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Starship for Sale #7
Kill Spree
Ben used to dream about being famous. He didn’t expect to wind up infamous instead.
Now he’s stuck in the middle of the most grotesque contest in the galaxy, racing against time and some of the most dangerous and deranged psychopaths in the Spiral to rescue his crew from a bloody battle royale.
The clock is ticking. The leaderboard is reset. Millions are watching. There can be only one winner, and if he ever wants to see his best friend again…
It had better be him.
The adventure of a lifetime keeps moving at hyperspeed in the seventh installment of the #1 sci-fi bestselling Starship For Sale series. If you like found starships, unlikely heroes, and intergalactic mayhem, you’ll love Starship For Sale.
Now he’s stuck in the middle of the most grotesque contest in the galaxy, racing against time and some of the most dangerous and deranged psychopaths in the Spiral to rescue his crew from a bloody battle royale.
The clock is ticking. The leaderboard is reset. Millions are watching. There can be only one winner, and if he ever wants to see his best friend again…
It had better be him.
The adventure of a lifetime keeps moving at hyperspeed in the seventh installment of the #1 sci-fi bestselling Starship For Sale series. If you like found starships, unlikely heroes, and intergalactic mayhem, you’ll love Starship For Sale.
- GenresScience Fiction
334 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 8, 2022
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M.R. Forbes
167 books1,009 followersM.R. Forbes is the author of a growing number of science-fiction series including Rebellion, War Eternal, Chaos of the Covenant, Stars End, and the Forgotten novels. Having spent his childhood trying to read every sci-fi novel he could find (and write his own too), play every sci-fi video game he could get his hands on, and see every sci-fi movie that made it into the theater, he has a true love of the genre across every medium. He works hard to bring that same energy to his own stories, with a continuing goal to entertain, delight, fascinate, and surprise.
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January 8, 2023
The seventh book in the series and it didn’t disappoint. Ben and his crew on Head Case must track down where his friends Matt, Druck, Qasar and Shaq are after being kidnapped in book 6. Kill Spree romps around the universe again with some comedic moments and plot twists, miniaturisation and a planet which is home to a brutal TV show where the last one standing after killing all the other contestants wins (not too dissimilar to Hunger Games). I enjoyed it but felt it was too short and jumped quite a lot leaving some unanswered questions so it’s a 4 rather than a 5, having said that, I really love this series and feel an affinity with Ben & Matt the main characters. Can’t wait to read Book 8!
November 10, 2022
Great sci fi adventure, but...
Kill Spree lives up to its title: a whole lot of death going on. In my opinion, Spider Woman steals the book, and I really love her. There's another cliffhanger ending after we meet the biggest bad of all. I'm looking forward to book 8.
Kill Spree lives up to its title: a whole lot of death going on. In my opinion, Spider Woman steals the book, and I really love her. There's another cliffhanger ending after we meet the biggest bad of all. I'm looking forward to book 8.
November 17, 2022
Addictive
This series has been a slow burn, building to a roaring inferno. Unlike the Forgotten Space books where it’s full on from chapter one, this story starts simply, like an updated Last Starfighter. Then the Forbes magic kicks in! Complexity magnifies. Twists abound. Characters grow and develop. It’s agonising waiting for the next book! One thing I would complain about…..as a boring, monogamous married man, part of the attraction of sci-fi and fantasy is situations where the protagonist acts in ways I would consider inappropriate IRL. Forbes projects a very restricted moral code on the heroes. Ben even averts his eyes when a lady is undressing. As I say…..if I want real life, there’s plenty of it outside of fiction 🤣
This series has been a slow burn, building to a roaring inferno. Unlike the Forgotten Space books where it’s full on from chapter one, this story starts simply, like an updated Last Starfighter. Then the Forbes magic kicks in! Complexity magnifies. Twists abound. Characters grow and develop. It’s agonising waiting for the next book! One thing I would complain about…..as a boring, monogamous married man, part of the attraction of sci-fi and fantasy is situations where the protagonist acts in ways I would consider inappropriate IRL. Forbes projects a very restricted moral code on the heroes. Ben even averts his eyes when a lady is undressing. As I say…..if I want real life, there’s plenty of it outside of fiction 🤣
December 5, 2022
I LOVE this series!!
