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Guild #1
Vagabond
The solar system is stuck in a decades long cold war between the two major powers on Earth. Luna is torn between two allegiances, with each superpower controlling a dome on the home world's moon. In the asteroid belt, six mining colonies govern themselves. In the midst of it all is the Transport Guild.
Erik Frost is the captain of a guild freighter. He took command when his father died four years ago, left with large debts and a rattling old ship badly in need of an overhaul. When he is offered a mysterious job with few details and a high payout, he can't resist the opportunity it represents. He and his crew head deep into the system for the asteroid belt to deliver their cargo, unprepared for the dangers they would soon face.
They say some things are too good to be true, and this job could be one of them.
Erik Frost is the captain of a guild freighter. He took command when his father died four years ago, left with large debts and a rattling old ship badly in need of an overhaul. When he is offered a mysterious job with few details and a high payout, he can't resist the opportunity it represents. He and his crew head deep into the system for the asteroid belt to deliver their cargo, unprepared for the dangers they would soon face.
They say some things are too good to be true, and this job could be one of them.
263 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 2, 2020
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Tim Rangnow
38 books29 followersAfter more than two decades of working IT support for a nationwide bank, I decided it was finally time to start putting my imagination to the page. Creating stories and new worlds has been second nature for me since I was a kid, and I'm enjoying this chance to share those stories with others.
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July 13, 2022
SPACE OPERA....
Interruptus. I'm all for authors making money, but I hate it when they "end" one book in the middle of the story. It's a disservice to their readers, to say the very least.
Interruptus. I'm all for authors making money, but I hate it when they "end" one book in the middle of the story. It's a disservice to their readers, to say the very least.
May 4, 2020
Good start to a new sci-fi trilogy, with interesting characters and storyline. Reminds me of Andre Norton's early science fiction novels.
August 24, 2021
Wow what a fun ride
This is one of those books that once you start, you just can’t put down. The backstory and universe building made this somewhere you would want to live, even with all the problems the characters need to deal with. I recommend this book and am glad this is just the first book in a series.
This is one of those books that once you start, you just can’t put down. The backstory and universe building made this somewhere you would want to live, even with all the problems the characters need to deal with. I recommend this book and am glad this is just the first book in a series.
March 14, 2021
Tramp trader of tomorrow
Low key space opera which becomes much more as struggling independent spacer,his small crew and ship recovered from a junk yard become entangled in major conflict.
Low key space opera which becomes much more as struggling independent spacer,his small crew and ship recovered from a junk yard become entangled in major conflict.
April 22, 2021
Underdog hero fights against evil, military science-fiction at its best
A young freighter captain is lured into a deadly game fighting evil, in this adventure packed tale of individual responsibility and honor.
A young freighter captain is lured into a deadly game fighting evil, in this adventure packed tale of individual responsibility and honor.
December 12, 2024
Engaging SF
A realistic look at what could occur as humanity expands from earth and form their own governments. How these governments react to a clear danger is realistic too. Well written and engaging.
A realistic look at what could occur as humanity expands from earth and form their own governments. How these governments react to a clear danger is realistic too. Well written and engaging.
August 16, 2020
Well Done
Good writing is supported by good character development and some interesting supporting cast. The story was intriguing and with sufficient promise to have me continue to the second book.
Good writing is supported by good character development and some interesting supporting cast. The story was intriguing and with sufficient promise to have me continue to the second book.
August 19, 2020
Excellent reading
Excellent story telling and the way the characters are written makes a very believable story even if it is a fiction book
Excellent story telling and the way the characters are written makes a very believable story even if it is a fiction book
January 12, 2022
Integrity
The aspect of the storyline is wonderful the thinking was completely unhurried, but it word in this story, a good read
The aspect of the storyline is wonderful the thinking was completely unhurried, but it word in this story, a good read
June 23, 2022
A Guild space freighter takes on a secret mission and it goes bad. They are captured by
a huge warship owned by one of the rulling corporations and manage to escape.
a huge warship owned by one of the rulling corporations and manage to escape.
December 17, 2022
great Sci-fi adventure
This book brings you on a space adventure. Is this what the future holds? Will greed and the grab for power shape the next part of the galaxy too?
This book brings you on a space adventure. Is this what the future holds? Will greed and the grab for power shape the next part of the galaxy too?
December 27, 2022
Space opera, man are enticed and captured by an evil military force. Obtained from Amazon for free December 3, 2020.
January 14, 2023
A Space fantasy standout!
You will feel a member of the crew of the Vagabond. This is maximum G action that will keep you glued to your crash couch.
You will feel a member of the crew of the Vagabond. This is maximum G action that will keep you glued to your crash couch.
September 29, 2023
Great Sci-Fi
A well written and enthralling near-future sci-fi with great characters and a solid plot. A lot of threads wrapped up with enough left over for the future novels.
A well written and enthralling near-future sci-fi with great characters and a solid plot. A lot of threads wrapped up with enough left over for the future novels.
October 7, 2023
Review
I liked the characters and the storyline and plot were well concieved. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.It was very entertaining
I liked the characters and the storyline and plot were well concieved. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.It was very entertaining
April 23, 2024
Good at the end
I almost stopped reading several times. I didn't get into the book until the end of the book. I really wanted to like the book more
I almost stopped reading several times. I didn't get into the book until the end of the book. I really wanted to like the book more
November 17, 2024
Smart
This was a good idea. The plot was pretty cool. The idea of starting a war with a ship that was secret was cool. I will look forward to reading the next book.
This was a good idea. The plot was pretty cool. The idea of starting a war with a ship that was secret was cool. I will look forward to reading the next book.
December 3, 2024
Vagabond
Well written and engaging tale. Good character development in an exciting fast paced story. I enjoyed this first in the series very much.
Well written and engaging tale. Good character development in an exciting fast paced story. I enjoyed this first in the series very much.
December 7, 2024
Not bad bit of sci-fi
Not sure what I was expecting but the story took me in right from the beginning. I may have to check out the rest of the series.
Not sure what I was expecting but the story took me in right from the beginning. I may have to check out the rest of the series.
May 25, 2025
Interesting premise, but a bit like dozens of other sci-fi novels. I'll still read the next in the series, though.
January 19, 2022
Pretty standard space opera but easy reading, but a little bit stretched imagination at the end.
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