A Corporate Coup

Adventures of a Jump Space Accountant #4

by Andrew Moriarty

Jake's confused.There are shootings in space, fighting in the streets, and Nadine is being friendly. It's the middle of a revolution but Jose is buying welding equipment, Dashi's diverted him to look for a lost ship, and Nadine has volunteered to help. Strange, but Dashi always knows what he's doing.But with alliances failing and allies fighting each other, what is really going on? Whose side is he on? The good guys? Or the bad?Jake, Dashi, Jose, Nadine and the Admiral are back in book 4 in the adventures of a Jump space Accountant. If you like strategy over tactics, and thought before action, this series is for you.

Genres: Science Fiction

280 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2021

About the author

Andrew Moriarty has been reading science fiction his whole life, and he always wondered about the stories he read. How did they ever pay the mortgage for that space ship? Why doesn’t it ever need to be refueled? What would happen if it broke, but the parts were backordered for weeks? And why doesn’t anybody ever have to charge sales tax? Despairing on finding the answers to these questions, he decided to write a book about how space ships would function in the real world. Ships need fuel, fuel costs money, and the accountants run everything.
He was born in Canada, and has lived in Toronto, Vancouver, Los Angeles, Germany, and Maastricht. Previously he worked as a telephone newspaper subscriptions salesman, a pizza delivery driver, wedding disc jockey, and technology trainer. Unfortunately, he also spent a great deal of time in the IT industry, designing networks and configuring routers and switches. Along the way, he picked up an ex-spy with a predilection for French Champagne, and a whippet with a murderous possessiveness for tennis balls. They live together in Brooklyn.

Reviews

[Nathan Trachta · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ok, got sucked into this series and saw book 4 was out and this finishes the series (or at least for now incase Mr. Moriarty decides to bring Jake back in the future). A fun series and this one continues the fun! The primary characters are as they’ve been in the past Jake, Nadine, Jose, and Mr. Dashi (in a reduced role this time). As with his previous novels in the series Mr. Moriarty is quick with the story and keeps things rolling. As we’ve seen in the past Jake and Nadine are “allies” yet again, this time focused on the same task though with different perspectives as always. While I love Jake and Nadine the show stealer has to be Jose. He not only rises to the occasion, it could almost be said he stole the show from Jake.
I’m not going to steal anything from Mr. Moriarty’s book and tell you about the story line. What I will say that this is another close 5 star book in general due to the fun way Mr. Moriarty writes but the killer is the limited or lack of proof reading. There’s minor flaws here that should have been caught prior to production and a couple of minor mistakes in story telling that don’t really take away from the story but do decrease the book to a solid 4 stars. It won’t stop me from checking out other stories he’s written or reading more in this series (assuming he continues it in some fashion). Fun and enjoyable books are a must and should be valued as such and this one and the entire series is a fun and enjoyable one.

[Dr susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great sci fi adventure

I admit the further adventures at the end of book 3 had me crying sad tears. Although the character didn't need my tears, the body count in book 4 is high. If I had to choose one word to describe Coup, it would be "ruthless." The world building is phenomenal, there is laugh-out-loud humor, there are several major surprises ( no, that wasn't a surprise, I figured that out), and Jake remains a loveable, tries his best accountant. The jaw-dropping revelation in the further adventures has me looking forward to the release of book 5. I strongly recommend reading this series in order. Great job, Mr Moriarty.

[Shane · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fun read. I have really enjoyed the "Accountant" series but I think this one was the best. Not only do the adventures of Jake and Nadine continue but they continue to develop as characters. My favorite parts were the vignettes of the Militia. These reminded of all my favorite Monty Python skits from decades past. They were not copies of any script but the style and timing were right on. I laughed out loud several times. The afterward suggests that there is more to come, but this books ends very well and stands largely on its own.

[David Provan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oddly likeable

The main character in this series is a blend of Candide and Superman. The plots are contrived and motivations can be hard to follow. However, as a whole the series gives a far more realistic idea of the problems of living in a multitude of small habitats than any by more famous authors. Many of the peripheral characters are fully fleshed out in just a paragraph or two, to the point where you regret their death or disappearance. I look forward to Book 5.

[Skip · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have thoroughly enjoyed this series and “Corporate Coup” has continued to surprise me with many new twists. This book also delves much deeper into the personalities of Jake and Nadine and I really got to know them as people. The author has fleshed them out very nicely and I hope to get to read about more of their adventures sometime soon. I was given a beta copy of the book for an honest review.

[Gavin Buckley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent kindel series

Unlike most of the sci-fi dross, plot and mechanics actually grounded in reality. Believable, worth the read, even better at kindle price

[Tan Ponk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great fun

Enjoyable series, best started at the beginning. Lots of twists to keep one entertained. Humanity at its finest on display.

[Daniel Carr · Rating 4 out of 5]

A confused mix of things

The actual book itself (The main body of it) was interesting and had lots of twists and turns... However there are two main points I have a bit of an issue with.

The first one is the fact that there were simply too many different points of view and characters and eventually I often felt a little lost in the miasma of it all... But to his credit they were often well written, if a little one dimensional.

The second is a little bit of a personal qualm and not necessarily anything to do with the writing... By the way, spoilers. But I felt the ending was massively undeserved, any idiot could tell that there was something brewing between the two main characters but I feel that it could have done with a little more development. But more than this, I feel that they probably should not have needed up together at all... But again, a personal issue, nothing to do with the actual writing itself.

[Ronald Spitzer · Rating 5 out of 5]

When a person gets sick for several days ,it is best to have a good book on hand to make the time pass quicker and a mind clear enough to enjoy the read. This is the book to fit this situation. The corporate relationship of these two main characters have their twists and turns all the while everyone is chasing and shooting at everyone else. You might say Dashi gets it! This is another action space opera in his Jake Stewart series from Andrew Moriarty, This one continues the character growth from past books by advancing the plot by using the continued growth intertwined with the plot action andI mean ACTION! This is a fun read to make someone feeling bad able to ignore the pains for a while. Five Stars!