I love this series and I absolutely love the characters!! They are so well put together and believable. I think that has to do with the author's depth when writing about them. This book was a little different in that there just isn't a lot going on between our normal group; it's a different set of people, but even those feel fleeting. So, even though I love the series, I'd have to say this is probably my least favorite of all of them. Even the ending is different, it's very abrupt.
Now I've finished this book and I'm ready for the next one. Lol... And yes, I love it that much that I want the author to work weekends and holidays too so he can get the next one published ASAP. Ha! I don't really expect that but....that gives you an idea of how much I like the series and this author's writing abilities. He really is very talented. (!!!) 👍❤
I love this series and I absolutely love the characters!! They are so well put together and believable. I think that has to do with the author's depth when writing about them. This book was a little different in that there just isn't a lot going on between our normal group; it's a different set of people, but even those feel fleeting. So, even though I love the series, I'd have to say this is probably my least favorite of all of them. Even the ending is different, it's very abrupt.
Now I've finished this book and I'm ready for the next one. Lol... And yes, I love it that much that I want the author to work weekends and holidays too so he can get the next one published ASAP. Ha! I don't really expect that but....that gives you an idea of how much I like the series and this author's writing abilities. He really is very talented. (!!!) 👍❤
November 23, 2022
Ended too soon...
The story is still as compelling as the first book; however, I find o am of the opinion a story is not the motivation once observed, but rather a second thought with 'having more books in circulation' may be becoming more of the focus for authors in general - perhaps I'm too old school but I still like having a solid begin, middle and end for each installment of a series of books - not just episodes likened to a serial TV show. And I may be speaking too freely, opinions as you know - everyone has one. I do remember those serialized stories lost their 'cool' factor in short order. I like this overall story. I hope the entries and offerings become more worthy of both your efforts and my time taken to read them. Ciao.
The story is still as compelling as the first book; however, I find o am of the opinion a story is not the motivation once observed, but rather a second thought with 'having more books in circulation' may be becoming more of the focus for authors in general - perhaps I'm too old school but I still like having a solid begin, middle and end for each installment of a series of books - not just episodes likened to a serial TV show. And I may be speaking too freely, opinions as you know - everyone has one. I do remember those serialized stories lost their 'cool' factor in short order. I like this overall story. I hope the entries and offerings become more worthy of both your efforts and my time taken to read them. Ciao.
January 13, 2023
Revamped hunger games
Really not a good continuation of the series. It's almost like the author took it easy for a while and just revamped hunger games
Ok so there are few differences, but the concept remains. A few chapters before it and a couple after it are unique , but it fails to be significantly different
The previous books in the series for me were 4*, this was a major decline in quality. Hopefully book 8 reverts
Really not a good continuation of the series. It's almost like the author took it easy for a while and just revamped hunger games
Ok so there are few differences, but the concept remains. A few chapters before it and a couple after it are unique , but it fails to be significantly different
The previous books in the series for me were 4*, this was a major decline in quality. Hopefully book 8 reverts
February 22, 2023
What a wild ride! The continuing story is awesome!
I was intrigued before buying the first book and thought that it might be okay. After having read many mediocre science fiction stories, this author writes a fun and fast-paced story. The differences between the characters and the way they interact is very enjoyable and the storyline doesn't slow down very often. Just enough at times to catch a breath.
I was intrigued before buying the first book and thought that it might be okay. After having read many mediocre science fiction stories, this author writes a fun and fast-paced story. The differences between the characters and the way they interact is very enjoyable and the storyline doesn't slow down very often. Just enough at times to catch a breath.
November 11, 2022
I really liked this series until
This book. Things just got too strange. A ship and all its people get squeezed down to a golf ball size and everyone is still like before. I like sci-fi but to some degree this series reminds me of lost in space and 20,000 Leagues under the sea. They started out good then slowly just fell apart.
