The Capable Man

By Marc Hamlet
Published by Novel Concept Publishing LLC
$2.99 Rating: Not yet rated.
Published: Oct. 27, 2011
Words: 88,097 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452406916

Short description

Far from his homeworld, Justin Maisling was desperate for a fresh start, and Aki Spaceworks knew that a desperate man will do just about anything.

Extended description

Following a breach of Moral Law, young Justin Maisling is forced to immigrate from his respectable home world in the Homestead United Systems to a star system under the control of the Commission for Interstellar Development and Commodities Exchange. With a bit of luck, it's easy to make money in the Exchange; it's even easier to end up destitute. Fortunately for Justin, Aki Spaceworks Group is looking for people with his particular skill set and a desperate need for a steady job. He's hired as a deep space EVA specialist on the salvage ship Beggar’s Prosperity only to find that a great deal is expected from a desperate man.

Time and again, Justin proves himself capable against automated attack drones and a competitor with a high-energy weapon. He comes to enjoy the respect of the ship’s crew, a promotion to team leader and the admiration of his family. He even has a growing relationship with Laura Aki, a beautiful, though somewhat peculiar, older woman. Over time, the job become.. (Read more) Following a breach of Moral Law, young Justin Maisling is forced to immigrate from his respectable home world in the Homestead United Systems to a star system under the control of the Commission for Interstellar Development and Commodities Exchange. With a bit of luck, it's easy to make money in the Exchange; it's even easier to end up destitute. Fortunately for Justin, Aki Spaceworks Group is looking for people with his particular skill set and a desperate need for a steady job. He's hired as a deep space EVA specialist on the salvage ship Beggar’s Prosperity only to find that a great deal is expected from a desperate man.

Time and again, Justin proves himself capable against automated attack drones and a competitor with a high-energy weapon. He comes to enjoy the respect of the ship’s crew, a promotion to team leader and the admiration of his family. He even has a growing relationship with Laura Aki, a beautiful, though somewhat peculiar, older woman. Over time, the job becomes increasingly hazardous with each derelict ship the Insertion Team boards; carnal comforts and synthetic endorphins ameliorate Justin’s emotional tensions for only so long. However, there is a war going on and the company insists that they take advantage of the “new opportunities” which means Justin and his team must soldier on.

Regardless of all his triumphs amidst chaos, the company expects more from Justin. To prove he is a complete Company Man, he must prove total loyalty by doing something he never imagined he would be asked to do.
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Tags

scifi, science fiction, futuristic, space travel, starship, antihero, space adventure, adult science fiction, noir science fiction, noi science fiction

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