Daniel's father has gotten himself killed and left another mess for Daniel to clean up. To save his world from destruction, he must fight off his father's killers while discovering a way to save his world. He wants to go it alone, but his cousin and his best friend's sister, Jade insists on tagging along. Jade is off limits to him, but she insists on changing his mind. He hasn't decided if loving her is worth the beating he'll get from her brother in order to have her. Retrieving the treasure is his only choice. But in order to get it, Daniel must choose to either walk in his father's footsteps or to re-invent himself into the one to save his world.
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LM. Preston, author of The Pack and Explorer X - Alpha, attended college at Bowie State University, and worked in the IT field as a techie and educator for over sixteen years. Her first published novel, Explorer X - Alpha, was the beginning of her obsessive desire to write and create stories of young people who overcome unbelievable odds. She loves to write while on the porch watching her kids play or when she is traveling, which is another passion that encouraged her writing.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By NYBKLYN
Format:Kindle Edition
A futuristic teen pirate adventure! Oh, I loved Daniel. A total kick butt pirate with an attitude and loyal heart. The chemistry between him and his love interest Jade was steamy but clean only involving a kiss. His cousin, Faulk was the joker and bought humor to the story. The conflict was interesting and the world created with Merwin was amazing. So much that I would love to live there. It's a world of a million islands that the pirates have turned the islands into like their own treasure chest. I would love to see the second book in this series.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Perfect Paperback
The author's son wanted "a gritty pirate tale." Wow! I'd say he got that and more! After all, this pirate tale is not only gritty, it is out of this world--Merwin!
As you read the story, especially in the thrilling escapades, please be alert to pay attention to the images, the creatures, the seemingly impossible acts that her characters face. Preston has a genius for not only having the imagination, but carrying that skill down to the "nitty-gritty" details! I'm going to include just one scene of many that will blow your mind as part of the total book...too good not to use an example to let you feel some of the excitement, without giving away the storyline!
It looked like the bases of the trees were turning colors. He gazed down at the dead beast at the foot of the tree in front of him. Raised his gun and jerked his eyes from tree to tree as the beasts appeared to come out of the trees and stalk him. Their gaping mouths were filled with sharp, overcrowded teeth, and their mouths were just a slit from ear to ear on their coned heads....
Daniel and his family are Zukar. They were living on Merwin, a place which was populated by thieves, hit men, or other type of criminal who would do anything, as long as they were paid. Daniel and Nickel had been thoroughly trained by their father, one of the leaders of Zukar.
Now he had been murdered. Daniel knew they had to leave immediately and get to their father's trove. His father had not been fulfilling his duties for quite some time. Though angered and confused by the changes he saw in him, Daniel had taken over to complete much of his work.
Still, he loved his father and now Daniel was burning to find who had killed him, but the more important thing was to ensure they, too, were not killed, and to get to safety.
Whether he wanted to or not, his cousin Faulk would have to go with them. Daniel didn't quite trust him because Faulk's father had last visited so that he could persuade his brother to go back to earth and start a new life. Daniel thought their life was just fine and wasn't sure Faulk was not here to try to also convince them to return home, even though Faulk had left before finishing flight school and clearly said he was there to find the adventures that he felt could be found on Merwin.
One other would leave for the treasure trove--his best friend's sister, who had been the only one he could find who could get the key to her father's ship Jade had agreed to help, but only if she could go with them!
Setting off for what could be the most dangerous adventure of their lives, the four soon became close friends--except Faulk and Daniel were both seeing Jade with new eyes... But they needed to feel safer as a team, while they fought first into the trove of her father and then on to his father's. Each had been rigged with horrible traps to prevent others from entering. That meant now Jade and Daniel had to steer them through those traps without aid of their fathers!
But Daniel's father's secret began to be unwound. He had stolen a great treasure and, instead of sharing with the Zukar, had hidden it! But this treasure was not like any other--it had the capability to destroy not only their world, but so much more!
I'm hoping this book leads on to other adventures! Taking a request from her son, LM Preston magically zips him and us into a traitorous world where the entire population are pirates--the worst kind, those that kill for profit! What brings Preston's books to life are her wonderful, courageous young adults who are tough, but willing to face any adversity that comes their way.