This book. Things just got too strange. A ship and all its people get squeezed down to a golf ball size and everyone is still like before. I like sci-fi but to some degree this series reminds me of lost in space and 20,000 Leagues under the sea. They started out good then slowly just fell apart.
January 2, 2023
Kill spree indeed
All Ben wants to do is save his family, and avoid trouble. Unfortunately to save them from death Ben is forced to take lives. Since he is sickened by the death he has to cause that is a problem he has to deal with against his better nature. This is giving him even more reason to hate Sedaya.
All Ben wants to do is save his family, and avoid trouble. Unfortunately to save them from death Ben is forced to take lives. Since he is sickened by the death he has to cause that is a problem he has to deal with against his better nature. This is giving him even more reason to hate Sedaya.
January 22, 2023
The search to find Matt and Druck and Quasar has finally come. I really love the new characters in this volume as well. Yes it does have another cliff hangar ending. Lots of killing in this book, and the title serves its purpose. Love the Tarantula who joins the team. Bad-ass! I really love this series, but I am getting tired of waiting for the end. This series seems to be taking a never-ending approach. Time to weap it up. It's a great, long read and the author has done a great job with character & world building.
January 30, 2023
Not the best book in the series by a long shot. Felt a bit phoned-in and half baked. I understand writers feel immense pressure to churn books out at a fast pace, but I hope Forbes will take the time he needs to produce future books on par with the rest of the series.
Also Ben’s turning into a real Marty Stu.
Also Ben’s turning into a real Marty Stu.
February 8, 2023
Started well then the story began to drag
A good continuation if the series. The book began well, then the story started to drag and become repetitive., especially the action scenes. Many of the introduced characters. Were wooden and quickly disposed.. the ending is the usual cliff hanger. I hope the next one is the last.
A good continuation if the series. The book began well, then the story started to drag and become repetitive., especially the action scenes. Many of the introduced characters. Were wooden and quickly disposed.. the ending is the usual cliff hanger. I hope the next one is the last.
September 20, 2023
An enjoyable hard to put down read
Okay so there is a space mustang, a giant spider, a planet full of murders all being filmed for a game show like survivor but for real, i.e. everyone has to die. Oh yes and a bunch of creatures nobody knew about also trying to kill everyone while Ben tries to save his friends, and a crazy person with the hots for Ben does it get any better?
Okay so there is a space mustang, a giant spider, a planet full of murders all being filmed for a game show like survivor but for real, i.e. everyone has to die. Oh yes and a bunch of creatures nobody knew about also trying to kill everyone while Ben tries to save his friends, and a crazy person with the hots for Ben does it get any better?
August 21, 2024
crazy alien storm
What happens when you drop hundreds of contestants for KillSpree on an “uninhabited” planet that suddenly isn’t and the critters are mad to kill humans? In the spirit of Hunger Games the game organizer stacks the deck on the humans and only one can win. Enter Benjamin Murdock looking to rescue his crew and you can see the ride from here for yourself.
What happens when you drop hundreds of contestants for KillSpree on an “uninhabited” planet that suddenly isn’t and the critters are mad to kill humans? In the spirit of Hunger Games the game organizer stacks the deck on the humans and only one can win. Enter Benjamin Murdock looking to rescue his crew and you can see the ride from here for yourself.
November 11, 2022
Good read
Enjoyed this episode in Ben's story, just all over too fast.
Was most surprised at the universe link! That was a curve ball!
Good series if you are checking this out, get yourself back to the first book and start at the beginning - enjoyment awaits!
Enjoyed this episode in Ben's story, just all over too fast.
Was most surprised at the universe link! That was a curve ball!
Good series if you are checking this out, get yourself back to the first book and start at the beginning - enjoyment awaits!
November 11, 2022
Great read....
I enjoyed all of these books and the starship for sale series. I love the main character. I like the magic mixed in with the sci-fi. I hope there is more books to come.
I enjoyed all of these books and the starship for sale series. I love the main character. I like the magic mixed in with the sci-fi. I hope there is more books to come.
