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Lagrange Rising
Each Lagrange book is a stand-alone thrill ride. Read this one now and enjoy!
The bodies of wealthy seniors are being dumped in Lagrange, their ID implants surgically removed, their bank accounts emptied. Authorities learn that the elderly victims were snatched from Nova Terra on the Moon. Lagrange is a sovereign nation, a massive space structure orbiting between Earth and the Moon, so the chilling crimes fall under the purview of the Interworld Marshals Service. Cuss Abbott, a resourceful and tenacious investigator, starts the case with few clues, a rising body count, and politicians demanding answers. The criminals are seemingly invisible, disappearing after each heinous act. Shadowed by his partner, an enhanced human named Ygo, Cuss corners the butchers, setting in motion a confrontation with tragic results. Distraught, he bulls ahead, pursuing the killers across worlds to a suspense-filled showdown.
Keywords : scifi thriller, police procedural, space opera, crime drama, futuristic detective, suspense, strong protagonist, light romance, space western, conflict, intrigue
The bodies of wealthy seniors are being dumped in Lagrange, their ID implants surgically removed, their bank accounts emptied. Authorities learn that the elderly victims were snatched from Nova Terra on the Moon. Lagrange is a sovereign nation, a massive space structure orbiting between Earth and the Moon, so the chilling crimes fall under the purview of the Interworld Marshals Service. Cuss Abbott, a resourceful and tenacious investigator, starts the case with few clues, a rising body count, and politicians demanding answers. The criminals are seemingly invisible, disappearing after each heinous act. Shadowed by his partner, an enhanced human named Ygo, Cuss corners the butchers, setting in motion a confrontation with tragic results. Distraught, he bulls ahead, pursuing the killers across worlds to a suspense-filled showdown.
Keywords : scifi thriller, police procedural, space opera, crime drama, futuristic detective, suspense, strong protagonist, light romance, space western, conflict, intrigue
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309 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 10, 2022
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Doug J. Cooper
11 books469 followersWhen he is not writing science fiction novels, Doug fills his day working as a professor emeritus of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at UConn, and as founder and director of Control Station, Inc. His passions include telling inventive tales, mentoring driven individuals, and everything sci-tech. He lives in Connecticut with his darling wife and with pictures of his son, who is off somewhere in the world creating adventures of his own.
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July 26, 2022
Review coming!
August 3, 2022
I received a review copy of this book from the author. This review is in no way affected by that fact.
I used to read a lot of science fiction when I was younger. I'm not sure why I don't read SF so much these days. Maybe I should.
Lagrange Rising is not your typical sci-fi story, however. For a start, there are no aliens.
I guess the best way to describe this story is as a murder mystery set in the not-too-recent future.
The aspect that I was most impressed with is the extremely skilful and detailed world-building. The author has a background in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, and his knowledge of the subject is obvious in the way his future world operates. I won't go into detail. I'm sure others will.
Overall, Lagrange Rising is a skillfully written and crafted futuristic tale that draws the reader in from the very beginning. If I had to choose one negative aspect it would be that sometimes, the details of the operation of the orbital settlements can get a bit dry. But that's just me. I like action. Having said that, there is action aplenty in this tale. Definitely recommended.
I used to read a lot of science fiction when I was younger. I'm not sure why I don't read SF so much these days. Maybe I should.
Lagrange Rising is not your typical sci-fi story, however. For a start, there are no aliens.
I guess the best way to describe this story is as a murder mystery set in the not-too-recent future.
The aspect that I was most impressed with is the extremely skilful and detailed world-building. The author has a background in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, and his knowledge of the subject is obvious in the way his future world operates. I won't go into detail. I'm sure others will.
Overall, Lagrange Rising is a skillfully written and crafted futuristic tale that draws the reader in from the very beginning. If I had to choose one negative aspect it would be that sometimes, the details of the operation of the orbital settlements can get a bit dry. But that's just me. I like action. Having said that, there is action aplenty in this tale. Definitely recommended.
