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Synopsis
Space dogfights, firefights, assassins, and bad food. Can a guy catch a break? Lucky and his crew thought the job was simple: grab a mid-level criminal, hand him off, and collect the credits. But when that "mid-level" turns out to have friends in powerful, vengeful places, everything changes. Now Lucky, Salty, and Zero are being hunted across Stanton and Pyro by every syndicate thug and opportunistic bounty hunter who smells a payday. Their ship's damaged, their credits are running dry, and staying ahead of the kill list is getting harder by the hour. But if there's one thing this crew's good at, it's surviving the messes they make. Lucky's Stars is a sharp, fast-paced space adventure packed with firefights, bad decisions, and a crew you'll wish you could grab a drink with - if they live long enough to buy the next round. For fans of Firefly, The Expanse, Guardians of the Galaxy and the chaos of found-family sci-fi. Fans of the PC game Star Citizen will enjoy this first commercially-available novel set in the universe of the game. Lucky's Stars is Book I of the Citizens and Denizens series. Book 2 is scheduled for release in 2026.
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Is Lucky's Stars appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Parents should know this book contains frequent space combat firefights, dogfights, and descriptions of characters being hunted by assassins and syndicate thugs. Language is likely moderate with some profanity typical of military/mercenary crews.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include graphic violence, murder, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will love the fast-paced space action, wisecracking crew dynamics, and high-stakes survival adventure reminiscent of Firefly.