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Rim Jumper #1
Prime Example
Even the best bounty hunter in the galaxy can be surprised by the unexpected.
Attacked and left for dead in the blackness of space, bounty hunter Kole Anwynn races to pursue the ship that came out of nowhere. There are many in the galaxy who would want him dead, but his wounded pride won't let him forgive the attempt.
When the trail leads him to a backwater planet on the galactic Rim, he goes in search of a local guide. The young taxi driver, with her pink dreadlocks and equally vibrant personality, uses her knowledge of the underworld to assist his hunt for the unknown assassin. From a small-time crime boss to a web of intrigue that spreads across dozens of systems, they have their work cut out for them. Treachery and betrayal await Kole, along with a choice that he never thought to face.
Will the end of his hunt be more unexpected than the beginning?
Attacked and left for dead in the blackness of space, bounty hunter Kole Anwynn races to pursue the ship that came out of nowhere. There are many in the galaxy who would want him dead, but his wounded pride won't let him forgive the attempt.
When the trail leads him to a backwater planet on the galactic Rim, he goes in search of a local guide. The young taxi driver, with her pink dreadlocks and equally vibrant personality, uses her knowledge of the underworld to assist his hunt for the unknown assassin. From a small-time crime boss to a web of intrigue that spreads across dozens of systems, they have their work cut out for them. Treachery and betrayal await Kole, along with a choice that he never thought to face.
Will the end of his hunt be more unexpected than the beginning?
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264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 9, 2021
104 people are currently reading
371 people want to read
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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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January 25, 2024
A love story
Well, it's really a lot more than that but in the end it does kind of boil down to one. It's an intriguing story with some really good action and some great characters. The whole concept of someone living in space really works. As a loner Kole does everything his way but you never know when things can change. Sometimes you find friends in places you hadn't expected to. I enjoyed the storyline and would like to see where their adventures take them in the future.
Well, it's really a lot more than that but in the end it does kind of boil down to one. It's an intriguing story with some really good action and some great characters. The whole concept of someone living in space really works. As a loner Kole does everything his way but you never know when things can change. Sometimes you find friends in places you hadn't expected to. I enjoyed the storyline and would like to see where their adventures take them in the future.
October 26, 2023
It was great until..
Who doesn't love an unsuspecting father tale? But, then it turned into a would-be romance between a guy who is both old enough to think of Neela as a kid AND to need rej7v treatments not to ache.
So what she turns out to be a 22 year old who only acts like a naive 16 year old, it's still a huge power imbalance for a relationship and creepy AF.
Without that, I'd have given the book 5 stars, easily. But.. ugh.
Who doesn't love an unsuspecting father tale? But, then it turned into a would-be romance between a guy who is both old enough to think of Neela as a kid AND to need rej7v treatments not to ache.
So what she turns out to be a 22 year old who only acts like a naive 16 year old, it's still a huge power imbalance for a relationship and creepy AF.
Without that, I'd have given the book 5 stars, easily. But.. ugh.
August 23, 2024
Bounty hunters with souped-up spaceships and smart computers are a space opera staple, but indie writer Tim Rangnow does a good job with this instantiation. Bounty hunter Kole Anwynn is on the chase when he runs into Neela, a streetwise taxi driver who looks 16 but isn’t. Romance and action ensue as they team up to chase an assassin. The apparent age gap between the couple may make some readers go “eew,” but Neela is more mature than she looks, and Kole is in good shape for his age. Imagine a movie starring a forty-something Harrison Ford with the ingenue of your choice. One thing made me shake my head: would a master criminal actually hire a high-priced assassin to kill a bounty hunter? Maybe. But Rangnow doesn’t establish its plausibility early enough.
