Soldier of Fortune
By Kathleen McClure
- Release Date: 2015-12-24
- Genre: Science Fiction
Description
On the planet Fortune tech is low, tensions high, and heroes unlikely.
Wrongly convicted of treason, Colonel Gideon Quinn has endured six grueling years harvesting crystal under the killing suns of the Morton Barrens, and fully expects to die there. But the former soldier's fate twists when a general of the Colonial Corps offers Gideon his freedom, and a chance to clear his name.
Seizing the opportunity, Gideon and his pet draco, Elvis, take 'ship to the city of Nike in search of revenge. And justice. But mostly revenge.
What he finds is plucky street-thief, a city steeped in corruption, and a mysterious enemy hell-bent on safeguarding their deadly secrets.
Now Gideon finds himself involved in an entirely different kind of war, one that, if he loses, will shatter the planet's new and fragile peace.
Soldier of Fortune, Book 1 of the Gideon Quinn Adventures, is set on the ecopunk-inspired planet Fortune, where dracos soar alongside airships and dodgers slip through the streets in search of their next mark. If you like low-tech science fiction, found families, and roller-coaster adventure, you'll love Soldier of Fortune.
Praise for Soldier of Fortune:
•"It's been a while since I've been totally captivated by an SF/fantasy series."
•"Soldier of Fortune is a rip-roaring adventure."
•"Gideon Quinn is a "Jack Reacher' of the future"
•"Outstanding action/adventure that depends on its characters rather than gratuitous violence."
Reviews
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5By J___squareGreat! A bit of steampunk, and vivid and likable characters to anchor the story. Enjoy!Soldier of Fortune
5By Caught Dead in WyomingI thoroughly enjoyed this book. Well written. Nice twists to storyline. Great mix of personalities.Soldier of Fortune: A Gideon Quin Adventure
5By Chrisrudd1Liked it enough to leave my first review. This is superb escapist fantasy, light and wity with enough clever historical and modern cultural references to force any least a few grins from anyone. Fans of Neal Stephenson and more genearally of witty sci-fi, fantasy and steam-punk will love it.Excellent
5By seekerbeeGreat likable characters. Good story line and it builds into future episodes without leaving you hanging. I want to read more and get to know the characters and world of Fortune better.Soldier of Fortune
5By Scott11024Great book. Action and great plot. Characters with depth. Smart reading.