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Space Rogues #8
Here There Be Monsters
When an old friend and client calls, the crew of the Ghost answers.Lesson learned, don't answer calls.Despite their misgivings the crew agrees to do a job that the GC Governing Council wants to ensure is on the down low.That should have been their first sign of trouble.Saddled with all kinds of unwanted passengers, the crew has to save the day.Again.
340 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 1, 2021
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About the author
John Wilker
29 books96 followersJohn lives in Denver with his amazing wife, and two nutty little dogs, where he enjoys patio beers, gardening, and camping.
He's been writing since he could but made the leap to sharing with the public in 2017 with his Space Rogues series.
John is an active member of the SFWA as wells as a board member of the Colorado Authors League.
He also writes under the pen name J. Beckett.
He's been writing since he could but made the leap to sharing with the public in 2017 with his Space Rogues series.
John is an active member of the SFWA as wells as a board member of the Colorado Authors League.
He also writes under the pen name J. Beckett.
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January 6, 2021
This is book eight of a series about a rogue of a space farmer/smuggler/adventurer along with an amusing and motley crew of alien cohorts. I suggest following the series in order to enjoy the references about, and background of, the various characters and villains. As a stand-alone novel I found some of the transitions between scenes a bit disjointed. With a background in the various characters motivations and previous actions this would be no problem.
I always avoid spoilers and do not reiterate storylines. There is plenty if non-stop actions, quirky characters and enough amusing interactions to rate thus book 5 stars without the previously mentioned difficult storyline transitions.
I thoroughly recommend this book for all people who enjoy the space opera genre. You will enjoy it!
I always avoid spoilers and do not reiterate storylines. There is plenty if non-stop actions, quirky characters and enough amusing interactions to rate thus book 5 stars without the previously mentioned difficult storyline transitions.
I thoroughly recommend this book for all people who enjoy the space opera genre. You will enjoy it!
May 25, 2021
I received an ARC - and the reason why I would sign up as an ARC reader is that I seriously love this fun space opera series. Immorally, Book 8 in the series doesn't disappoint. You have fantastic dialogue between the main characters and a whole new group of aliens and droids to get to know. Of note, you really need to have read the other books in the Space Rogues series before this to understand the sequence of events (and relationship between many of the characters) that have led up to this new adventure.
May 1, 2021
Well developed characters.
Love the dialog between characters.krebnack and drennog! I love the joke and human culture references. No long missile battle sequences. You feel like you are one of the gang..the whole series.
Love the dialog between characters.krebnack and drennog! I love the joke and human culture references. No long missile battle sequences. You feel like you are one of the gang..the whole series.
May 21, 2021
Really enjoyed reading the story and could not guess what was going to happen and never saw what happened towards the end. I have no doubt there will be another book coming out as the story is now where complete yet, I see more to come.
May 14, 2021
Monsters everywhere.
The Consortium have something the crew of the Ghost doesn't believe they should possess. They take it from them and give it to the GC. Then they go home.
The Consortium have something the crew of the Ghost doesn't believe they should possess. They take it from them and give it to the GC. Then they go home.
May 20, 2021
Well done John!
Still the snappy crew and continued troubles…aaaaaacccckkkk! Fun times! Hold onto your butts! - as Wil would say. Enjoy the ride!
Still the snappy crew and continued troubles…aaaaaacccckkkk! Fun times! Hold onto your butts! - as Wil would say. Enjoy the ride!
June 4, 2021
Excellent read. Can't wait for the next book.
June 23, 2021
Will the Warrior
I am enamored with the Roque Series. Every book is e n entertaining and I am captured by the book. I would like to live on the ship and hang out with everyone.
I am enamored with the Roque Series. Every book is e n entertaining and I am captured by the book. I would like to live on the ship and hang out with everyone.
January 16, 2022
Always fun to see what the crew is going to do next!
Definitely a page turner and hard to put down.
Loved the inclusivity of Len - they/them
Definitely a page turner and hard to put down.
Loved the inclusivity of Len - they/them
November 6, 2022
Good read.
Fast paced, new characters were well fleshed out and the other characters stayed the same as they should. Only negative I saw was the book was a little predictable.
Fast paced, new characters were well fleshed out and the other characters stayed the same as they should. Only negative I saw was the book was a little predictable.
September 22, 2023
Another good story (episode?) in this series. While not my favorite so far, it is still solid. I’m sad I’m getting near the end of the series.
November 10, 2025
More fun with Wil Calder and crew getting in over their head before finding a way out of this latest mess.
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