September 5, 2022
In a far-off future, Cuss Abbott is an Interworld Marshal, one of forty tasked with investigating crimes that expand between the countries of Earth, the Nova Terra colony on the Moon, the Utopia colony on Mars, and the permanent station four-city colony of Lagrange between the Earth and the Moon. He is now taking up a case of a kidnapping that has been tracked from the lunar colony to Lagrange, but once he connects with the local police force on Lagrange, he soon begins to discover that the case will uncover several kidnappings by a gang intended to steal wealth from bank accounts to finance an illicit plan to use a colonial government location and resources to mine valuable minerals. Besides having to deal with governmental politics and personal relationships, the investigation leads Abbott to deal with the loss of life with some of the police officers assigned to work with him on the case. The story is a Dick Wolf style police procedural framed within a very interesting science fictional experience in the future. The explanation of scientific concepts used in creating and operating within a colonial structure in zero gravity, like using the centrifugal force of long spinning tubes to create a gravity force to work within, felt very believable within the story, as Abbott and his compatriots seek to uncover and stop the criminal actions of the gang. The action and adventure was tight and well written, proving to be a worthy pilot for a series of procedural case adventures for Cuss Abbott.
October 9, 2025
Interesting. I enjoyed the entire story. Good world-building and character development. The story flowed smoothly. Definitely worth the read.
August 8, 2025
Good worldbuilding
The story is pretty good, I love the setting, description, world building, some bits of inclusivity and the mystery bits. I wasn't very fond of the action scenes and of some unoriginal elements, such as the crippled aid being named something similar to Igor and the promiscuous, unjustifiedly cocky Mary Sue love interest who is so similar to a singer that she could sue for having used her likeness (the physical resemblance was one thing, but when Nonna and Bibble showed up, it all made sense). I admit I skimmed a couple of sections she was in, because I had read enough about her to guess how her next scenes were going to go (not only in terms of what was happening, but also in terms of how she was behaving and I did not find her segments a pleasant read). I wasn't very fond of the main character, either (whose name will make you laugh, I won't spoil it), but he was a moderately endearing playboy at times, smart enough to do his job and showed some compassion for close and not so close ones. He came off as someone trying to do the right thing without causing any unnecessary harm and making sure everyone was OK. The rest of the characters didn't get much "screen time", most of them weren't very developed and didn't have much of their own voice. The number of characters and settings made it hard to keep up at times, I did have to re-read some parts to make sure I understood who was where, doing what. That said, my favourite character was Ygo, followed by Juan and the governor. They came off as nice and interesting people and I honestly liked them more than the main character and his love interest. I'm looking forward to the next installment(s) of this series.
The story is pretty good, I love the setting, description, world building, some bits of inclusivity and the mystery bits. I wasn't very fond of the action scenes and of some unoriginal elements, such as the crippled aid being named something similar to Igor and the promiscuous, unjustifiedly cocky Mary Sue love interest who is so similar to a singer that she could sue for having used her likeness (the physical resemblance was one thing, but when Nonna and Bibble showed up, it all made sense). I admit I skimmed a couple of sections she was in, because I had read enough about her to guess how her next scenes were going to go (not only in terms of what was happening, but also in terms of how she was behaving and I did not find her segments a pleasant read). I wasn't very fond of the main character, either (whose name will make you laugh, I won't spoil it), but he was a moderately endearing playboy at times, smart enough to do his job and showed some compassion for close and not so close ones. He came off as someone trying to do the right thing without causing any unnecessary harm and making sure everyone was OK. The rest of the characters didn't get much "screen time", most of them weren't very developed and didn't have much of their own voice. The number of characters and settings made it hard to keep up at times, I did have to re-read some parts to make sure I understood who was where, doing what. That said, my favourite character was Ygo, followed by Juan and the governor. They came off as nice and interesting people and I honestly liked them more than the main character and his love interest. I'm looking forward to the next installment(s) of this series.
April 25, 2023
I enjoyed the characters, mystery and setting. The ending surprised me, but in a fun way.
November 21, 2022
I’ve read all Doug J. Cooper’s books in the Crystal Series and the Bump Time series. Both are excellent science fiction series and I truly enjoyed reading them. It should come as no surprise, then, that when he released Lagrange Rising (A Cuss Abbott Novel), it made its way on my TBR list. Here is my review!
Synopsis (from the author):
The bodies of wealthy seniors are being dumped in Lagrange, their ID implants cut from their skulls, their bank accounts emptied. Authorities learn that the elderly victims were snatched from Nova Terra on the Moon. Lagrange is a sovereign nation, a massive space structure orbiting between Earth and the Moon, so the chilling crimes fall under the purview of the Interworld Marshals Service. Cuss Abbott, a resourceful and tenacious investigator, starts the case with few clues, a rising body count, and politicians demanding answers. The criminals are seemingly invisible, disappearing after each heinous act. Shadowed by his partner, an enhanced human named Ygo, Cuss corners the butchers, setting in motion a confrontation with tragic results. Distraught, he bulls ahead, pursuing the killers across worlds to a suspense-filled showdown.
