A Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy

December 1, 2018

The crew of the Capricious (first seen in A Big Ship at the End of the Universe) has the funds to get out of adventuring, but the worlds still need saving. They hear about a strange cult called The Children of the Singularity with ties to an old, powerful magic. Chasing down those involved with The Children has not been successful, so the crew has no choice but to infiltrate. Nilah Brio, infamous Pan Galactic Racing Federation driver, goes undercover to find out more. Elizabeth "Boots" Elsworth thought she was out of the treasure-hunting business, but when her old crew lands at her home, Boots realizes there's another quest in front of her that will lead to a face-to-face confrontation with her former double-crossing partner. VERDICT Compelling characters, clever plot points, and the whole of outer space to roam come together in this fast-paced, second book of the "Salvagers" series, offering a singular blend of sf and fantasy that will attract devoted genre fans.--Kristi Chadwick, Massachusetts Lib. Syst., Northampton

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December 15, 2018
Having thwarted the attempt to destroy civilization by the Gods of the Harrow in the first of the Salvagers series, A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe (2018), the resilient crew of the Capricious sets its sights on a cult that threatens the galaxy. The Children of the Singularity want to exert their power to control humanity, and they have powerful magic at their disposal. But Captain Cordell and his crew, including Nilah, a successful race car driver, and the veteran pilot, Boots, decide that they can't abide this new threat and take matters into their own hands. White combines elements of magic and traditional space opera to create an intricate world laced with fascinating characters, expansive spaceships, and compelling settings. While the narrative shines with witty banter and explosive battles, the effusive dialogue occasionally detracts from the formidable and exciting action. With elements of military science fiction, thievery, and political intrigue, this story will appeal to readers of James S. A. Corey's Expanse series (Persepolis Rising, 2017) and fans of the popular television series, Firefly.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2018, American Library Association.)