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jake gets shot. Jake gets shot by Nadine. That's a given. The rest is serious business, life and death for so many, over red-green-blue trays and everyone, I MEAN EVERYONE, is trying to save civilization by shooting the other guys.
Sometimes a guy's gotta spend time in space to catch a break. Find out how Jake does that (and Nadine finds him anyway). These many voices tell more than one tale, so you'll have a choice of who to believe, who survives, and how.

[Thomas Lennek · Rating 5 out of 5]

A not to read. Another excellent entry in the science fiction series featuring an accountant as an action hero. One of the challenges of reading a series out of sequence is "filling in the gaps." Author Moriarty does not disappoint providing enough nuggets to provide context while keeping the plot moving.

[Beach Bum · Rating 4 out of 5]

This really is a fun series of books. Very different to my usual sci-fi but still enjoyable
Whilst the primary character is supposed to be Jake, the other characters have come into their own the more the story progresses
Until now, there has been little violence and whilst there is more in book 4, it's still not a lot and certainly not the primary topic

Looking forward to book 5

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ha ! Auditor adventures…

Once more Jake gets into the thick of it. He’s changed, thinking ahead and no longer just content to let others decide. The story becomes bigger than just the local star cluster…

[Tony A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hope there is another one

So many great ends tied up. This could really be the end of the series, but at the same time there is enough open points that a new trilogy could easily have been setup.

I hope that’s the case. Absolutely great series!

[William Howe · Rating 5 out of 5]

You should read this

The MC is not heroic, but he is a hero.

It’s the humor that makes this special. Almost Python-esque. Knowledge makes all the difference. Fortune favors the prepared.

Definitely getting the next novel when it comes out.

[Steve · Rating 5 out of 5]

At times it was a bit difficult to follow...

But it quickly leveled out. I really enjoyed the storyline as well as the extra bit after the end of the book! I am uncertain what will happen next, or if there will be a next but I will be waiting for my next discovery.

[Dave Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Our favorite accountant in the future occupies a less central role in this book of more characters and even more meta events, which is why I liked it a bit less than the predecessors, I think most looking for satisfying space opera may feel otherwise.

[john Calkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Other reviewers have mentioned why this series is so unique and enjoyable. I think it is a treasure. However, the Kindle version of Book #4 needs more editing. Some passages are jumbled just enough to be irritating.

[JoAnn Baasch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full speed ahead

If you like space adventure this novel will be your cup of tea. Fast paced, inventive, and very funny. The plot twists make sense. The characters are finding their shapes. Take a chance and read this. You won’t be disappointed.

[D. Jensen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Five Star Book with Three Star Editing

I'm hoping there is another installment on the near horizon. Truly funny with a sterling cast of buffoons (except for Jake, Dashi, Jose and a couple of others). Now if Moriarty can just get a decent editor. . . .

[Dave Milbrandt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am enjoying the development of this series. I am appreciating the humor more (I am not sure there is more of it, but I am noticing it more) and, while we all like spending time with Jake and Nadine, developing side stories with which they interact is engaging.

[x x x · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good work

Fine expansion and multiple intersecting story lines the work within the conceptual framework in the collection of sequels. Timelines don't always match so the jumps cover them well.

[Dale C Braly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was not sure I would enjoy this series

But I did enjoy premise it was different but the story worked, the characters are flushed out and the story had a nice pace to it.

[Shawn Wasilensky · Rating 5 out of 5]

The best series!

I really hope this isn’t the end of road for Jake & company. I’ve laughed so much reading these, now I want to see how they handle the jump!

[Mark · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good series. Nice to see Jake come into his own.

[Trax Armstrong · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't stop laughing

This was incredibly fun to read.

Probably the best of the series so far.

Will be looking forward to Jake and Nadine's adventure in the next one.

[richard lowe · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyable read

Good series of books with decent plot line and characters .Enjoyed the entire series and it has enough legs that if the author plans another series I would read it

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

A little confusing

A pretty good story but with all the factions and different characters, it was a little hard to keep up with who was part of which faction.

[Emz · Rating 4 out of 5]

"There's a lot going on here – a lot of fun, a lot of sarcasm, and a lot of action, considering Jake is an accountant, or well, sort of a numbers guy, if you will. The Fab Three – Jake, Jose, and Dashi – are prognosticators on another level. Never mind chess grandmasters; they're more like 3D chess grandmasters, playing the game to perfection, thinking of moves well in advance. They're almost God-like in their predictions and manipulations of the other players on the board. The plot thickens like a prehistoric tar pit, and we get a glimpse into Jake's home and childhood, along with some interesting revelations about his father's past. All of this culminates into an action-packed, page-turning extravaganza.

Jake's interactions with Nadine are priceless; their banter suggests underlying tensions in their relationship. The interesting ending finally shows Jake sharpening his pencil. A gripping read indeed!"

[Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Moriarty, Andrew. A Corporate Coup. Adventures of a Jump Space Accountant, No. 4. Kindle, 2021.
If you like nerdish heroes whose true abilities are easy to underestimate, Jake, of the Jump Space Accountant series is your guy. A poor kid who grew up in an asteroid belt where he learned how to make jackleg repairs in microgravity, Jake earned a scholarship from an interstellar insurance company to study accounting. His corporate spy girlfriend thinks he leads a dull life, even though she has shot him more than once. But Jake always figures out a way to find something in the tech manuals or contract paperwork that will allow him to survive and prosper. Moriarty is now a regular guilty pleasure read for me. 4 stars.