Fortune's Pawn

Rachel Bach

Nov 2013 · Sold by Orbit

About this ebook

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 Firefly and Killjoys.

"Devi is hands-down one of the best sci-fi heroines I've read in a long time." RT Book Reviews
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.

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.

Ratings and reviews

Good book? Yes! Excellent i'd say...But not for 12.99...waaaay too short. Now it left me with many unanswered questions. Questions that will remain thus because i will not pay another 12.99 for a book i cant hold in my hands. If you aren't a peasant like me and actually have money to spend then buy the whole collection.I ASSURE YOU IT'S WORTH READING

I'll give it 4 stars for the Lady readers. I'm a Guy. I don't usually read books written by Lady authors because, well, you know, we differ on many levels, as it should be. Otherwise we all go bye bye from lack of sexual interest. Anyways, I ended up buying this book for the lack of finding something similar by a male author because I guess I've read all the good similar books by male authors. A little hot steamy romance is okay with me but not alot. As a male, I was getting bored with the antics.

The story was interesting and kept me going till the end. But it was more space romance than i usually like so i won't be continuing the series. But if you want sci fi romance? This is your book.

About the author

Rachel Bach 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.

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!