Dark Star Rising

Blackwood & Virtue, Book 2

De: Bennett R. Coles

Narrado por: Steven Brand

The misfit crew of HMSS Daring are on a covert mission to dismantle a sprawling pirate network threatening the empire in this enthralling second Blackwood & Virtue novel - a thrilling, action-packed blend of the military sea adventures of Patrick O’Brian’s Master and Commander series with Jim Butcher’s sci-fi Cinder Spires novels.

Exuberant after scoring a major victory against enemy pirates, the star sailing ship HMSS Daring eagerly embarks on its new mission. Until the pirate network is dismantled and its mysterious leader Dark Star brought to justice, the safety of the empire remains in jeopardy.

Supported by the ship’s misfit crew, Subcommander Liam Blackwood and Quartermaster Amelia Virtue go undercover, following leads that take them deep into the pirate network. Yet the closer they get to its center and the elusive Dark Star, the clearer it becomes that all is not what it seems.

Pirates aren’t the only danger the duo face. Empowered by imperial decree, an old enemy is murdering noble families and taking their property - an enemy that has a personal grudge against Daring and her crew. And now he is on his way across the galaxy to exact revenge.

Caught between ruthless pirates, a vengeful enemy, and their own increasingly intense feelings, Liam and Amelia must use all their cunning, charm, and daring to get out this alive.

©2020 Bennett R. Coles (P)2020 HarperCollins Publishers

an ice cream like book

this book was like ice cream. sweet, fun, a good treat. it doesn't make you a stronger person it doesn't challenge you its just a fun book!!

I have one quible.... the camera.... wrenched me from this world so fast. I mean come on. they have screens and are able to send messages across space but they don't have Cameras... kinda a bad plot point.

that's my only big complaint other wise was such a fun listen I got through it in a single sitting

wonderful conclusion to this two (?) part story.

An interesting mix of regency (even medieval at times) and futuristic space faring civilization. Focus is primarily on the (well developed) characters, and not on the technology. Your imagination can fill in the details.