Pursuit of the Bold

Four and a half stars. Jamie McFarlane has done it once again! He has crafted another hard to put down story. I took of half a star because the characters might seem a bit underdeveloped if one was to pick up this book without having read any of the others.

Setting that small point aside, the cast from Loose Nuts continues their adventures and find new allies in their struggles. The pacing is so tight that I struggled to put the book down. Fortunately, the jumping back and forth between Picis and the Loose Nut adventurers created natural breaks that let me eat and sleep.

This is the first of a new trilogy in the long running “Privateer Tales” series. Unlike so many trilogies these days this story actually has a beginning, middle and ending with a small teaser but no ‘cliffhanger’ to make one wait for the next book. Like a the craftsman he is becoming, McFarlane relies on the quality of the characters and his story to bring you back for more.

When I read that this would be a “bold” trilogy, I decided to wait until all three were available and I really had time for a three-book read. I really enjoy McFarlane’s work and I’ve lost more than a few night’s sleep because I could not put them down. Well, three books is a lot of time… and that takes some planning. So I waited until my vacation. Reading these books in a nice resort on a wonderful beach, where it does not matter what time I go to sleep, was perfect. This is an excellent beginning to a new trilogy that starts us down a path to deal with the Kroerak bugs and the natural tension that comes with: “How in the heavens will our small group of characters, about whom we really care, survive this?” Trust me, McFarlane has really done a fine job with this book, with its twists and turns, as well as the whole trilogy, but that’s a different story entirely.

Pursuit of the Bold is another well crafted space opera by Jamie McFarlane. The action is continuous with plenty of problems for Liam, Tabby and crew to get through. I have already pre-ordered the next book in this collection. While this is the start of a new trilogy and can be read by someone who is new to the Privateer tales, it is better to start from the beginning and watch the characters develop over time. Jamie often runs a great bargain on the first five books.

I actually didn’t think I would like it, but I couldn’t put it down. The series hasn’t lost my interest, and as things progress in each of their lives, I’m drawn in even more. I stayed up WAY past my bedtime just to finish this one out. I’ve got book 14 and 15 on deck and ready to go! Keep them coming Jamie!

I am really into these books. They really keep me engaged. So much that I can’t put the book down at night and I can’t wait to start reading the next day. I love the characters and am invested in finding out what happens with each of them next. This book is exciting and also has a larger portion than in other books of this series where we get a story directly from a new group of characters that we learn about and I really like. Next please!

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