Then Preston begins to throw everything she's got to force those characters to fight for their lives over and over and over...with weird, strange, other-world creatures or traps set up to hoard treasure from others! The adventure is fabulously compulsory, leading to a climatic adventure that forever changes those four young adults.
So what if I'm beyond my YA years! (Book recommended for 14yrs+) Preston has become a must-read author for me!
ARC Received Via
Phenomenal One Press
GABixlerReviews
As you read the story, especially in the thrilling escapades, please be alert to pay attention to the images, the creatures, the seemingly impossible acts that her characters face. Preston has a genius for not only having the imagination, but carrying that skill down to the "nitty-gritty" details! I'm going to include just one scene of many that will blow your mind as part of the total book...too good not to use an example to let you feel some of the excitement, without giving away the storyline!
It looked like the bases of the trees were turning colors. He gazed down at the dead beast at the foot of the tree in front of him. Raised his gun and jerked his eyes from tree to tree as the beasts appeared to come out of the trees and stalk him. Their gaping mouths were filled with sharp, overcrowded teeth, and their mouths were just a slit from ear to ear on their coned heads....
Daniel and his family are Zukar. They were living on Merwin, a place which was populated by thieves, hit men, or other type of criminal who would do anything, as long as they were paid. Daniel and Nickel had been thoroughly trained by their father, one of the leaders of Zukar.
Now he had been murdered. Daniel knew they had to leave immediately and get to their father's trove. His father had not been fulfilling his duties for quite some time. Though angered and confused by the changes he saw in him, Daniel had taken over to complete much of his work.
Still, he loved his father and now Daniel was burning to find who had killed him, but the more important thing was to ensure they, too, were not killed, and to get to safety.
Whether he wanted to or not, his cousin Faulk would have to go with them. Daniel didn't quite trust him because Faulk's father had last visited so that he could persuade his brother to go back to earth and start a new life. Daniel thought their life was just fine and wasn't sure Faulk was not here to try to also convince them to return home, even though Faulk had left before finishing flight school and clearly said he was there to find the adventures that he felt could be found on Merwin.
One other would leave for the treasure trove--his best friend's sister, who had been the only one he could find who could get the key to her father's ship Jade had agreed to help, but only if she could go with them!
Setting off for what could be the most dangerous adventure of their lives, the four soon became close friends--except Faulk and Daniel were both seeing Jade with new eyes... But they needed to feel safer as a team, while they fought first into the trove of her father and then on to his father's. Each had been rigged with horrible traps to prevent others from entering. That meant now Jade and Daniel had to steer them through those traps without aid of their fathers!
But Daniel's father's secret began to be unwound. He had stolen a great treasure and, instead of sharing with the Zukar, had hidden it! But this treasure was not like any other--it had the capability to destroy not only their world, but so much more!
I'm hoping this book leads on to other adventures! Taking a request from her son, LM Preston magically zips him and us into a traitorous world where the entire population are pirates--the worst kind, those that kill for profit! What brings Preston's books to life are her wonderful, courageous young adults who are tough, but willing to face any adversity that comes their way.
Then Preston begins to throw everything she's got to force those characters to fight for their lives over and over and over...with weird, strange, other-world creatures or traps set up to hoard treasure from others! The adventure is fabulously compulsory, leading to a climatic adventure that forever changes those four young adults.
So what if I'm beyond my YA years! (Book recommended for 14yrs+) Preston has become a must-read author for me!
ARC Received Via
Phenomenal One Press
GABixlerReviews
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Cheryl M-M
Format:Kindle Edition
I received a free copy of this book for my review. This story takes place on an alternate planet, with Earth being the more conservative of the planets in the galaxy (in this sci fi books galazy that is). The planet in question is home to the thiefs and criminals of the universe, one of which is the main character. The author has given a lot of thought to the details of various planets, which include unknown species of creatures, plants and materials. In the first few chapters I thought it was a YA or book for older children (not that adults won't enjoy it), but when the main character starts getting more intimate with his best friends younger (barely 16 yr old) sister I wasn't so sure. That's when I felt the writer was mixing the boundaries of YA and adult. The romantic scenes are too steamy, and no they are not in any way graphic, but the emotional detail is that of a sexually experienced/ kinda hot and heavy scenario. (I wouldn't be comfortable letting my 13 year old read those bits and yes you may call me conservative). I felt it took away from the main story (young people trying to save the universe), which was good until it the story started to swing hither and ho like a bell, from hero of the nation to desire of a young male. Other than that it was an enjoyable read.Bandits
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Missed opportunity
This book had such promise but did not live up to it.
