An outstanding beginning to a series of a space opera epic. Jeryn's Dagger is fast-paced and loaded with great characters, both good and
evil. Set in a future where humanity has moved out among the stars, there is
plenty of action and interesting technology to keep a sci-fi reader turning
pages from beginning to end. While the overall backdrop are the stars in the
galaxy, characters play out this story in several settings created with
descriptions of places palpable to readers.
I enjoyed this book immensely, and I think it might also appeal to readers
across genres.
Smuggler and rogue, Jeryn Lorsi, finds himself in custody of authorities who
want answers about his recent activities. This situation is not new to him, and
he takes advantage of an opportunity to free himself.
His escape artistry is not unnoticed, and he is recruited for a new job.
Meanwhile, elsewhere in the galaxy, a ruler of an organization designed to
unite the worlds of the sector becomes vulnerable as many worlds of the Realm
are seeking to become independent. This would present a great deal of economic
hardship to the realm, but waiting in the shadows is one person ready to pick
up the pieces and restore the realm, by any means necessary.
The principal character of the story, Jeryn, is a skillful rogue who gets
into and out of trouble all the time. He seems to enjoy life, but his main
skill is knowing how to work with others. He lives in a diverse galaxy, and his
only personal problem is when he encounters those who think they are superior
to others, especially when dealing with other species. As a result, the crew he
becomes a member of have a respect for each other and their skills. He is an
eminently likeable character among various others that I enjoyed in this tale.
My favorite plot point in Jeryn's Dagger is how the author focuses more on
the characters and their interactions and avoids info-dump to fill in with
pages of explanation. The reader gets just enough information to color the
action.
The theme that stands out for me in this story is how author Young builds
the tale around the Star Trek Vulcan ideal of IDIC (Infinite Diversity in
Infinite Combinations). As I mentioned earlier, I appreciate Jeryn's attitude
and how he has respect for life in all its forms.
My takeaway from Jeryn's Dagger is to remember that It is through respect
and cooperation that the good guys will achieve their goals.
Jeryn's Dagger is excellently written and is a great story that will absorb
the reader. Personally, I found it mesmerizing and couldn't put it down. If you
enjoy sci-fi, you should enjoy this character-driven space opera. I suspect
fellow fans of Star Trek and Star Wars will be especially attracted to this
because of the adventure and political aspects.
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
His novels echo his many influences from science fiction books and movies,
including Star Wars, the Mad Max films, Dune, Blade Runner, Star Trek, and the
stories of William Gibson, Harlan Ellison, and J.G. Ballard.
Visit dlyoungfiction.com for more about his work.
Well, there it is...
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