I just go with the flow. A character chart would be nice...
I love the stories and characters of Bob’s Saucer Repair. He reminds me of me, minus the flying saucers, the fun, and the adventures.
However, I have long lost track of all the characters. I don’t even try to keep up any more. I just go with the flow. A character chart would be nice...
March 4, 2021
I wish I could give this one 6 stars
Captain Bob lol. Naming got and space ships. A marriage too. Secret missions and finally fighter space craft that are atmospheric capable. More bots and more transports. Fixed FOR transitions. But I think Frank will find out his brain isn't big enough to handle all that knowledge, hopefully I'm wrong.
Captain Bob lol. Naming got and space ships. A marriage too. Secret missions and finally fighter space craft that are atmospheric capable. More bots and more transports. Fixed FOR transitions. But I think Frank will find out his brain isn't big enough to handle all that knowledge, hopefully I'm wrong.
June 6, 2021
Well I’m learning to hold my breath for several hundred pages
It took only one book to resize my bladder sufficient for Wyoming say... now that I’ve memorized my hallway sufficiently it may shrink back to normal… And I won’t have to take my eyes off the book, not blinking for several hours is a bit of discomfort however
It took only one book to resize my bladder sufficient for Wyoming say... now that I’ve memorized my hallway sufficiently it may shrink back to normal… And I won’t have to take my eyes off the book, not blinking for several hours is a bit of discomfort however
August 6, 2021
Rollicking Fun In Space
I adore how Bob and Nikki - mainlyBob - get themselves into situations which might lead to losing their cool and treating others badly, but they always think about the best way to treat others. Even when others have a history of nastiness, Bob always treats others humanely, even if they are not human. I am totally hooked!
I adore how Bob and Nikki - mainlyBob - get themselves into situations which might lead to losing their cool and treating others badly, but they always think about the best way to treat others. Even when others have a history of nastiness, Bob always treats others humanely, even if they are not human. I am totally hooked!
November 7, 2021
Things are finally looking up for Bob and company.
As Bob and Nikki start on their honeymoon they discover a extremely large ship in the Black. Bobs insecurities start in and he worries about all the little things that could go wrong with their savage operation. Awesome series ,keep it up.
As Bob and Nikki start on their honeymoon they discover a extremely large ship in the Black. Bobs insecurities start in and he worries about all the little things that could go wrong with their savage operation. Awesome series ,keep it up.
August 6, 2022
This series rocks!
I am not sure why I have been enjoying this series so much, but that enjoyment is based on a lot of things like neat characters, a different kind of overarching plot, clean editing and deft writing. I look forward to seeing where the next twenty or so books take us.
I am not sure why I have been enjoying this series so much, but that enjoyment is based on a lot of things like neat characters, a different kind of overarching plot, clean editing and deft writing. I look forward to seeing where the next twenty or so books take us.
November 5, 2022
good action packed series
The further I get into the Bob and Nikki series, the more I come to care about the story and the characters. I’ve been reading SF since Heinlein’s juveniles in the early 60’s. It’s nice to read a good story without the gratuitous descriptions of physical couplings found in so many digital books. Well done!
The further I get into the Bob and Nikki series, the more I come to care about the story and the characters. I’ve been reading SF since Heinlein’s juveniles in the early 60’s. It’s nice to read a good story without the gratuitous descriptions of physical couplings found in so many digital books. Well done!
April 9, 2023
The good stuff continues.
I love the continuation of the pleasant personal relationships. I enjoyed the ceremony and a bunch of other stuff. That includes how we got all the worry about what COULD go wrong and the prep for it, which then transitioned into something that didn't feel the need to answer all that angst.
I love the continuation of the pleasant personal relationships. I enjoyed the ceremony and a bunch of other stuff. That includes how we got all the worry about what COULD go wrong and the prep for it, which then transitioned into something that didn't feel the need to answer all that angst.
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