Aralyn Solari spent the last three years of her life in the galaxy’s worst prison after a compromised run ruined her flawless smuggling record five years prior. Now that she’s free and has the promise of an easy job with a ridiculously large pay off, her last gig should be a cinch. As long as she follows the runner’s standard, anyway: get in, get out, get paid. Then, she can spend the rest of her … her years retired on Earth, hidden away with some well-deserved credits.
All of that changes, however, when she runs into her ex-boyfriend Caden Madigan: the man she suspects of setting her up all those years ago. Now, he’s wearing a UDA badge and uniform, and says that she’s in danger and being set up again. To Aralyn, the benefit of a huge payday outweighs the risks–or so she thinks until her “easy” job turns sour and she ends up wanted for a crime she didn’t commit, her smuggled goods get stolen, and her ship–down to the toilet paper–gets trashed.
Now, Aralyn’s got no choice but to try a last-ditch effort to get her payload back, get her money, and maybe even some closure… which proves difficult when she finds herself caught in a conspiracy that threatens everything and everyone around her. With government agencies and stone-cold killers on her trail, Aralyn’s life has literally become a ticking time bomb. Caught up in lies, revenge, and a harrowing game of blackmail, one misstep could end with her captured, enslaved, or perhaps even worse: thrown back inside the galaxy’s worst prison for the rest of her life, waiting to die.
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Man oh man this book was awesome! This book had so much action, suspense, corruption, and several plot twists. Aralyn is such a strong female main character and I can’t wait to see her in action along Caden in the next book. I also could never imagined how much I would fall in love with the sci-fi genre while reading but here I am.
Fast paced book, where going thru space with plenty of action, strong characters that are perfect for this book. Couldn’t put it down till the last page. Now it’s time to read the next book in the series. I’m totally looking forward to reading it
What an adventure Merethe Wather takes a reader on in Mercury in Retrograde.
I was so hooked on the story that I was annoyed when it ended, especially leaving me hanging!
For Aralyn Solari being a runner has been her life. After spending the last five years in the galaxy’s worst prison, Aralyn is determined to finish this last job, obtain her credits and find something more legal to do with her life. However, this last job has so many kinks in, not including bringing her face-to-face with her ex who she believes turned on her, running from mercs, oh and just another little stint in jail.
Caden (the ex) had told Aralyn that the job she was caught for before was set-up and believes this last one she is doing now is being set-up as well by the same “kingpin”. But who is Aralyn suppose to believe? The woman who helped her prison and supplied her with this last job? Or her ex who she believes set her up to go to prison and refuses to tell her how he got away scotch free?
What started out as an “easy” job has now turned Aralyn’s life upside down. She’s being pushed to her limits with people she loves being hurt. She’s also caught in a conspiracy that goes back further than Aralyn even realizes.
After reading this one, of course I had to go and get the second book in this series so I can find out if Aralyn and her gang finally get the justice they are seeking and if they find the man she considers more of a father than her birth father.
Mercury in Retrograde by Merethe Walther is action packed with slavery, revenge, blackmail and an old love. Aralyn and Cade have history and they have to learn to trust each other again. Aralyn just spent 5 years in prison and she is convinced he is the one who betrayed her and you have a great story while she finds out the truth. The character development is good but at time the story loses its way. There is so much going on it took awhile to feel connected to the story. I liked Aralyn and Cade’ s renewed love story.
This story was fun even though it was very high on the drama. The characters were fun and fresh and the adventures were endless. I hope to read more in this world.
This was an okay read for me. I’d probably categorize this as a futuristic romance novel and less science fiction. Some of the scenes are a bit unrealistic but I’m being a bit picky…also, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
New author for me and honestly I think I liked the book. It had a lot going on in it. I think the only real issue I had was everyone was so busy doing this and that, that the character development and some of the stories about each character was kinda lost. This is a purely action kind of book which I am not against in any way…I actually like them and this did have quite a bit of a variety in it. Maybe a little too much at the start of a series at least for me. It looks to be an interesting series and I’d like to read more. I want to find out more about these characters from a personal standpoint. We know a very small part and then it just kinda moves on and thats what I missed is an expansion because that really makes a 5 star book for me. I like experiencing it all. Character development, a great plot, and all the action of a Sci-fi. The end is what really made me want to read more though. They made a great team and of course as a reader I’m hooked.
4 out of 5 stars
Aralyn has been living the last three years in the worst prison in the galaxy . After she was compromised on a smuggling run After she is freed she is promised a big payday for a run that she can retire on . Well after she runs into her ex boyfriend things change and not for the better . Deep down she thinks that he set her up the first time and she doesn’t trust him very much . Will she take his advice or will the thought of all that money make her do something stupid .
There are a lot of characters in this story and they are well written some are stronger then others . Aralyn is such a strong character, she takes no gruff from any one . She really doesn’t trust easily and will do what it takes to get things done. Aralyn can show that you can kick butt but also show emotion and cry. Kita i think has to be my favourite character . She has been through so much in her past but she still is bubbly, sassy and loyal till the end. The men in this book are strong too but the woman kind of put them in the back seat . I think that Riordan is a pretty cool guy , he has unbelievable hacking skills that keep him busy . Over all the characters are really complex and diverse.
Ok i am going to admit this when I sat down to read this book I honestly didn’t know what i was getting myself into . I really like sci fi but wasn’t sure how I would like this book . Well lets say i got sucked in and couldn’t put it down . The characters are great and I love that there is a kick butt heroine who can still be vulnerable and cry . The author takes us on a roller coaster ride full of twists and turns . You really can’t trust anyone and you will be screaming at your kindle a few times . You will also want to slap a couple of male characters upside the head a few times . The story moves a long a nice pace and the characters don’t stay too long in one place so the story doesn’t get boring . I truly enjoyed this book and going to look into book two . So if you like sci fi with strong characters this will be a good book for you .