What I liked about Lagrange Rising:
Lagrange Rising had much to like. First, Cuss Abbott, an intriguing character to say the least. Ygo, the enhanced human helping Cuss in the background, added a lot to the story. Top-notch technology imagined for Nova Terra and Lagrange, plus the space travel was an interesting backdrop for the story. Lastly, Cuss’ romantic pursuit of Hatha put all the elements in place for an enjoyable space opera.
What I didn’t like about Lagrange Rising:
My only complaint about Lagrange Rising was that the perpetrators were revealed pretty early in the story, so apart from Cuss’ efforts to track them down, there wasn’t much mystery to it.
Overall impression of Lagrange Rising:
Lagrange Rising by Doug J. Cooper was an entertaining novel. Good characters, plenty of action, nice technology, and a bit of romance made for a good read. For those who enjoyed Mr. Cooper’s other books, this one is a good start to the new series. For those new to Mr. Cooper, add this one to your TBR list!
My rating:
4.5 Stars (rounded to 5 stars)
Synopsis (from the author):
The bodies of wealthy seniors are being dumped in Lagrange, their ID implants cut from their skulls, their bank accounts emptied. Authorities learn that the elderly victims were snatched from Nova Terra on the Moon. Lagrange is a sovereign nation, a massive space structure orbiting between Earth and the Moon, so the chilling crimes fall under the purview of the Interworld Marshals Service. Cuss Abbott, a resourceful and tenacious investigator, starts the case with few clues, a rising body count, and politicians demanding answers. The criminals are seemingly invisible, disappearing after each heinous act. Shadowed by his partner, an enhanced human named Ygo, Cuss corners the butchers, setting in motion a confrontation with tragic results. Distraught, he bulls ahead, pursuing the killers across worlds to a suspense-filled showdown.
What I liked about Lagrange Rising:
Lagrange Rising had much to like. First, Cuss Abbott, an intriguing character to say the least. Ygo, the enhanced human helping Cuss in the background, added a lot to the story. Top-notch technology imagined for Nova Terra and Lagrange, plus the space travel was an interesting backdrop for the story. Lastly, Cuss’ romantic pursuit of Hatha put all the elements in place for an enjoyable space opera.
What I didn’t like about Lagrange Rising:
My only complaint about Lagrange Rising was that the perpetrators were revealed pretty early in the story, so apart from Cuss’ efforts to track them down, there wasn’t much mystery to it.
Overall impression of Lagrange Rising:
Lagrange Rising by Doug J. Cooper was an entertaining novel. Good characters, plenty of action, nice technology, and a bit of romance made for a good read. For those who enjoyed Mr. Cooper’s other books, this one is a good start to the new series. For those new to Mr. Cooper, add this one to your TBR list!
My rating:
4.5 Stars (rounded to 5 stars)
November 25, 2022
Disclaimer: I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I want to start out with the most important positive stuff. This book had AWESOME subject matter. This felt like an actual procedural in space. I loved the crime scheme and plot. It was definitely some Law & Order Criminal Intent meets space. That really kept me turning the pages of the book. There were even some really cool characters along the way.
My main issue with the book was Cuss. Every time I started getting really into the book, his toxic masculinity was distracting. Even at the end of the book, he’s focused on the next chick he can bang and not affected at all by the woman he seemed to really like almost dying. The only emotion he felt was rage at a cop for shooting her. But he didn’t grieve when she went home. Just weird.
This book could have been 50-100 pages shorter if some brevity was used. I didn’t need things like gravity over explained to me multiple times throughout the book. It would have been far more interesting to learn more about the characters in that space or just keep tue book short and sweet.
Overall, I did really enjoy the story though. The concept overall would actually make for a cool TV series. I just wish it was a little shorter and had better character choices.
I want to start out with the most important positive stuff. This book had AWESOME subject matter. This felt like an actual procedural in space. I loved the crime scheme and plot. It was definitely some Law & Order Criminal Intent meets space. That really kept me turning the pages of the book. There were even some really cool characters along the way.
My main issue with the book was Cuss. Every time I started getting really into the book, his toxic masculinity was distracting. Even at the end of the book, he’s focused on the next chick he can bang and not affected at all by the woman he seemed to really like almost dying. The only emotion he felt was rage at a cop for shooting her. But he didn’t grieve when she went home. Just weird.
