Unmasked (Futuristic Romance) (Mass Market Paperback)

by C. J. Barry (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
Barry’s latest novel in her futuristic UN series is the perfect blend of sci-fi and romance. -- Fresh Fiction

This awesome book roars out of the starting gates and never looks back...danger, adventure, and romance—a terrific keeper! -- Romantic Times Magazine

Wow! What a story! Bravo! -- Best-selling Author Robin D. Owens

Product Description
To the merchants he plunders, he’s the Ghost Rider of the Dead Zone. To sector law enforcement, he’s a wanted pirate. To the slaves he rescues, he’s the savior, laghato. To one determined female, Qaade Deter is serious trouble.

Torrie Masters had heard of the legendary raider, but she’d never expected to encounter him. Nor would she have expected that beneath his black mask lurked an enticing man destined to challenge her in ways she couldn’t shoot her way out of.

But a great threat has emerged—one that’s left no choice but for them to join forces. Entrusted with the fate of thousands, Torrie has discovered Qaade’s impossible dream. Only she has the power to help him. Only she has the power to see him…UNMASKED.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 341 pages
• Publisher: Love Spell (May 31, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0505525747
• ISBN-13: 978-0505525741
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #505,740 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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42 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read!, June 17, 2005

By	Detra Fitch (USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Masters Shipping is the wealthiest shipping company in the galaxy. The main headquarters is on the planet called Dun Gali. Torie Masters is the youngest member of the family and the only daughter. She has grown up with more than half a dozen older brothers.

As the story opens, Torrie is on her maiden voyage as captain of the ship Ventura2. The crew is evacuating. Core melt down is due shortly. Torrie stays behind, sure she can save the ship. She is wrong. However, the ship was never in danger. Pirates board.

Qaade Deter lets Torie live. He is known as the Ghost Rider of the Dead Zone. All he steals from Torrie's ship are some special medical supplies. InterGlax, the law enforcement, may call him and his crew pirates, but to the slaves he rescues he is called a savior. If Torrie had not found a way to track her stolen shipment, she and Qaade would probably have never met again. But, of course, she did.

Qaade and Torrie must come to an understanding and learn to trust each other ... and FAST!

Qaade has a traitor somewhere in his crew. Someone Qaade trusts has given all information on the "Slipstream" operation (the name for his operation of freeing slaves) to a dangerous man named Chauvet. Chauvet knows every single thing about the operation and even has detailed maps on each ship, port of calls, and people. Chauvet has created a cold game in the name of vengeance.

***** Both genders will enjoy this sci-fi flick. It is like watching Han Solo and Princess Leia go head-to-head. Both stubborn, both used to leadership, and both filled with honor. I read the entire book in a single sitting, unable to stop. To be honest, I did not even try to resist. I just sat back and enjoyed the ride. And what a ride this one is! There are a few hot scenes, but not like a "romance" book where it begins toward the beginning and steams all the way through the book. No, most of the time is spent on the plot. Again, think Han and Leia. The attraction and passion is between them, but the Rebellion is first and foremost.

Author C.J. Barry has a best seller here. No doubt! I can't wait to see what Barry releases next. *****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars terrific outer space action thriller, May 25, 2005

By	Harriet Klausner - See all my reviews (#1 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

She knows she earned this first run as a freight captain when she helped rescue her brother Zain from slavery (see UNLEASHED), but Torrie Masters is nervous yet confident. However, when the computer reports the engine is melting down, Torrie sends her crew away hoping to save the day and not go down with the ship. Instead of dying, the meltdown proves false, but the Dead Zone Ghost Rider pirates led by Qaade Deter capture her ship.

Surprisingly, Qaade sets Torrie free returning her vessel to her, but keeping her cargo. Later when he learns that slavers have kidnapped her, he comes to rescue her, but at the cost of his precious hijacked cargo. Once he frees her Qaade demands she help him recover the cargo he stole from her because his piracy assists the Slipstream rescue people from slavery although he wonders who will save his heart enslaved to the feisty captain.

The fourth "Un...ed" science fiction romance is a terrific outer space action thriller that stands alone even with a Masters as a protagonist as in previous tales. The story line feels somewhat like swashbucklers in outer space, but with the test that the pirates, believing slavery is an abomination, free the slaves at every opportunity. C.J. Barry provides a fast-paced action-packed thriller starring two wonderful characters that make believers of the audience that piracy in space exist. Fans of speculative fictions will appreciate Ms. Barry's latest stellar story and seek the previous three "Un" novels that are well worth reading

Harriet Klausner

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Science Fiction Romance, June 17, 2005

By	Elaine C McTyer "avid reader" (Dawson, GA USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Torrie Masters is the only sister in the Masters Shipping family. She has 6 brothers including Zain from UNLEASHED. She has finally convinced her family to let her captain one of their cargo ships. She is a determined gutsy lady who doesn't take kindly to having her cargo stolen. When pirates capture her ship through trickery she decides to go and get it back. Following a secret tracking device she had implanted, she falls into the hands of Quade Deter, the leader of the pirates.

Quade was a slave who was rescued by pirates. He has dedicated his life to setting up a pipeline to rescue and rehabilitate slaves. It seems the Patrol is not doing anything about the kidnapping and selling of slaves. For the last 15 yrs he has worked to save and reunite families, always hoping to find his lost sister and mother. Known only as Laghato, a word meaning freedom, he is worshiped by slaves and hated by slave traders.

At first Torrie only has contempt for this man who hides behind a mask in order to steal from others. But after seeing the horror and misery of slavery first hand, against her will, she begins to understand and care for this strong willed man. When the safe communities and ships come under attack by a vicious slaver she finds herself caught up in his schemes. And when it looks like only Quade's life will stop the killing and protect the freed slaves, She is determined to save him.

Very well written and plotted, I enjoyed this one very much. Fast paced with a wonderful cast of characters.

Don't miss her other books UNEARTHED, UNLEASHED, and UNRAVELED.