November 13, 2022
Very good sequel..just as you think they are safe...
As with every great story their are ups and downs. The important part is that there are positive ups to compensate for the barely ups. This book had plenty of both, the hard part is patiently awaiting the next book!
As with every great story their are ups and downs. The important part is that there are positive ups to compensate for the barely ups. This book had plenty of both, the hard part is patiently awaiting the next book!
November 24, 2022
Talk about c!iffhangers
The series is keeping my interest but there comes a point where a fan gets tired of the ride. Need to see the plot move to a conclusion of the incredibly dire set of circumstances and threat the heroes are facing
The series is keeping my interest but there comes a point where a fan gets tired of the ride. Need to see the plot move to a conclusion of the incredibly dire set of circumstances and threat the heroes are facing
December 30, 2022
Humans don't get better in the future
Depraved characters abound. Gladiator like competitions and slavery are just a few of the things our hero encounters. He makes new friends while trying to rescue the old friends. One peril after another to overcome.
Depraved characters abound. Gladiator like competitions and slavery are just a few of the things our hero encounters. He makes new friends while trying to rescue the old friends. One peril after another to overcome.
January 10, 2023
kill spree… hunger games taken to the max
Will Ben make it to the Kill Spree planet? Is Emerald Jones really that crazy? How many non-humans will Ben add to his crew?
Answers to most of these questions are contained within…
Loved this one M.
Will Ben make it to the Kill Spree planet? Is Emerald Jones really that crazy? How many non-humans will Ben add to his crew?
Answers to most of these questions are contained within…
Loved this one M.
January 30, 2023
wow what a race against many
So love the loyalty that Ben has to Matt and the other members of team Honda. This story had spiders, dragons and so much more. If you like roller coasters you will love Kill Spree
So love the loyalty that Ben has to Matt and the other members of team Honda. This story had spiders, dragons and so much more. If you like roller coasters you will love Kill Spree
June 17, 2023
The game of a lifetime
Ben and his motley crew must fight off maniacal creatures to save his old crew from Kill Spree - a reality game pitting killers against each other for the entertainment of the Spiral.
Ben and his motley crew must fight off maniacal creatures to save his old crew from Kill Spree - a reality game pitting killers against each other for the entertainment of the Spiral.
July 12, 2023
The action keeps coming
This book keeps you turning the page from stat to finish. The action adventure and the larger than life characters. Keeps you hooked from the very first page.
This book keeps you turning the page from stat to finish. The action adventure and the larger than life characters. Keeps you hooked from the very first page.
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August 23, 2023Another outstanding book in this series! The interaction between the characters is amazing. The mystery of the story line continues to build, creating a very compelling pace for this series. I have trouble putting the book down to led my life!
May 30, 2024
Out of the frying pan into the fire.
Ben and crew are on a planet to find his friends , but The planet Is setup To host a killing spree Off Of the worst People In the galaxy. After arriving On the planet A there is Any digital indigenous Species That drives to Kill Everyone.
Ben and crew are on a planet to find his friends , but The planet Is setup To host a killing spree Off Of the worst People In the galaxy. After arriving On the planet A there is Any digital indigenous Species That drives to Kill Everyone.
November 11, 2022
Best one of the series so far.
November 12, 2022
Good fun and well worth a read.
So, Ben’s OK now, but everyone else is having a bad day.. still a good read. An honourable mention for some wicked cover art.
So, Ben’s OK now, but everyone else is having a bad day.. still a good read. An honourable mention for some wicked cover art.
November 12, 2022
the story is always surprising
The plot of the story is always surprising. I would like to say I see what next is to happen but I can not.
The plot of the story is always surprising. I would like to say I see what next is to happen but I can not.
November 13, 2022
Not bad, but there was a lot about this one that just…Sucked.
November 14, 2022
the thing about the multiverse…
Is there are infinite possibilities. And it appears the Relyeh are in all of them. Makes me really wonder where this is heading…
Is there are infinite possibilities. And it appears the Relyeh are in all of them. Makes me really wonder where this is heading…
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