Sometimes still waters are the most dangerous. Murder turns a quiet month of shore leave into a nightmare for Chief Engineer Kay Ellis and Captain Magdalene Landon of the Black Flag. When a member of their crew is implicated in the killing of a young woman, the privateers find themselves pawns in an interplanetary diplomatic struggle that predates any of them.With little evidence to support their … evidence to support their claims of innocence, an alien government eager to make examples of the human visitors, and the eyes of two superpowers watching their every move, every passing day brings them closer to ruin.
If they don’t find the real killer soon, they’ll swing for a crime they didn’t commit. And the Union will be hung out to dry with them.
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I really enjoyed this quirky combination of Sci-Fi, love stories, and mysteries.
No disrespect for Dr. Asimov…
While I enjoyed reading Asimov’s “The Caves Of Steel”, the first Sci-Fi mystery, I enjoyed “Lee Shores” more.
The characterizations were more lifelike, the pacing was better and it was just more fun to read.
This is a descendant of the Whodunits from the 1930’s.
Well Done Ms. Ford!!
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This review is for the audio book.
I really enjoyed this book. This is book two but you don’t need to listen to the books in order as It is a stand alone story and the author writes as though this is the first, you don’t feel confused about something that happened in the past. Having said that book one is just as goo. It seemed to take a long time to get any where (or should I say to the mystery part of the story) but that was okay because it was introducing you to the characters, the customs of the planet and the funny situation Mags and Kay found themselves in. And in fact I think when it did get to the mystery the story slowed down, don’t get me wrong it was interesting but I would have liked the main characters to have done some of there own investigating instead of letting other people do it and reacting to the fall out of being under suspicion. I like the characters (of which there is a lot), from the robot to even the grumpy cook, they all bring there own unique personalities to the story. Kay and Mags are together as a couple but other than a few tender scenes the love interest doesn’t take over the story, well other than the planned wedding that is. I hope there is another book to come because I for one will be continuing with this adventure.
When the space ship the Black flag is due for repairs, Mags the captain gives everyone shore leave. At the same time Frank gets a summons home. This could only mean two things a death in the family or someone is getting married. Worried about there friend Mags and Kay join him on his return home. Only to find themselves in a hostile word, under suspicion for murder. Denied the rights accustomed to most world’s can the three of them clear there name and return to the Black flag? Just what will they have to do to make sure that happens?
I liked the narrator she used a good variety of voices for the characters so you had no problems telling them apart. Although the robot voice did make me laugh.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
Lee Shores (Black Flag, book 2), my tenth read from author Rachel Ford. This book is so well-written & enjoyable, no matter the genre a Rachel Ford book can be counted on to be entertaining & enjoyable. But I have to say that I was given an Audible copy of Safe Passage (Black Flag, book 1) and Barbara Riche’s talented narration added so much to the book’s enjoyment. As good as this book is if I weren’t laid off due to Covid-19 I’d be buying an Audible copy. I look forward to Troubled Waters (Black Flag, #3)the next book in the series. “I received a free review copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.” (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).
Our crew are looking like scapegoats in the middle of an alien murder investigation and there is a lot more at stake then just their lives.
This is book two in the series. The story works very well as a standalone, so feel free to jump in at any point.
A murder mystery in space, or at least on an alien planet. I love the ship and crew that are the heart of this story. They have that wonderful mix of personalities that provides depth to a story. The story is well written in its own right with a solid plot and, as is proper with a murder mystery mixed with politics, there are plenty of twists and turns to keep the players guessing. The action is non-stop and engaging, keeping me reading well past my bedtime.
Highly recommended.
I received an ARC through StoryOrigin for review purposes.
One should set aside a full weekend for this roller coaster of an NC15 space opera that follows the adventures of Magdalene, Katherine, and Frank when they visit his home planet.
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Maggie and Kate visits Frank’s home world with him, hoping to have a nice vacation. Family intrigues and traditions on the non-human world throw a monkey wrench into things and lead to some uncomfortable days. Then, after Maggie and Kate leave, expecting to come back in a couple of weeks to get Frank, things get much worse and they end up in prison. The fact that they are lesbians works against them, but helps advance the story line. Racism is also a large part of the story, and is rightly condemned.
A good story with no eroticism, just a good whodunit.
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