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Afterwar Saga #1
Brigand's Choice: A Privateer's Legacy
Chasing his twin sister through an unstable wormhole connects Quinn Hoffen with long-lost family struggling to overcome unscrupulous brigands…
When a fishing trip on the Gnard Sea of Grünholz ends in catastrophe, Jennifer James is pronounced lost at sea. But, when evidence of foul play is uncovered by her persistent son, the family will have to choose if they’ll risk everything and go against the growing corruption within their home of Neo Firma.
Knowing better than to blame fate on his arrival on Neo Firma in the middle of his long-lost family’s crisis, Quinn Hoffen will have to make a hard decision. Will he follow in the footsteps of his outsized parents and set himself against the evil before him? Does he measure up against his father’s greatness? Or will he lead his friends to disaster and destroy a family struggling to simply survive.
Brigand’s Choice is the first book in an action-packed, space opera series. If you like high risk, high adrenaline gambits, clever twists and turns, and heroes who don’t have everything figured out just yet, then you’ll love Jamie McFarlane’s fast-paced science fiction adventure.
Buy Brigand’s Choice to help Quinn knock back the brigands who would seek to rule the day!
The Afterwar Saga is an independent series set in the Privateer Tales universe.
When a fishing trip on the Gnard Sea of Grünholz ends in catastrophe, Jennifer James is pronounced lost at sea. But, when evidence of foul play is uncovered by her persistent son, the family will have to choose if they’ll risk everything and go against the growing corruption within their home of Neo Firma.
Knowing better than to blame fate on his arrival on Neo Firma in the middle of his long-lost family’s crisis, Quinn Hoffen will have to make a hard decision. Will he follow in the footsteps of his outsized parents and set himself against the evil before him? Does he measure up against his father’s greatness? Or will he lead his friends to disaster and destroy a family struggling to simply survive.
Brigand’s Choice is the first book in an action-packed, space opera series. If you like high risk, high adrenaline gambits, clever twists and turns, and heroes who don’t have everything figured out just yet, then you’ll love Jamie McFarlane’s fast-paced science fiction adventure.
Buy Brigand’s Choice to help Quinn knock back the brigands who would seek to rule the day!
The Afterwar Saga is an independent series set in the Privateer Tales universe.
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370 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 1, 2023
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April 4, 2023
The Hoffens return
The twin children of the famous Hoffens, Quinn and Olivia, are on a rescue mission through multiple wormholes and space anomilies to reach another galaxy. Olivia is influenced by the Iskstars, the alien race that had assisted the elder Hoffens to defeat the Kroerak, and are now guiding Olivia to the planet Grünholz. Liv and Quinn are helped by best friend and fellow sled racer Adeline "Addy" Chen Hill. After a long and arduous journey, they land on a starship pad near the city of Neo Firma. There they meet a mountain of muscle and bone named Cassius James and his aunt Celina Dontal. As it turns out, they're family, of sorts, through the man they'd called "Uncle Nick" their whole lives! Celina and Cassius's mother, Jennifer James, had been a part of the senior Hoffens' saving two galaxies from the Kroerak invasion. Jennifer's husband Jack is Uncle Nick's brother. Now you see?
The Iskstars had also used their powers to enabled their barren mother to get pregnant. Whether by intent or purpose, the twins have unique abilities. Using their talents, Quinn and Liv, with the help of Addy and Cassius, have to rescue Jennifer from pirates.
The characters are familiar, brilliant and smooth. The bad guys are in-your-face obvious evil or the kind you never see coming. This is going to be a great storyline! Great cliffhanger to the next book in the series. And the sled racing is terrific! This is an amazing read!
The twin children of the famous Hoffens, Quinn and Olivia, are on a rescue mission through multiple wormholes and space anomilies to reach another galaxy. Olivia is influenced by the Iskstars, the alien race that had assisted the elder Hoffens to defeat the Kroerak, and are now guiding Olivia to the planet Grünholz. Liv and Quinn are helped by best friend and fellow sled racer Adeline "Addy" Chen Hill. After a long and arduous journey, they land on a starship pad near the city of Neo Firma. There they meet a mountain of muscle and bone named Cassius James and his aunt Celina Dontal. As it turns out, they're family, of sorts, through the man they'd called "Uncle Nick" their whole lives! Celina and Cassius's mother, Jennifer James, had been a part of the senior Hoffens' saving two galaxies from the Kroerak invasion. Jennifer's husband Jack is Uncle Nick's brother. Now you see?
The Iskstars had also used their powers to enabled their barren mother to get pregnant. Whether by intent or purpose, the twins have unique abilities. Using their talents, Quinn and Liv, with the help of Addy and Cassius, have to rescue Jennifer from pirates.
The characters are familiar, brilliant and smooth. The bad guys are in-your-face obvious evil or the kind you never see coming. This is going to be a great storyline! Great cliffhanger to the next book in the series. And the sled racing is terrific! This is an amazing read!
February 3, 2023
Another home run
Just like Rookie Privateer years ago, McFarlane takes readers on a compelling journey that is not only for the reader but the characters as well. They get to know each other as the reader does and you end up feeling like another of the characters and are along for the ride. That this ties in with the older story is just icing on the cake of a wonderful story that stands on its own. I'd clean the septic lines in a 150 year old ship without a shower available if it would get the next book into my hands sooner.
Just like Rookie Privateer years ago, McFarlane takes readers on a compelling journey that is not only for the reader but the characters as well. They get to know each other as the reader does and you end up feeling like another of the characters and are along for the ride. That this ties in with the older story is just icing on the cake of a wonderful story that stands on its own. I'd clean the septic lines in a 150 year old ship without a shower available if it would get the next book into my hands sooner.