This book could have been 50-100 pages shorter if some brevity was used. I didn’t need things like gravity over explained to me multiple times throughout the book. It would have been far more interesting to learn more about the characters in that space or just keep tue book short and sweet.
Overall, I did really enjoy the story though. The concept overall would actually make for a cool TV series. I just wish it was a little shorter and had better character choices.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 4, 2024
Excellent, Fun, SciFi Thriller — Go Read This Book ASAP
This was a fun, excellent book combining SciFi and Thriller stories — and taking place at one of those wonderful Lagrangian Points we all know and love. (Well, if you don’t know of them NOW — you will!)
I didn’t know what to expect when I started to read this book, but I’m happy to have picked it up, and it’s one of the best tales I’ve come across in months. I’m definitely looking forward to book #2 of the sequence!
Unfortunately, I do have 2 gripes to air about the book’s writing! First, I think its one major flaw was the lack of more explicit human interaction and SEX! The Author definitely dives into this topic, but only with broad strokes. My 2nd problem is The Author’s describing of a certain pair of people in the present and future tenses — when, just a few pages earlier, they were described in the past tense. I found this confusing, and will leave it to other Readers to see if they observe the same conflict. And, lastly, I don’t have any problems with someone who involuntarily bends over after being shot in the belly — but, this same person was being held up by someone else’s arm wrapped around his neck — hence, I’m not so sure there would be very much forward momentum …
Despite or because of all of the above comments — DEFINITELY GO READ THIS BOOK!
This was a fun, excellent book combining SciFi and Thriller stories — and taking place at one of those wonderful Lagrangian Points we all know and love. (Well, if you don’t know of them NOW — you will!)
I didn’t know what to expect when I started to read this book, but I’m happy to have picked it up, and it’s one of the best tales I’ve come across in months. I’m definitely looking forward to book #2 of the sequence!
Unfortunately, I do have 2 gripes to air about the book’s writing! First, I think its one major flaw was the lack of more explicit human interaction and SEX! The Author definitely dives into this topic, but only with broad strokes. My 2nd problem is The Author’s describing of a certain pair of people in the present and future tenses — when, just a few pages earlier, they were described in the past tense. I found this confusing, and will leave it to other Readers to see if they observe the same conflict. And, lastly, I don’t have any problems with someone who involuntarily bends over after being shot in the belly — but, this same person was being held up by someone else’s arm wrapped around his neck — hence, I’m not so sure there would be very much forward momentum …
Despite or because of all of the above comments — DEFINITELY GO READ THIS BOOK!
October 9, 2022
I received this book in a giveaway (my first one). I discovered a new author for me and probably more important I found a new law partnership team which I hope I will be able to follow in a new series. My favorite partnership, and I am sure of many others, is Detective Elijah (Lije) Bailey and R. Daniel Olivaw from Isaac Asimov's Robot Series. Professor Doug J. Cooper's Marshall's Cuss Abbott and the reclusive Ygo are a welcome reading addition as a science fiction law enforcement partnership.
While the plot takes place in the future with its many technological advances, it is not an exploration of the new wonders of technology - I was not bogged down in long discussions of the how things like a Sediment 338 works. The fact that it works and is central to the story was enough for me. The future cities and advancements provide an intriguing background, but like the characters I soon just accepted the world as it was portrayed which allowed to enjoy the characters and to become the observer of their adventures, challenges, sorrows, and relationships.
I am glad that I won in the giveaway. I found a new author, and I hope I will follow a new law enforcement partnership that will provide more fast-paced mysteries to solve. I enjoyed a couple of hours with Cuss and Ygo.
While the plot takes place in the future with its many technological advances, it is not an exploration of the new wonders of technology - I was not bogged down in long discussions of the how things like a Sediment 338 works. The fact that it works and is central to the story was enough for me. The future cities and advancements provide an intriguing background, but like the characters I soon just accepted the world as it was portrayed which allowed to enjoy the characters and to become the observer of their adventures, challenges, sorrows, and relationships.
I am glad that I won in the giveaway. I found a new author, and I hope I will follow a new law enforcement partnership that will provide more fast-paced mysteries to solve. I enjoyed a couple of hours with Cuss and Ygo.
November 9, 2022
I have decided I love murder mysteries set in space. If you’ve read and liked the Retrieval Artist series, this book is very similar. There is a detective solving a mystery in the future world where humans live in space. There is lots of action, a strong partnership, and a little romance. It’s so fun to see what an author envisions the future in space to look like. The descriptions of the worlds and differences of acting in space were very believable and added a degree of realism that made it all seem possible.
