Life of a Miner (Privateer Tales #6.5)
Jamie McFarlane
4.25 · 4 ratings · Published: 15 May 2016
A chance encounter with Silver, Liam's mother, offers Priloe a new life on the family's asteroid mining operation. He seizes the opportunity, not realizing that trouble is just around the corner. Before he has his feet under him, he's dragged into a mystery at an abandoned mining claim.
Though just a kid, Priloe has a lifetime of difficult decisions behind him, but those he faces now could well separate him from the family he's desperate to join. When another's life hangs in the balance, he must make a choice, no matter the consequences.
Life of a Miner is a quick, enjoyable read that was originally conceived, written, and released on Jamie McFarlane's blog at fickledragon.com.
Interview with the Author
Q - What exactly makes the Privateer Tales series special?
A - When I set out to write Privateer Tales, I wanted to create a modern take on the SF books I read as a teenager and that I still love reading today. My focus is, therefore, space opera with a heavy emphasis on starships, pirates, space combat, inter-galactic travel and exciting, sometimes unexpected technology, all with a strong sense of exploration and discovery.
Privateer Tales stories have a strong component of evolving relationships between the members of the crew and the people they encounter. Throughout the series, we continually pick up new crew members; some stick around while others are only aboard for a short time.
Mostly, I want to feel like I'm right there with my characters - exploring new worlds, interacting with alien species and sailing through the deep dark of space on an important mission.
Rookie Privateer Fool Me Once Parley Big Pete (order is unimportant) Smuggler's Dilemma Out of the Tank Cutpurse Buccaneers A Matter of Honor Give No Quarter
Q - What order should I read the books in?
A - While each story is written to be a complete, no-cliffhanger adventure, following the numeric series order will be helpful. We're constantly adding crew, switching ships and discovering new planets and species. There are several shorter stories that are quick reads and focus on specific events outside of our hero's view.
The following order is recommended:
Rookie Privateer Fool Me Once Parley Big Pete (order is unimportant) Smuggler's Dilemma Out of the Tank Cutpurse Buccaneers A Matter of Honor Give No Quarter
Q - So, why should readers give these books a try?
A - Privateer Tales stories are a great mix of space opera, exploration, fleet combat, colonization and just plain old action and adventure. Listen to what other readers have said:
"The books are well written, highly entertaining, and the plots are both interesting and imaginative." - Amazon Reader
"Fun stories, interesting characters, action and best of all, some fun to go with the drama and serious situations. " - Amazon Reader
"Good basic science fiction which is hard to come by these days." - Amazon Reader
Q - Can readers try the series before fully committing?
A - Sure.
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The 'Privateer Tales' series
4.35 · 222 ratings- Rookie Privateer by Jamie McFarlane Book #1
- Fool Me Once by Jamie McFarlane Book #2
- Parley by Jamie McFarlane Book #3
- Big Pete by Jamie McFarlane Book #4
- Smuggler's Dilemma by Jamie McFarlane Book #5
- Cutpurse by Jamie McFarlane Book #6
- Out of the Tank by Jamie McFarlane Book #7
- Buccaneers by Jamie McFarlane Book #8
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