Fortune's Pawn - (Paradox) by Rachel Bach (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"When professional mercenary Deviana Morris took the security guard job aboard the Glorious Fool, all she wanted was a fast route into the Devastators --- the elite league of armored fighters entrusted with the most important duty on her home planet of Paradox. But this security job isn't just twelve-hour patrols, armor-polishing, and whiskey. The supposedly-cursed Captain Caldswell keeps sending Devi and her partner into unimaginably dangerous situations. Ren, the captain's daughter, is a kind of weird that Devi has never experienced before. And to top it off, there's the insufferably sexy cook, Rupert Chekov, who is far more than what he seems -- possibly even far more than human"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A promising young mercenary's future gets thrown into jeopardy after a fateful encounter with an alien in the start to a propulsive space opera series perfect for fans of <i>Firefly</i> and <i>Killjoys</i>.</b> <p/>Devi is hands-down one of the best sci-fi heroines I've read in a long time. <i>RT Book Reviews</i><br>Devi Morris isn't your average mercenary. She has plans. Big ones. And a ton of ambition. It's a combination that's going to get her killed one day -- but not just yet. <p/>That is, until she just gets a job on a tiny trade ship with a nasty reputation for surprises. The Glorious Fool isn't misnamed: it likes to get into trouble, so much so that one year of security work under its captain is equal to five years everywhere else. With odds like that, Devi knows she's found the perfect way to get the jump on the next part of her Plan. But the Fool doesn't give up its secrets without a fight, and one year on this ship might be more than even Devi can handle.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><i>Firefly</i>-esque in its concept of a rogue-ish spaceship family... The narrative never quite goes where you expect it to, in a good way... Devi is a badass with a heart.--<i><b>Locus on The Paradox series</b></i><br><br>Bach makes her SF debut with this series launch that introduces a strong female heroine whose mind is mostly on her career -- and her high-tech suit of armor -- yet who finds herself inexplicably drawn into a relationship that could damage her life and her honor. Fans of Lois McMaster Bujold's Vorkosigan series and David Weber's Honor Harrington novels should enjoy starting another potentially long-running SF military saga.--<i><b>Library Journal</b></i><br><br>Bach's space opera is a fantastic, action-packed and accessible exploration of deep space. Devi is hands down one of the best sci-fi heroines I've read in a long time...Fans of Douglas Adams, Scalzi and Fforde will absolutely devour <i>Fortune's Pawn</i>.--<i><b>RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars)</b></i><br><br>If you liked <i>Star Wars, </i> if you like the Kate Daniels series, and if you are waiting for <i>Guardians of the Galaxy </i>to hit the theaters, this is your book.--<i><b>Ilona Andrews</b></i><br><br>Rachel Bach's <i>Fortune's Pawn</i> is based on a fascinating premise and launches what looks to be a superb military science fiction series.--<i><b>Eric Flint</b></i><br><br>Rollicking space opera starring a tough, sexy, armor-clad space chick...Lots of fun.--<i><b>Kirkus</b></i><br><br>This book kicked ass... I JUST LOVED IT!--<i><b>Felicia Day</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Rachel Bach</b> grew up wanting to be an author and a super villain. Unfortunately, super villainy proved surprisingly difficult to break into, so she stuck to writing and everything worked out great. She currently lives in Athens, GA with her perpetually energic toddler, extremely understanding husband, overflowing library, and obese wiener dog. You can find out more about Rachel and all her books at rachelbach.net. <p/>Rachel also writes fantasy under the name Rachel Aaron. Learn more about her first series, The Legend of Eli Monpress, and read sample chapters for yourself at rachelaaron.net!
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