This book keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you want to keep reading to find out what’s going to happen next. There was enough suspense even though you knew pretty early on who the bad guys were and what they were doing.
I loved the relationship between Cuss and Ygo. It was such a unique take to make Ygo an enhanced human who lives in seclusion rather than an AI. I do wonder how the other marshals manage without a Ygo of their own.
I hope the author writes more of these novels as I have thoroughly enjoyed this one and would definitely read more.
***I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. All opinions expressed within are my own.***
This book keeps you on the edge of your seat and makes you want to keep reading to find out what’s going to happen next. There was enough suspense even though you knew pretty early on who the bad guys were and what they were doing.
I loved the relationship between Cuss and Ygo. It was such a unique take to make Ygo an enhanced human who lives in seclusion rather than an AI. I do wonder how the other marshals manage without a Ygo of their own.
I hope the author writes more of these novels as I have thoroughly enjoyed this one and would definitely read more.
***I won this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. All opinions expressed within are my own.***
October 19, 2022
I won this book from Goodreads-Giveaway.
I thought the world-building was pretty cool, the pacing was good, and the relationship between Cuss and Ygo was my favorite part. This is one of those mysteries where we as the reader knows who-done-it right away, but we have to wait for the main character to figure it out along the way. I did find myself getting bogged down by the police procedurals; I know they had to be followed, but sometimes I found myself skimming over those parts. I did like Hatha; she was the most fleshed-out female character, and her relationship with Cuss was consensual, which is all to the good. An enjoyable read.
I thought the world-building was pretty cool, the pacing was good, and the relationship between Cuss and Ygo was my favorite part. This is one of those mysteries where we as the reader knows who-done-it right away, but we have to wait for the main character to figure it out along the way. I did find myself getting bogged down by the police procedurals; I know they had to be followed, but sometimes I found myself skimming over those parts. I did like Hatha; she was the most fleshed-out female character, and her relationship with Cuss was consensual, which is all to the good. An enjoyable read.
July 5, 2025
Space Opera
This space opera was an enjoyable read with interesting characters and plot. While you know almost from the beginning who the perpetrators are, how Marshall Cuss Abbott gains enough evidence to convict them takes dedication. An interesting twist is how the marshall is connected to another who is an almost completely interfaced AI individual that provides insightful information. Some parts had too much detailed technical information that didn't move the story forward.
This space opera was an enjoyable read with interesting characters and plot. While you know almost from the beginning who the perpetrators are, how Marshall Cuss Abbott gains enough evidence to convict them takes dedication. An interesting twist is how the marshall is connected to another who is an almost completely interfaced AI individual that provides insightful information. Some parts had too much detailed technical information that didn't move the story forward.
September 9, 2022
The author had me at Cuss Abbott.
Can you think of a more perfect name for a hotshot law enforcer? Or a more fun concept than an Interworld Marshal? The author has outdone himself at world building. The story is well written, the characters developed and fleshed out. You love the good guys and hate the bad. I found his relationship with his partner Ygo fascinating. Between the two of them they cover all bases when on the trail of murder and cyber theft. It’s obvious the author knows his way around sci fi.
This is a highly enjoyable space opera. Cooper fans are going to love Cuss and his hijinks.
Can you think of a more perfect name for a hotshot law enforcer? Or a more fun concept than an Interworld Marshal? The author has outdone himself at world building. The story is well written, the characters developed and fleshed out. You love the good guys and hate the bad. I found his relationship with his partner Ygo fascinating. Between the two of them they cover all bases when on the trail of murder and cyber theft. It’s obvious the author knows his way around sci fi.
This is a highly enjoyable space opera. Cooper fans are going to love Cuss and his hijinks.
October 10, 2022
Harry Bosch in space
Early on author told me who did it and the motive.
So.
Now what?
Just a bunch of blah blah blah police procedural.
An interesting world where people live on Earth, the Moon, Mars and Lagrange, a space city built between Earth and the Moon.
The characters were dull and the dialogue was robotic.
Only ninety nine cents so you get what you pay for.
Early on author told me who did it and the motive.
So.
Now what?
Just a bunch of blah blah blah police procedural.
An interesting world where people live on Earth, the Moon, Mars and Lagrange, a space city built between Earth and the Moon.
The characters were dull and the dialogue was robotic.
Only ninety nine cents so you get what you pay for.
