This is a solid 3 star story for which it gains an extra star simply because he avoids a lot of the more common mistakes I have frequently seen in this genre recently ... making this a quick and fun read. But that only gets you so far in this long running series. The author injects a lot of detail into the story, and while this can be a drag on the pacing, he gets it close enough that I feel a bit nostalgic for the times I was the ship's a-gang boss (so you get the extra star for free here). Unfortunately, the story doesn't scale up very well ... for example ... flying a small smuggler class vessel a little short handed is easy to accept ... flying a battle cruiser at 10% manpower considerably less so. Perhaps the author has some unconscious awareness of this as he 'restarts' the heroes back at the beginning several times during the series and manages to get the reader invested enough to finish it out. Frankly if this series were not a kindle unlimited option, I doubt that I would have finished; however, within that selection of books, this series is one of the better ones I have found ... so on that score, I would recommend it. ( )

This is the book that launched this arc of stories and it had me riveted from the start. McFarlane is a great author but not in a high brow way. A consummate storyteller, he only gives you enough to turn the next page, the next chapter, the next book, the next adventure. Only one question for the author: the covers all imply human characters but is that your intent or the way it was drawn. I only ask because other science fiction writers have isolated themselves from a lot of material by assuming all the adventurers are human. I would ask Asimov the same question by the way. ( )

If you are looking for a good space adventure. Rookie Privateer is one for those young adults to teens. It about a group of kids. Well one teen that is looking for his future. He is currently stuck working with his father. He know not much to making money.

He seem to attract attention when something happens when he with is friends. What happens then goes not to be an adventure for him and his friend. Liam want freedom will get it? His friend Nick is set up for life. They are becoming Earth Mars Citizens. Someone or something is attacking their home. Will Liam reach the stars or will he not. He and Nick will they find out what the real world has to offer. Things begin to change and it changes them as well.

Find out how this book end. The authors does really well on the plot of this story. It bring you along for the ride. I could not stop reading and wanted more. What will happen to Nick James and Liam Hoffen? I hope to find out more by reading the next book. I just got to find out when it will be out. Great for teens and young adult readers. If you are into space or thrillers this really good for you as well. ( )

A thoroughly enjoyable pulp sci-fi novel for a young reader (not too young as there were some references to sex and prostitutes... not to mention violence, I'd say on the younger end of the young adult set). ( )

I loved this book. It was very interesting not only the twisting plot but also the characters are very original. I feel like I need to re-read it every week. I can't wait to see what else this author puts out. ( )