January 9, 2022
Amazing
Hiring an assassin to kill the best bounty hunter in the known universe has got to be a bad idea, but someone has, and now he's looking for them. Brilliant storyline believable characters come alive on the page with plots within plots guaranteed to keep you turning pages you won't be able to put this book down, with twists and turns you won't see coming this is a must-read, highly recommend, I don't often give five stars but this deserves them in fact if I could give more than five stars I would, its that good, Baz
Hiring an assassin to kill the best bounty hunter in the known universe has got to be a bad idea, but someone has, and now he's looking for them. Brilliant storyline believable characters come alive on the page with plots within plots guaranteed to keep you turning pages you won't be able to put this book down, with twists and turns you won't see coming this is a must-read, highly recommend, I don't often give five stars but this deserves them in fact if I could give more than five stars I would, its that good, Baz
January 4, 2022
A good book! This is a good introduction to a series that seems a good combination of crime/mystery and science fiction. Kole and Neela are great characters; the action is fast and furious; the plot moves fast. All-in-all, a fun and enjoyable read.
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review.
I won a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway for this honest review.
February 28, 2022
A Good Start
Decent writing with relatively few errors, good character development and a storyline that carries the reader forward. Some of the descriptions of conflicts are gruesome and bloody, but the protagonists survive. This book ends on a positive note, and leads into the next installment.
Decent writing with relatively few errors, good character development and a storyline that carries the reader forward. Some of the descriptions of conflicts are gruesome and bloody, but the protagonists survive. This book ends on a positive note, and leads into the next installment.
March 30, 2023
Well done story. It's a story of betrayal, intrigue, innocence, politics and so much more. If you like bounty hunter stories, you'll likely enjoy this offering. If you're a scifi fan, then you're equally likely to want this one on your read shelf.
I liked this one, and wouldn't mind reading more in the series.
I liked this one, and wouldn't mind reading more in the series.
July 28, 2023
I was surprised by how entertaining this book was.
I have been reading science fiction books for many years. I'm surprised I have not heard of this book or the author before. Thankfully, I was lucky enough to take a chance and was rewarded with a great adventure. I would recommend this to anyone that I know.
I have been reading science fiction books for many years. I'm surprised I have not heard of this book or the author before. Thankfully, I was lucky enough to take a chance and was rewarded with a great adventure. I would recommend this to anyone that I know.
January 16, 2024
The bounty hunter finds a friend
Kole a bounty hunter is attacked by an assassin and chases them back to a rim world. In searching for the assassin he meets Neela a taxi driver, who helps him and becomes entangled in his search. I don’t want to give too much away but this is part of a series!
Kole a bounty hunter is attacked by an assassin and chases them back to a rim world. In searching for the assassin he meets Neela a taxi driver, who helps him and becomes entangled in his search. I don’t want to give too much away but this is part of a series!
August 20, 2021
Galaxy in spades
Space ships,gun battles, funny romance and fighting.A bounty hunter alone looking for a nemasis and finds a cabie with spark. Good read.
Space ships,gun battles, funny romance and fighting.A bounty hunter alone looking for a nemasis and finds a cabie with spark. Good read.
August 5, 2022
Thoroughly enjoyed this first book in the series. Occasionally over described/explained bits of plot but otherwise interesting and engaging. Will definitely read the next book in the series.
March 5, 2023
Space bounty hunter gets involved with fabulously wealthy enemies and finds the love of his life
April 7, 2023
Fast paced
Pretty good take on life in the galaxy with a lot of interplay between the various characters. I look forward to the next book eagerly.
Pretty good take on life in the galaxy with a lot of interplay between the various characters. I look forward to the next book eagerly.
November 7, 2023
Prime -cld
Wonderful dialog and story content. Believable characters and a great story line a wonderful science fiction story. Thrilling to read.
Wonderful dialog and story content. Believable characters and a great story line a wonderful science fiction story. Thrilling to read.
June 17, 2025
Bounty hunter or target?
A fun tale, well written with lots of action and you will enjoy the ending. Grab a copy, put your feet up and start reading. You won’t be disappointed.
A fun tale, well written with lots of action and you will enjoy the ending. Grab a copy, put your feet up and start reading. You won’t be disappointed.
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