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Space Assassins #1-2
Space Assassins 1 & 2: A Space Assassin Bundle
Only a fool would target the deadliest order of assassins in the galaxy.
The galaxy had no shortage of fools.
All of space was their domain, and their murderous skill with both magic and blades was legendary. But even the most powerful killers sometimes faced the unexpected, and with it their own possible demise. But with a legendary blade in hand and an unlikely band of allies united, whoever had foolishly attacked the order would pay the ultimate price.
The galaxy had no shortage of fools.
All of space was their domain, and their murderous skill with both magic and blades was legendary. But even the most powerful killers sometimes faced the unexpected, and with it their own possible demise. But with a legendary blade in hand and an unlikely band of allies united, whoever had foolishly attacked the order would pay the ultimate price.
- GenresScience FictionFantasy
509 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 22, 2020
268 people are currently reading
172 people want to read
About the author
Scott Baron
55 books297 followersScott Baron is an American author with a penchant for oddball stories with O. Henry-esque twists.
Born in Hollywood, Baron credits growing up in Los Angeles with skewing his humor towards the offbeat and absurd. He studied abroad in Italy during his college years, returning to Los Angeles to work in the film industry as an on-set medic. In addition to writing shorts and novels, Baron is also a screenwriter of both feature and television scripts.
Born in Hollywood, Baron credits growing up in Los Angeles with skewing his humor towards the offbeat and absurd. He studied abroad in Italy during his college years, returning to Los Angeles to work in the film industry as an on-set medic. In addition to writing shorts and novels, Baron is also a screenwriter of both feature and television scripts.
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October 24, 2020
Reviewing my own book to make a note for readers.
This is a bundle of 1 & 2. I published them as separate books as well because Audible would not allow a bundle without single titles listed first. However, the bundle will not be shown on the series page for ebook or audio. Hence this note.
So, if you see this note, the bundle's the way to go.
Oh, and here's the Audible link. Might as well save a credit on that 2 for 1 ;)
https://www.audible.com/pd/Space-Assa...
This is a bundle of 1 & 2. I published them as separate books as well because Audible would not allow a bundle without single titles listed first. However, the bundle will not be shown on the series page for ebook or audio. Hence this note.
So, if you see this note, the bundle's the way to go.
Oh, and here's the Audible link. Might as well save a credit on that 2 for 1 ;)
https://www.audible.com/pd/Space-Assa...
December 16, 2020
Go Read These Books! It’s in the best interest of your health.
Seriously, for anyone that enjoys trapesing through distant galaxies where magic and assassins abound, these books are for you!
Extremely well written and jam-packed with action, Scott Baron has crafted a world where losing one’s self is almost too easy!
Love these books!
Seriously, for anyone that enjoys trapesing through distant galaxies where magic and assassins abound, these books are for you!
Extremely well written and jam-packed with action, Scott Baron has crafted a world where losing one’s self is almost too easy!
Love these books!
October 30, 2020
In the same universe as the Dragon Mage Series, these two books are equally amusing and entertaining
February 24, 2021
Holy Bloodsucker Batman !
Scott Baron just made my top ten sci-fi list. His cast of characters are vivid and gritty, but smooth at the same time. Now I will have to read more of the series.
Scott Baron just made my top ten sci-fi list. His cast of characters are vivid and gritty, but smooth at the same time. Now I will have to read more of the series.
November 20, 2020
Good story
A good story. A nice read with a nice variety of characters. Action and suspense in a very good mix.
Well worth the read.
A good story. A nice read with a nice variety of characters. Action and suspense in a very good mix.
Well worth the read.
November 5, 2020
I'm enjoying the side pre story of the Bad luck charlie series. It is fun
November 6, 2020
Disappointing
I was disappointed with this book. It has an interesting concept, but it’s confusing and dull. It would have been better if someone other than Hozark was the main character. Hozark is already a master, and so he doesn’t have to struggle with anything. He kept coming up against “super dangerous enemies”, but handled them as easily as breathing because he is just that awesome. The characters don’t struggle with anything in the book. It made it really dull, and I was rolling my eyes throughout it. The assassin organization is super secretive, or is supposed to be, but Hozark is really talkative about his organization. The fight scenes are not well written. They just summarize what happens (for example: the men stood no chance, and he left bodies in his wake). Interesting concept, but disappointing execution.
I was disappointed with this book. It has an interesting concept, but it’s confusing and dull. It would have been better if someone other than Hozark was the main character. Hozark is already a master, and so he doesn’t have to struggle with anything. He kept coming up against “super dangerous enemies”, but handled them as easily as breathing because he is just that awesome. The characters don’t struggle with anything in the book. It made it really dull, and I was rolling my eyes throughout it. The assassin organization is super secretive, or is supposed to be, but Hozark is really talkative about his organization. The fight scenes are not well written. They just summarize what happens (for example: the men stood no chance, and he left bodies in his wake). Interesting concept, but disappointing execution.
February 27, 2021
This is a book that didn't know what it wanted to be. Was it a fantasy tale with magic? Science Fiction because they hopped from planet to planet? A vampire story because the assassins had fangs and would suck the power out of someone? Who knows because it was all those things.
My first bit of criticism is 'why space'? Hopping from planet to planet did nothing to advance the story. It could have well been told as happening on the surface of a single planet. I found that annoying because it was just a vehicle. Very little happened in space except for that one major incident which I will leave it up to the readers to discover.
