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  • Salvage Rat

  • Salvage Rat, Book 1
  • By: Larry N. Martin
  • Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
  • Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.4 out of 5 stars (164 ratings)

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Salvage Rat

By: Larry N. Martin
Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
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Star Force pilot and hero Wyatt McCoy left his medals and career behind after the Rim Wars, disillusioned and bitter when he learns the truths behind the conflict. He takes his converted gunship, the Nellie B, and heads to the Near Fringe, salvaging derelict ships and abandoned stations and mining colonies.

Dr. Beth Parker is a space archaeologist, documenting the history of planetary expansion and colonization for Kalok Enterprises and the Interplanetary Mining Guild. A piece of alien technology embeds itself in Beth's arm, giving her the ability to see the energy impressions of long-ago people and events. When Beth uncovers proof of genocide that could bring down the big mining companies, she's the target of assassins.

Wyatt makes a split-second decision to intervene, launching them both into a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game with some of the most powerful organizations in the system. They can prove Kalok and Interplan killed millions - but can they live long enough to tell their story?

©2018 Gail Z. Martin (P)2018 Tantor
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Great read

The only problem with this book is now I want book 2, it's fantastic story with good characters. we need book 2 and Mack back

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Vary interesting plot and fun

I enjoyed the characters and the story line is revealed in a vary good way.

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fun adventure

simple and creative, adventure through the stars with well written characters and imaginative scenes.

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surprisingly good!

space, salvaging dead spaceships, an evil corporation hunting the protagonists, cover-ups, action.... solid fun. recommended!

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Good story line

I was very happy with the story line and the characters were excellent I hope there will be more books to come!!

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Well fleshed out characters and an engaging story

I enjoy books with lots of action and characters. I got both with this book!

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Excellent story

Story was fast moving and kept me interested at each chapter. Narrator was outstanding and put life into the story

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What is it with guys and gals?

Everyone thinks their partnership is non-platonic, am I the only guy thinking they should take the plunge? Every day could be their last, how about dying somewhat happy?

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Didn't finish

The story never really caught my attention. It wasn't bad just uninteresting to me. Never made me root for the MC.

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Not a pleasant story

I stuck with this book till the end, but I did consider quitting a couple times and I did resort to fast forwarding through some scenes after a few too many graphic descriptions of things like savaged bodies, being doused with gore, and people catching on fire. While the main characters were likable and I did find myself hoping they would make it through to the end, I swear they had the worst timing in every situation and probably shouldn't have made it. The book focused so much on death and destruction, orbital bombardments, killer storms, slavers, killer droids, and worst of all.... greedy murderous corporations and loan sharks. (Eek!) I was also really bummed that my favorite character in the book only lasted for about one chapter before being killed off. Not bad writing, but the complete opposite of uplifting.

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