Published: July 04, 2011
Words: 80,466 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452410982

Short description

This is the story of a genetically created assassin born and bred by a corporation of the future. Held in virtual isolation when not on assignment he looks forward not only to the kill, but to the freedom he gains on assignment. A little crazy and supremely arrogant, when he and his friends are sold out his world is suddenly shattered. Can he survive to set things right? And just what is 'right'?

Extended description

Jotun was born and bred to be a corporate assassin, back in the days of the Corporate Wars. Confined these days to life in a gilded cage, Jotun welcomes any opportunity to get out and lately he's been getting out a lot. But as a genetically designed and Laboratory bred animorph by a company that isn't quite sure if it trusts him anymore his choices are few: do the jobs that eventually will kill him, or refuse, which will also kill him.
Of course it isn't like he doesn't enjoy the work, but when everybody wants you dead you start to wonder if there isn't more to life.
When an unexpected betrayal kills the few friends he has and nearly him as well, Jotun realizes he has bigger problems than his lifestyle, namely finding out who betrayed him and paying them back, no matter what the cost.

Danger Money is a Science Fiction story that takes place in my Children of Steel universe, a future where genetically created animorphs serve as second class citizens and handle all of the dirty and d.. (Read more) Jotun was born and bred to be a corporate assassin, back in the days of the Corporate Wars. Confined these days to life in a gilded cage, Jotun welcomes any opportunity to get out and lately he's been getting out a lot. But as a genetically designed and Laboratory bred animorph by a company that isn't quite sure if it trusts him anymore his choices are few: do the jobs that eventually will kill him, or refuse, which will also kill him.
Of course it isn't like he doesn't enjoy the work, but when everybody wants you dead you start to wonder if there isn't more to life.
When an unexpected betrayal kills the few friends he has and nearly him as well, Jotun realizes he has bigger problems than his lifestyle, namely finding out who betrayed him and paying them back, no matter what the cost.

Danger Money is a Science Fiction story that takes place in my Children of Steel universe, a future where genetically created animorphs serve as second class citizens and handle all of the dirty and dangerous jobs that are part of humanity's extension to the stars.

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assassin, science fiction, anthropomorphic, science fiction adventure, feline, furry, science fiction high tech

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Review by: Bookblogger on Jan. 17, 2012 :
In Danger Money by John Van Stry there is a whole new world to get familiar with. It is the future and mega corporations pretty much run everything. Genetic engineering has advanced to the point where anthropomorphic creatures are bred specifically to do the work for these giant corporations, earning a huge debt in being raised and trained and working to pay it off to become free. It is a major form of indentured servitude, but since most humans don't think of the animal creatures as people no one really cares.

Danger Money follows Jotun and his team. Jotun was made to be an assassin, and he is the most senior assassin for his corporation. That position comes with certain perks, but also guarantees him the really tough jobs.

When I read the sample for this book (and the others in this universe), I was fairly excited as the concept really worked for me. Now concept alone isn't enough to make a good book, and it would have been even more disappointing if it failed. Luckily for me John told a great story with some unique characters. Although Jotun is fairly human in mannerisms and thought processes, he is also a predator. The twist that his animal nature gives his thought process is one of the reasons he makes such a great assassin.

I thoroughly enjoyed all aspects of this book. The characters were well written, the plot kept up a pretty good pace, and I was surprised to see that some characters from this book are secondary characters (at least in the sample) of Children of Steel. I think the tie in will make both books a little better after getting them both read.

This is a great read for sci-fi fans who enjoy interplanetary travel, anthropomorphic characters, and great action sequences built around strong characters.

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