Secondly, there was no tension. The characters were pretty much able to get themselves out of any situation, accomplish any contract or perform any action they needed to do. The 'magic' became a deus ex machina because it was used so much and so many people had access to it. There were very few setbacks...everything went more or less the way that it was intended. Sure, there were a few times when the changed the plan because of mercenaries or some obstacle in their path. I don't consider that a major setback...especially as they were able to adapt.
The characters had no life. I wanted the co-pilot to be something more than a wise cracking ass. Maybe he was a spy for Samara or the Council of Twenty. No, he was just a smart assed co-pilot. There was so much more potential with that character. Even the tension between Samara and Hozark was weak. I found myself not caring about their previous relationship because it didn't add anything to the tension. Again, a lost opportunity. The rest of the characters were dull and unexciting. Bud's character changed from someone who seemed like he had some sense, to a drunk that enjoyed cavorting about town regardless of the consequences.
I wanted this to be a good series but there was just too much magic. I have read other books where magic and space where intertwined quite well but here, the magic overwhelmed everything. There wasn't enough back story. Who was the Council of Twenty, how did they come about, why was everyone so afraid of them? Because they were magical? Or because they were evil, ruthless and cruel and used their magic to support that. Were they all bad or just a few.
I'm sorry I just didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I probably won't read any further in the series because, quite frankly, I just didn't care enough about what happened to the characters to invest my time in it.
My first bit of criticism is 'why space'? Hopping from planet to planet did nothing to advance the story. It could have well been told as happening on the surface of a single planet. I found that annoying because it was just a vehicle. Very little happened in space except for that one major incident which I will leave it up to the readers to discover.
Secondly, there was no tension. The characters were pretty much able to get themselves out of any situation, accomplish any contract or perform any action they needed to do. The 'magic' became a deus ex machina because it was used so much and so many people had access to it. There were very few setbacks...everything went more or less the way that it was intended. Sure, there were a few times when the changed the plan because of mercenaries or some obstacle in their path. I don't consider that a major setback...especially as they were able to adapt.
The characters had no life. I wanted the co-pilot to be something more than a wise cracking ass. Maybe he was a spy for Samara or the Council of Twenty. No, he was just a smart assed co-pilot. There was so much more potential with that character. Even the tension between Samara and Hozark was weak. I found myself not caring about their previous relationship because it didn't add anything to the tension. Again, a lost opportunity. The rest of the characters were dull and unexciting. Bud's character changed from someone who seemed like he had some sense, to a drunk that enjoyed cavorting about town regardless of the consequences.
I wanted this to be a good series but there was just too much magic. I have read other books where magic and space where intertwined quite well but here, the magic overwhelmed everything. There wasn't enough back story. Who was the Council of Twenty, how did they come about, why was everyone so afraid of them? Because they were magical? Or because they were evil, ruthless and cruel and used their magic to support that. Were they all bad or just a few.
I'm sorry I just didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would. I probably won't read any further in the series because, quite frankly, I just didn't care enough about what happened to the characters to invest my time in it.
May 17, 2024
Decent but not great. The story moves pretty well,, it doesn't bog down in the details, but sometimes it's the details that give a story it's pop, there weren't ever any details of the fight sequences, which would have lent authenticity to our characters. I also feel like the writing is a little amateurish, the author uses lots of modern metaphors that seem out of place with some of the other language and settings. And occasionally it feels like the narrator makes a side comment to the reader which also feels out of place with the rest of the writing. But really, it's not a bad book, it's enjoyable and probably aimed at a younger audience than myself.
December 9, 2020
I love Scott Baron, but these are not his best😭
Needs another run by a proofreader, and an editor. ( You can only say 'but' so many times before it gets annoying. ) What happened to the evil beings (green and black) in the heavily magically protected cave, what were they working on, and what is the plan to save those beings who have been tortured and then murdered? What are they building on that innocent planet? I have more questions, but this is a good start. Have to say I missed Bawb In this one.
Needs another run by a proofreader, and an editor. ( You can only say 'but' so many times before it gets annoying. ) What happened to the evil beings (green and black) in the heavily magically protected cave, what were they working on, and what is the plan to save those beings who have been tortured and then murdered? What are they building on that innocent planet? I have more questions, but this is a good start. Have to say I missed Bawb In this one.
December 8, 2020
Mixed feelings
This was not my cup of tea. It was interesting enough for me to read both the first and second book but I could not seriously engage with the characters and so will probably not finish this series.
This was not my cup of tea. It was interesting enough for me to read both the first and second book but I could not seriously engage with the characters and so will probably not finish this series.
May 25, 2022
Assasins
This book features a fellowship of Assassin's that are also vampires. They drain magic out of their victims along with their blood. And these are the good guys! Everything here runs on magic not technology, even interstellar space ships. A fun, though light weight read.
This book features a fellowship of Assassin's that are also vampires. They drain magic out of their victims along with their blood. And these are the good guys! Everything here runs on magic not technology, even interstellar space ships. A fun, though light weight read.
December 24, 2020
Very well done. I look forward to reading the series. Great characters
January 28, 2021
I loved the characters in this book. The assassins' and how they are trained was quite interesting as well. The magic science in this book was not fully developed but was quite interesting.
February 27, 2021
Excellent
Great cast of characters both good and evil with twists that you don't expect to be. You don't want to put the book down, just keep turning pages.
Great cast of characters both good and evil with twists that you don't expect to be. You don't want to put the book down, just keep turning pages.
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