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Bandits by L.M. Preston
Bandits
By L.M. Preston
Published By Phenomenal One Press at Smashwords
eBook ISBN 0-9841989-4-6, $2.94; Paperback ISBN-13 978-0-9841989-3-1, $14. Read more
By L.M. Preston
Published By Phenomenal One Press at Smashwords
eBook ISBN 0-9841989-4-6, $2.94; Paperback ISBN-13 978-0-9841989-3-1, $14. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alisha Robinson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Vivid Sci Fi Fantasy about space pirates
A well-written sci-fi fantasy for young audiences. Daniel is a Zukar (top pirate) on a planet of pirates, his father is killed and he and his brother and friends must find out... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Sherry Landrum
3.0 out of 5 stars
Can't rate it
Downloaded this book for my son's kindle as the description sounded like a book he might like. The picture that shows on his screen is a blonde, muscled boy with no shirt leaning... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jeramy
4.0 out of 5 stars
A pleasant surprise
A friend and I who are a part of the book club were in charge of finding the new book to read that week. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Brit Gay
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Sci-Fi--even for people who don't usually read Sci-Fi
I don't usually read a lot of sci-fi, but I really enjoyed this novel. The author did a great job of integrating world building into the action. Read more
Published 7 months ago by CMKeller
2.0 out of 5 stars
Poorly written but potentially good
First, I'd like to point out that this book may be too violent and filled with language unsuitable to young adults. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Love to Read
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not my thing
I was just not that into this book. It might be someone elses fav, but it just wasn't for me.
Published 8 months ago by AZDane
More About the Author
Author: LM Preston, www.lmpreston.com
blog: http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/ (go to blog to see trailers and giveaways)
L.M. Preston was born and raised in Washington, DC. An avid reader, she loved to create poetry and short-stories as a young girl. With a thirst for knowledge she attended college at Bowie State University, and worked in the IT field as a Techie and Educator for over sixteen years. She started writing science fiction under the encouragement of her husband who was a Sci-Fi buff and her four kids. Her first published novel, Explorer X - Alpha was the beginning of her obsessive desire to write and create stories of young people who overcome unbelievable odds. She loves to write while on the porch watching her kids play or when she is traveling, which is another passion that encouraged her writing.
LM Preston
YA SciFi Author
WEBSITE: www.lmpreston.com
BLOG: http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/
PARTY BLOG: http://bookpartylmpreston.blogspot.com
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/LM_Preston
FACEBOOK:http://tinyurl.com/2fev6qc
Writing stories for and about kids that overcome the impossible...
blog: http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/ (go to blog to see trailers and giveaways)
L.M. Preston was born and raised in Washington, DC. An avid reader, she loved to create poetry and short-stories as a young girl. With a thirst for knowledge she attended college at Bowie State University, and worked in the IT field as a Techie and Educator for over sixteen years. She started writing science fiction under the encouragement of her husband who was a Sci-Fi buff and her four kids. Her first published novel, Explorer X - Alpha was the beginning of her obsessive desire to write and create stories of young people who overcome unbelievable odds. She loves to write while on the porch watching her kids play or when she is traveling, which is another passion that encouraged her writing.
LM Preston
YA SciFi Author
WEBSITE: www.lmpreston.com
BLOG: http://lmpreston.blogspot.com/
PARTY BLOG: http://bookpartylmpreston.blogspot.com
TWITTER: http://twitter.com/LM_Preston
FACEBOOK:http://tinyurl.com/2fev6qc
Writing stories for and about kids that overcome the impossible...
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