Published: Dec. 10, 2010
Words: 205,510 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458196897

Short description

Star pilot Renwald Legroeder undertakes a search for the legendary ghost ship Impris and her passengers and crew—whose fate is entwined with interstellar piracy, quantum defects in space-time, galactic coverup conspiracies, and deep-cyber romance. Nominated for the Nebula Award—a novel of the Star Rigger Universe, from the author of The Chaos Chronicles.

Extended description

The Flying Dutchman of the stars! Rigger and star pilot Renwald Legroeder undertakes a search for the legendary ghost ship Impris—and her passengers and crew—whose fate is entwined with interstellar piracy, quantum defects in space-time, galactic coverup conspiracies, and deep-cyber romance. A stand-alone Star Rigger novel, and an excellent starting point for readers new to the Star Rigger Universe.

A Nebula Award finalist, from the author of The Chaos Chronicles.

Original print publication by Tor Books.

Tags

adventure, space opera, science fiction, future fiction, alien, sci fi, sci fi adventure, interstellar travel, space pirates, science fantasy, sci fi romance, space adventure, alien beings, sci fi thriller, hard sf, psychological science fiction, star travel, interstellar romance, star rigger, cosmic sci fi, backlist ebooks, nebula finalist

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Review by: Tim Hume on Nov. 17, 2012 :
Excellent read. Would also recommend other books by this author (e.g. The Chaos Chronicles - Books 1-4 (and hopefully number 5 in the not too distant future!))
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: John Tendys on March 09, 2011 : (no rating)
A slightly old-fashioned sci-fi, somewhat in the style of space operas. But, a very good straightforward story which you won't want to stop reading once you start. The title seems to derive from an episode in the story, but the story is about colonisation, conflict between divergent human types, and general political skulduggery. Aliens largely figure as bit players, though a few are subsumed as honorary humans. While character development, etc. are not part of the genre, I especially like Carter's style of self-deprecating and reluctant hero. The other aspect of sci-fi stories I look for are new ideas. Carter's "energy flux" underlying the normal universe permitting faster-than-light travel through the whimsical image of airplanes and sailing ships is most enjoyable and gives some plausibility to FTL. There are even female characters of significance and a touch of sex. What more could anyone want.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: samuraiotter on Feb. 24, 2011 :
This was a very satisfying read with a well constructed universe and characters. It has some very nice plot twists too.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: zinfan on Feb. 15, 2011 : (no rating)
This book is a well written sci fi novel with solid character development and more than enough adventure to keep any reader interested. It was a pleasure to read. Well done Mr. Carver!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: andy on Feb. 02, 2011 :
well worth wasting a weekend for.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: David Grace on Jan. 13, 2011 :
Good, solid space adventure, worth reading. Professionally written. Recommended
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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