Home Is the Hunter. He had no face, no past, and no name. They called him Hunter. He wondered if he still had a soul. He did have a mission -- to hunt and kill the leaders of the Freekor, mercenaries who made war both for business and pleasure. He was a faceless assassin, moving invisibly through the worlds, where his employers and most of his allies seemed as ruthless as the enemy. Hunter s heroes had always been men who stood alone to confront evil. Now he must decide where he stands and who he is. Farstep Station sits on the distant edge of human expansion into space. Although meant to be the stepping stone to further exploration, the station remained understaffed and nearly abandoned for the duration of a long war between the rebels and the fledgling Inner Worlds Council. With the war all but over, the IWC has once again turned attention to this outpost of humanity. The new commander, Desmond Montaigne, steps into a powder keg of trouble, including a belligerent civilian section no one told him existed, a second-in-command who may be more dangerous than he is incompetent, ...and things loose on the station that shouldn't be there at all. Farstep Station is a nexus of hidden secrets and. Desmond soon learns the key to survival isn't recognizing his enemies but finding a few friends.
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Two complete books under one cover.,
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This review is from: Double Dog #3: Home Is the Hunter / Farstep Station (Perfect Paperback)
TITLE: Home is the Hunter (Story One)
AUTHOR: James K. Burk When Rad's wild and careless ways earns him a bed in the trauma unit, his father cuts him off from the family fortune. Rad can either lie there until he dies slowly and painfully or his take a job offered by Compact, the trade alliance. Once Rad agrees, Compact pays for all medical expenses. Compact not only repairs everything broken, missing, or burnt to a crisp, but also adds components which will enable Rad to more efficiently do his job as an assassin. His new name is Hunter. He is faceless, literally, allowing him to take on anyone's appearance. Compact sends Hunter to a few different tutors for special training. Once completed, Hunter begins to live up to his new name. **** A spectacular tale that I wish could have been twice as long. Hunter's character deserves more than one book. The character should have a trilogy or series with various missions. James Bond would be nothing compared to Hunter's potential. **** Flip the book over and start from the back for a second novel. (Hence the "Double Dog" label.) TITLE: Farstep Station (Story Two) AUTHOR: Lazette Gifford Farstep had been the last station built, the farthest from Earth and the first real project for the newly formed Inner Worlds Council. Farstep Station was nearly completed, and had not even been fully staffed, when the colonies went to war over power. When the war ended, Farstep Station was all but forgotten until the commander suicided. Commander Desmond Montaigne, new to the rank, is the son of Fleet Admiral Orlan Montaigne. To say Desmond and his father detest each other would be putting it WAY too mildly. Desmond has honor and intelligence. Orlan has betrayal and greed. So when Desmond arrives at Farstep Station, he is determined to be honorable, fair, and make things better for everyone there. However, Desmond knows within minutes of stepping upon Farstep that something evil is afoot. Worse, those directly under his command are in on whatever his happening and cannot be trusted. Desmond must find information and allies quickly. **** A terrific tale that I also wish could have been twice as long. I could not help but feel as though too much was omitted due to story space. Perhaps some day the author will use this tale as an intro for a series about Farstep Station and its people. **** Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.
3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Old school adventure!,
By Bill D. Allen "Wild Bill" (Oklahoma) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Double Dog #3: Home Is the Hunter / Farstep Station (Perfect Paperback)
Wow! This book is an excellent combination for the old school adventure lover.
HOME IS THE HUNTER really highlights James Burk's hard-hitting style. It reminds you of the excellent, fast paced adventure that used to be the norm but now is as rare as hen's teeth. If you want a good read pick up this book. Lazette Gifford also delivers the excellent Science Fiction short novel FARSTEP STATION. Also a wonderful read which highlights her solid talents. I hope that more people will pick up these books and give them the chance they deserve. These writers are excellent and their stories are exactly the type of fiction that those of us who live for good storytelling hunger for.
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