April 8, 2023
Great Beginning!
I completely enjoyed meeting Quinn, Olivia and Addy! McFarlane has equaled the Privateer series, which I also enjoyed. The back story, revealed in drips and squirts leaves many directions for the story to turn, so you must wait for the plot to unfold, only knowing that Quinn is ready, with Addy and Liv as essential elements, to lead them through their adventures. Ready for Book 2!
I completely enjoyed meeting Quinn, Olivia and Addy! McFarlane has equaled the Privateer series, which I also enjoyed. The back story, revealed in drips and squirts leaves many directions for the story to turn, so you must wait for the plot to unfold, only knowing that Quinn is ready, with Addy and Liv as essential elements, to lead them through their adventures. Ready for Book 2!
August 30, 2023
Very good and interesting new storyline in the Privateer Tales universe. I wasn't sure what to expect when Jamie McFarlane decided to go down this different path. I don't know why I wondered or was apprehensive. This was a return to his best form of the early days of Privateer Tales. A reinvigorated cast of characters and a smaller, more bite-sized set of challenges, made this one of my favorite McFarlane books. I'm really looking forward to the next one in this series.
February 11, 2023
A good start
I started this book, thinking it would be a rehash of the previous Liam Hoffen stories. Happily, it is not.
The main protagonists still manage to get themselves into as much, if not more trouble than their parents, providing an entertaining story with some great characters.
I enjoyed it.
I started this book, thinking it would be a rehash of the previous Liam Hoffen stories. Happily, it is not.
The main protagonists still manage to get themselves into as much, if not more trouble than their parents, providing an entertaining story with some great characters.
I enjoyed it.
April 3, 2023
Another great series and worth the time to read
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
I'm amazed that this author can write so many fantastic novels, I hope that he never stops writing. His books are some of the best Entertainment I have read and worth the time to read them. Thank you for a very fun entertaining read.
February 4, 2023
A very good beginning.
Just like Liam Hoffen, Quinn Hoffen is going to set the Galaxy on it's ear. The pirates in the area had best give their souls to God because Quinn is going to have their ass. Can't wait for number two.
Just like Liam Hoffen, Quinn Hoffen is going to set the Galaxy on it's ear. The pirates in the area had best give their souls to God because Quinn is going to have their ass. Can't wait for number two.
March 1, 2023
Okay but wishing better
This just didn't quite hit me right. Lots of action throughout and solving problems, characters that were fun, but the viewpoint switches seemed off and swinging from bumbling kids to trained defenders was awkward. They should be smarter than that.
This just didn't quite hit me right. Lots of action throughout and solving problems, characters that were fun, but the viewpoint switches seemed off and swinging from bumbling kids to trained defenders was awkward. They should be smarter than that.
March 18, 2023
This book was reminiscent of Heinlein’s juvenile stories. However, the cinematic writing style was problematic. This was particularly evident during the last third of the book.
I’m looking forward to the next book.
I’m looking forward to the next book.
March 22, 2023
Interesting and Entertaining
Interesting and entertaining story with a cast of characters with unusual abilities and a past history that draws you into their story. There is an unresolved mystery which will lead you to the next book.
Interesting and entertaining story with a cast of characters with unusual abilities and a past history that draws you into their story. There is an unresolved mystery which will lead you to the next book.
April 30, 2023
Enjoyed reading more in this galaxy!
I hope that this not a spoiler in my review title? I just wanted to say that it was great to read more with the children and meeting old friends of mom and dad. A fan!
I hope that this not a spoiler in my review title? I just wanted to say that it was great to read more with the children and meeting old friends of mom and dad. A fan!
February 14, 2023
A great new chapter
I have read all the privateers books and I was a little worried about the jump forward, but I really liked this book and will read the rest
I have read all the privateers books and I was a little worried about the jump forward, but I really liked this book and will read the rest
February 16, 2023
This is a well written and has well developed characters. The story is catching and with the strong characters makes for a very enjoyable read. Great Reading Everyone!
February 22, 2023
Great read...
Also glad to see that the kids are making a name for themselves. And all the main characters in the story is coming together.
Also glad to see that the kids are making a name for themselves. And all the main characters in the story is coming together.
February 27, 2023
Great read
As all of his books are, this was a great read that takes you all g for the ride. Definitely should be on your read list.
As all of his books are, this was a great read that takes you all g for the ride. Definitely should be on your read list.
March 3, 2023
Book 1 in the series
This series is about the Hoffen twins and their friends. A well written plot with interesting characters and lots of action. A great story.
This series is about the Hoffen twins and their friends. A well written plot with interesting characters and lots of action. A great story.
June 19, 2023
Lost
Interesting read . Some very enjoyable plot twists that should keep your attention. I do want to read more of this series, my curiosity has been invoked for sure.
Interesting read . Some very enjoyable plot twists that should keep your attention. I do want to read more of this series, my curiosity has been invoked for sure.
August 29, 2023
Boring read
After reading the junkyard series of books I have to say this one was a letdown and felt light not impressed and hopefully improves.
After reading the junkyard series of books I have to say this one was a letdown and felt light not impressed and hopefully improves.
February 27, 2024
Adventure and danger.....
A young adult tale of adventure and danger when sent into a Wormhole. Different people and culture, along with discovering new friends.
A young adult tale of adventure and danger when sent into a Wormhole. Different people and culture, along with discovering new friends.
December 28, 2024
Fun!
Staying up half the night reading is a sign I am caught up in the story. Thanks McFarlane for creating such entertaining story lines!!
Staying up half the night reading is a sign I am caught up in the story. Thanks McFarlane for creating such entertaining story lines!!
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