A thrilling space opera adventure with the mystery and action of Indiana Jones.Hudson Powell had always been a drifter, but after his father died he vowed to turn his life around. He quit freelancing as a starship pilot and joined the Relic Guardian Force as a 38-year-old rookie.That was a big mistake.The RGF police the alien wrecks that have been found on every portal world discovered in the … found on every portal world discovered in the last century. They make sure the relic hunters pay taxes on the priceless alien tech they scavenge from the hulks. The snag is that the RGF is corrupt. And Hudson’s training officer, Logan Griff, is the worst scumbag of the lot.
Pushed over the edge, Hudson stumbles upon the exhilarating world of the relic hunters and meets the equally intoxicating and deadly mercenary, Tory Bellona.
Cast out from the RGF, Hudson Powell chooses a new path. But the discovery of a unique alien crystal will set events in motion that cannot be undone.
People stopped asking where the alien hulks had come from. People stopped asking who created the portals, and why. Hudson will discover that some alien relics are best left buried.
One decision can change the course of an entire civilization. One discovery can change your life.
If you love space sci-fi like Firefly and Stargate blended with the mystery and adventure of Indiana Jones, you’ll love the Star Scavenger series. Begin reading this thrilling five-book saga today.
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Hudson is part of the Relic Guardian Force, an agency he thinks will allow him to make a difference in the world, but unfortunately it’s pretty corrupt and only cares about making a buck at the expense of, well, anyone. Disillusioned and ready to quit, Hudson attempts to deceive the Force and fails terribly. Only now he’s not so sure what his future holds. With little more than a mysterious Relic to his name and several unknown individuals out to kill him, Hudson still knows he wants to do something that matters. But to figure out what that is, he’ll have to stay alive.
I really enjoyed listening to this as an audiobook. It was easy to follow the story and it was really interesting. The narrator did a great job with all the character voices and was pleasant to listen to. The author made me care about a lot of characters simultaneously, which is a bit unusual for me. Usually I like one or two characters, but there are even a few who are at odds with each other that I’m curious about. I think it’s a great start to what promises to be a fascinating series.
I received a free copy of the audio book from the author through Story Origin, and have reviewed it willingly.
Our hero’s job is to protect ancient relics from looters and treasure hunters, but space is vast and corruption is everywhere. Seems like he has his work cut out for him.
This is billed as book one of a new series, so a perfect place to start.
I found this book to be well written, easy to read and just plain fun. Our hero clearly has too much on his plate and that is evident from page one and it only gets worse. The story moves and a good pace which keeps our hero constantly moving and the reader constantly turning pages to see what comes next. The characters in this book are also well developed, particularly our hero who is, of course, the star of the show. There were also some interesting support cast and I am hoping to see more of them in the future. Overall, a very enjoyable start and I look forward to watching the series developed.
Highly recommended.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout for review purposes.
“One decision can change the course of an entire civilization.”
“Space was exciting. It was dangerous and terrifying. It was beautiful.”
A new series by Ogden, it clearly shows a promising and exciting read! The clash between good and bad is perfectly reflected by the main protagonist with his idealism and to live his life “by the book” and the corrupt police force and high level government officials. The constant interior debate of good and bad takes Powell to impossible and fun moments situations, because he is no hero, but his goodwill drags him towards wild adventures and to take important decisions to determine which path to take in his life. A great introduction of Powell’s adventures and misadventures! The characters-both good and villains- are exceptional and well described. The descriptions of the worlds, cities, tech, ancient structures and artefacts were vivid and often beautiful. As I read, I felt constantly excited to learn more about the ancient mysteries of the universe. I definitely will follow Powell’s adventure in his new life, dying to know more about the alien artefacts and the sentient ship! Looking forward to reading Orión Rises #2!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher and my review is entirely voluntary.
I really liked this start of a new series. It stars Hudson as a honest man working for the dishonest Relic Guardian Force. of course things go wrong that kept me amused for most of the book. All the characters introduced were interesting and fun to love and hate. But this story really sets up the series and a reason to cheer for Hudson. I was hooked from the first chapter and laughed and groaned through most of the story. But it was very hard to put the book down as I just had to see what problem Hudson would encounter as he seemed to be the only honest person around. But man he was lucky and entertaining. I cannot wait to see what happens next and what the alien ships end up really being.
No good Deed goes unpunished , and Hudson Powell just found that out .
Trying to do something good with your life generally leaves skid-marks.
A Great story and really good plot and characters . I highly recommend
this story . I know I will be waiting to read the rest of this series .
This is a great start to a fabulous series! I love this author and I love this book and new series. I am hooked from this first book and am looking forward to reading the remaining books in the series. Perfect-paced, action-packed and fabulous characters, this is a great start to a series.
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Interesting story with great potential
I can see a lot of potential in this interesting and different story. The overarching plot for the series seems involved and challenging. The book was plotted well and the worldbuilding was well done. I just didn’t connect well with Hudson. If you enjoy sci-fi and treasure hunting stories, this may be a good fit for you, give it a try!
Hudson wants to make his parents proud. “It doesn’t matter what it is, just make sure it matters to you, ok?” his dad tells him. So at 38 he embarks on a new career that he thinks matters – only to learn it is nothing like he envisioned.
Thus starts a fast-paced, action-filled, alcohol-fueled story that never quite goes the way you thought it would. Definitely a page turner. Ogden has created a space opera universe reminiscent of something you might get if you threw Mike Resnick’s Santiago characters into David Weber’s Mutineer’s Moon universe.
While this is a tightly written, character driven plot, the wheels are set in motion for a much larger story. The prologue and epilogue provide some intriguing hints with regards to where the over arching plot might be heading. I am eagerly awaiting the next installment in this exciting series!