September 21, 2022
This was a Goodreads giveaway.
This book is more mystery than science fiction but there is a good blending of both. The investigating marshal is a relatable character. The pacing kept me engaged in moving forward in the book too. It’s a nice escape from the world to sink into this book.
This book is more mystery than science fiction but there is a good blending of both. The investigating marshal is a relatable character. The pacing kept me engaged in moving forward in the book too. It’s a nice escape from the world to sink into this book.
April 9, 2025
Good story
I usually don't read cops and robbers stories, but this one had enough sci-fi to keep me interested. This story had some interesting ideas about law enforcement and space habitats that I enjoyed. And the bad guys were very believable.
I usually don't read cops and robbers stories, but this one had enough sci-fi to keep me interested. This story had some interesting ideas about law enforcement and space habitats that I enjoyed. And the bad guys were very believable.
August 23, 2022
A first class space novel with enjoyable characters.
October 16, 2022
Goodreads giveaway book
While this is not the usual book I read I did enjoy it. There were parts that got a bit too technical for me but I’m sure that’s a plus for others.
While this is not the usual book I read I did enjoy it. There were parts that got a bit too technical for me but I’m sure that’s a plus for others.
October 28, 2022
Who knew there was a mystery/scifi/crime genre?! What a fun read!!
December 6, 2022
Thank you for the giveaway!!
What a great book! Kept me on my toes, well-written and fleshed out characters that I would definitely read a series of~!
What a great book! Kept me on my toes, well-written and fleshed out characters that I would definitely read a series of~!
May 29, 2023
Phenomenal story
Thank you Doug J. Cooper for writing this phenomenal story.
You really wrote a truly engaging story.
Read this book.
Thank you Doug J. Cooper for writing this phenomenal story.
You really wrote a truly engaging story.
Read this book.
July 13, 2024
Space opera mystery - crime - police procedure story. Purchased this edition on June 9, 2024, from Amazon for free. Read Kindle book using Alexa audio asset.
July 20, 2024
A fun read
Kidnappings, murders, zero gravity sex with beautiful women - what else could a space cop ask for? And well, almost believeably written
Kidnappings, murders, zero gravity sex with beautiful women - what else could a space cop ask for? And well, almost believeably written
July 21, 2025
Interesting sci-fi detective story with some memorable characters, loved Ygo.
Innovative tech.
I’ll read more shortly.
Innovative tech.
I’ll read more shortly.
August 13, 2025
Fun read! Believable SF!
The story was interesting, believable and well paced. Very reminiscent of early Heinlein read in my youth. Worth reading, in my humble opinion!
The story was interesting, believable and well paced. Very reminiscent of early Heinlein read in my youth. Worth reading, in my humble opinion!
September 3, 2025
A very enjoyable tale
This is my first book of this series and I really enjoyed it. It felt real, witty, and entertaining. We'll done!
This is my first book of this series and I really enjoyed it. It felt real, witty, and entertaining. We'll done!
August 3, 2022
A new series from the author of the Crystal Series and the Bump Time trilogy.
I received an ARC of this book. While this book as a different “feel” to it from the author’s earlier works, it has enough twists to keep the reader engaged and enough science/techy stuff for any scifi fan. The author delves into a new area with a scifi murder mystery that is based on a frightening premise: old people disappearing without a trace while their money is siphoned off to accounts that are out of reach to the authorities. The main character is a marshal who, with extended jurisdiction though multiple floating cities and the moon, has to figure out what is happening to these people and stop it from claiming more victims. For sci-fi fans, the author’s explanation of the cities will be worth the read. And there is plenty of low gravity, zero gravity stuff. The criminals are as cold-blooded as it gets and by the end the reader is hoping that they get what’s coming to them. Do they? You’ll have to read the book.
I received an ARC of this book. While this book as a different “feel” to it from the author’s earlier works, it has enough twists to keep the reader engaged and enough science/techy stuff for any scifi fan. The author delves into a new area with a scifi murder mystery that is based on a frightening premise: old people disappearing without a trace while their money is siphoned off to accounts that are out of reach to the authorities. The main character is a marshal who, with extended jurisdiction though multiple floating cities and the moon, has to figure out what is happening to these people and stop it from claiming more victims. For sci-fi fans, the author’s explanation of the cities will be worth the read. And there is plenty of low gravity, zero gravity stuff. The criminals are as cold-blooded as it gets and by the end the reader is hoping that they get what’s coming to them. Do they? You’ll have to read the book.
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