Audio Book Review: Space Academy Miscreants by C.T. Phipps

Space Academy Miscreants by C. T. Phipps
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

How far will others go to get Vance to help affect politics on other planets with his new promotion to High Protector?

We are back in the saddle with Vance as we venture on. Others have moved on or moving on to great places. In doing so, we have the whole crew back together fighting with Vance. Darn, they are all such loyal friends, or...they want to see what crazy Vance will pull off again. lol

We learn A LOT in the first few paragraphs and through the first chapter! Case Gordon has a mess for Vance to take care of and... Vance learns of his daughter, who is very likely in trouble. This sparks Vance into action, which might also be a trap. But he's going.

Even though this series is set in the far future (fantasy future) in space, I love that Vance has an attraction for pop references and space and more for the 1980's, 1990's, and more. Vance loves the oldies! And so do I. There's many here I get and some I think I miss. lol. There's even a reference drop to another of C.T. Phipps's series, a universe where guys named Gary are single most important person. lol. And, Major Tom.

As always, action, fun, and quick funny lines are to be had with the book. A little drama mixed in too.

In the end, there was more to the story than I expected. I should know that by now, but still taken with the whole ending with the how and who.

BONUS:
We have a short story added to the end of this book! :D Thank you!

NOBODY'S FOOL
Vance's mission, to golf in a golf outing. And win.

When Vance and Shelly get here, Vance suspects something more is happening. Especially with the lifeform that appears to be sentient and yet it's in slavery positions. Vance's crazy notions bring us to a quick mystery to be solved. Always fun seeing the view Vance has of things...making something where others see nothing. And it's usually right.

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Lamentation by Ken Scholes

Lamentation by Ken Scholes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a re-read for me. It's been a number of years since I read it and I wanted to get back to the books so I can read the last one, which I've had on my shelves for far too long.

I have loved diving into this world and being reintroduced to the characters. The ones that are in the wrong are found. And those who have good intentions are found too.

But...are they created by another? Influenced into who they are and what they do?

There's an interesting play in the background of this book that has me curious and searching for what's related and connected.

The world is just opening up to us and there's so much more to come. We have just started to peel back the layers to learn what's happening. And many characters are seeing this is going deeper than they ever could have imagined.

Neb is one of my favorite characters. Along with the strong Jin Li Tam. These two overcome some great events and knowledge, all to grow into stronger people. Petronus is one who sees and knows more than we could imagine. I'm looking forward to seeing what he will share with us in the coming books. All the characters really. They all are starting to put things together and there's more here than meets the eye.

Such great writing. I love the crafting that's gone into creating these characters and world. This is the first book and I look forward to digging in deeper with the characters.

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