Furious

Kris Longknife, Book 10

By: Mike Shepherd

Narrated by: Dina Pearlman

Length: 11 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Having used unorthodox methods to save a world - and every sentient being on it - Lieutenant Commander Kris Longknife is wanted across the galaxy for crimes against humanity. For her own safety, she’s been assigned to a backwater planet where her Fast Patrol Squadron 127 enforces immigration control and smuggler interdiction. But Kris is a Longknife, and nothing can stop her from getting back to the center of things - not when all hell is breaking loose. Now she’s on the run, hunted by both military and civilian authorities - and since the civilian authorities happen to be her immediate family, Kris soon finds herself homeless, broke, and on trial for her life on an alien world....

©2012 Mike Moscoe (P)2012 Audible, Inc.

Exciting Action

In the last episode Kris Longknife was sent to a backwater station of Madigan’s Rainbow to command the fast patrol squadron 127 on immigration control and hunting pirates.

Kris learns that her Grandfather Al, the family business mogul, is sending out a merchant fleet to attempt to trade with the new aliens Kris discovered in the last book.

She runs away from Madigan’s Rainbow to go to Wardhaven to talk to Grandpa Al. She reunites with her bodyguard Jack and they nearly die in an attempt on Kris’ life. She is hunted by everyone, her accounts are frozen, Nelly and kids are unable to connect to the net and both military and civilian authorities are after her. Kris decides to turn herself over to the government of Musashi. There are still repeated assassination attempts on Kris. She is placed on trial. Shepherd does a great job with the trial. Kris also wants to know what happened to the planet they saved and stop Grandfather Al’s merchant fleet. Can she? The ending is a bit of a surprise and a good set up for the next episode.

The book is well written and moves at a very fast pace. Shepherd’s quirky characters make the story seem more real. We have new characters in this book to replace those who died or are missing from the last book. The humor offset some of the assassination attempts. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. Dina Pearlman does a great job narrating this series.

Outstanding

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kris Longknife favorite character

Which scene was your favorite?

Favorite scene was when she contacted long lost grandmother

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Kris got the Wasp II, and people were lining up to join the crew.

Any additional comments?

Could have done without the excessive lovey dovey stuff between Jack and Kris, other than that..

Advanced the story a little

This installment advances the story a little bit - not nearly as much as I would have liked, but it still advances it some.

If you liked the other installments in the series, you will most likely not be fully satisfied with this one, but you might not hate it altogether if you keep in mind that there will be more installments. It would probably not be your favorite; but then again, it might - one man's meat being another man's poison.

Find out what other reviewers think before you decide - it might help you make up your mind. If you haven't read the books from the beginning, I suggest you start there.

Fantastic

Would you listen to Furious again? Why?

Yes, Fantastic adventure

Who was your favorite character and why?

Kris but Trouble is closing

Have you listened to any of Dina Pearlman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes, I do like Dina Pearlman's reading however i thought this one was just a tad too fast, not much but just a little. Fantastic character renditions.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Teared up a little when Kris was... can't spoil it sorry.

Any additional comments?

Just great work, imagination and skill to pull of such an outrageous story line. Is there a little time warp we can do to get at the next one?

fast, don't put it down you might miss something

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

this is Mike Shepherd's best so far. very fast. new twists and turns.

What did you like best about this story?

The ending. What a way to lead us on. I was wanting more, just one more chapter

What does Dina Pearlman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Dina Pearlman's voice is clear and smooth. no gasping for breath.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

laughter was all over this book.

Any additional comments?

try it. well worth the money.

Heist/Courtroom Drama This Book

Mike Shepherd likes to theme each of his novels around a certain plot type or genre: with Furious, we get a JAG military court hearing next to a simple Die Hard type of heist. This is in addition to Shepherd exploring various cultures and societies (Japan, this time). Your enjoyment of this particular book will likely depend on whether you want pew pew space battles or can enjoy the wordplay in a typical courtroom.

Story: Kris needs to get to her grandfather Al, talk with him, and stop the foolhardly plan he is hatching to trade with the hostile aliens. Unfortunately, she's still confined in "Siberia" and neatly tucked out of the way by her great grandfather, King Ray. But Kris has resourceful allies and she can be a very slippery princess. The problem is, where can she go that is safe when she is wanted in nearly every world as an "enemy of humanity?"

This was a fun read and is less about space battles and more about outsmarting opponents in various situations. Fortunately, Shepherd doesn't write her outsmarting lawyers in a court of law - that would be ridiculous. For that she has help in the form of new allies. But of course, as with every where she goes (including the Musashi Imperium), she makes friends and special allies. This book was a lot more about her allies coming to her rescue rather than her miraculously saving the day - again.

This was a brutal one for the narrator - I couldn't help but wince every time a Japanese person would mispronounce a Japanese word or name. But it is what it is and I just had to ignore the distractions since I'd rather have this narrator continue the series rather than having someone else brought in.

There is a large plot twist in the end and it will be interesting to see where it goes from here.

NO "AA" GOLD CHIP FOR KRIS LONGKNIFE !!!!!!

After all this years and space battles, after all of this Political and diplomatic intrigue!!!
We are finally ready to see what we've been waiting for?!!!!

Kris has been hiding on the bottom of the bottle for a month, when she decides it is enough! She leaves the place of her "Exile" after she learns that everything was totally screwed up at home.

Jack is assigned to "Hell Freeze Over",
Kris is wanted for crimes against humanity on 160 planets,
King Ray's Union is coming apart at the seams, while he is trying to create a new fleet,
Grandpa AL chose the wrong time to go back to politics, and to open new trade routes
and Prime Minister released a warrant for Kris longknife.

Kris is a fugitive, Nobody even want to speak about homicidal aliens, and she doesn't know who she can trust.

Everybody want to know everything and to blame her, but nobody wants to listen!!!!

NEXT BOOK IS "DEFENDER" FORMERLY CALLED "VALIANT"
Expected publication: October 29th 2013

War Criminal?

Yep, Kris Longknife is in big trouble again - and her grandpa Trouble isn't helping matters any, or is it grandpa Al? Or grandpa King Ray? Or dad? With a family like hers, who needs enemies? Another great adventure that ends with a cliff hanger that had me looking forward to the next book in the series! When it comes out I may have to listen to the whole series again, just for fun! Well worth the credit.

Exciting Blend of Military SF, Romance, World Building and Political Thriller

This is one of my favorite Kris Longknife books! When Furious begins we find Kris at perhaps her lowest point of this series. She is separated from Jack Montoya, her friends, her command and her freedom. Kris is in legal trouble on over 150 planets for starting a war with an unknown superior alien enemy to protect a planet of aliens from annihilation. Kris and Jack had just finally kissed for the first time. Now she is isolated on a planet far out in the system and Jack is exciled to "Hell Froze Over".

This book is a thrill ride of escape, reunion, trial and finding a way to fight to protect her worlds. Furious has Mike Shepherd's wonderfully appealing characters, his great world building and his delightful humor. We see Kris and Jack try to develop their relationship while running from capture, finding a way to clear Kris and building a fleet of ships and personnel to face the alien threat. Oh, she also faces a trial for treason with the death penalty.

Awesome Sci-fi series

I am writing this because i think it is one of the best series books out there. Mike Shepherd always tells a good action packed story. This one has a female lead and she has some great friends that are willing to die for her and what she stands for. The narrator Dina Pearlman is also one of the best !!
ALWAYS REMEMBER TO READ THE BOOKS IN ORDER.