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Smuggler's Dilemma (Privateer Tales Book 5) by [Jamie McFarlane]

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In Jamie McFarlane's latest tale, Smuggler's Dilemma, we discover that the Red Houzi is more than just a rag tag band of pirates. As a highly organized military that uses guerilla tactics in the main asteroid belt, they are decimating defenseless mining colonies, leaving behind destruction and devastation. No one can predict where or when they will show up, not even the great Mars Protectorate Navy, since they vanish into the deep dark of space as quickly as they attack.

Liam Hoffen and Nick James have returned from their last encounter grateful to be alive, but wondering how they will continue. Sterra's Gift is nothing more than a broken heap, strapped to a pile of ore. Shopping for a new ship is disappointing. Nothing can replace her, until a crazy old man introduces them to an old British warship named Hotspur.

News of Red Houzi attacks near their home spurs them into action and they set off in a desperate race to save their families. When a massive pirate fleet shows up, they discover they're impossibly outgunned and outnumbered. It always comes down to friends, family, and a sense of purpose. This crew has all of that and more.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00UBEE40M
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fickle Dragon Publishing; 2nd edition (March 20, 2015)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 20, 2015
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4092 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 350 pages
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Jamie McFarlane is a graduate of Colorado School of Mines with a Master of Science in Mathematics. An avid reader, tinkerer, woodworker and metal sculptor, Jamie is just as likely to be seen smelting aluminum cans in his garage as he is tacking random, discarded iron objects into a small army of beasties that adorn his home’s landscaping.

Jamie’s writing career began as something of a dare which later turned into a tribute. In his late teens, Jamie was well known as the family story-teller, spinning fanciful yarns about ordinary events, usually with the objective of escaping well-deserved trouble. One day, his mother, often the target of his mischievous tales, challenged him to commit his words to writing. Jamie promised he would but time passed, as did his beloved mother. In 2014, Jamie made good on his promise and published his first book.

Jamie is the author of a growing library of novels and novellas including the space opera series - Privateer Tales, and the urban fantasy series - Witchy World. Jamie lives in Lincoln, Nebraska with his wife and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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Hard science fiction

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021

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Hard science fiction seems to be a thing of the past, but not with McFarlane. With him we get lots of going EVA for one reason or another, cleaning out of broken or ill-maintained equipment and the like that other authors simply wave away with 'magic' high tech.
I particularly like the manipulation of very localized gravity for various reasons. An upside-down workout area is a clever construct if you ask me.
But it is the characters that we keep coming back to spend time with. Liam and his friends are good people to hang out with. Sure they are young, and McFarlane takes time to develop their thoughts and action from that base place of youth, innocence, and naivete. They are so accomplished that we can easily forget that they are just past their high school years. In other societies, they would have decades to go to reach the place in life where they could captain a ship. Not so with these belter kids, raised in space. They do what needs to be done because they grew up doing what needed to be done, kids or not.
The science seems solid to me, the social world seems solid to me and I like the characters very much.
What is the next one in the series?

Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2022

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I'm enjoying this series immensely! Regular, everyday kids stepping up to fight pirates that attacked their home base in the asteroids, they've come a long way! Two ships later, & studying to become a master pilot to operate the tug they acquired along the way, they take down the pirates in a final battle. THEN to negotiate with Mars Protectorate & the Navy!
Coming home to their family all waiting with a huge picnic spread, it's time for a break.
I can't wait to see what they're off to next!
I am so happy that the author sent me the first book in the series, Rookie Privateer, to get me started on this series!

Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2021

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The team takes the Hotspur to the enemy in stealth mode, accompanied by an old 'friend' (enemy) that is supposed to show them where the red houzi is. It's a great adventure again. Only a couple of necessary battles. The best part is learning how the team lives on a mission, what they do and how they function as a team. Well, you just have to read it to find out, which I highly recommend. I'm sure you'll like it. These books are sort of short stories each with a different plot, but with the same people. I'm glad there are another 10 or so books. Enjoy...

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017

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Liam and the crew of Loose Nuts are in a bind. Their beloved cutter is barely more than scrap after their last tangle with pirates. To put their letter of marque back in action, they'll need a new ship. The age old smugglers question, do you want to be fast, or be able to bring decisive firepower. You can't have both. An ancient British blockade runner, may be just the ticket.

The pirates have plans of their own, and they include more than an annoying band of privateers. They plan to take out the Mars navy fleet, and Liam's girlfriend is in it. Loose Nuts is, once again, squarely in the middle of the approaching doom. They need every trick they can muster to win this battle, and it may mean trusting someone who wants Liam dead.

Number six in Jamie McFarlane's Rookie Privateer series, brings more of what we love. Lots of action and space battles. Way back in book one, the relationship between Liam and Tabby is set up, and we haven't seen the two get together much. This book changes all that. Tabby rejoins our fearless pirate fighters and is a welcome addition to the team. Three cheers for our rookie privateers!

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2016

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Privateers is a good read with well-developed characters and an entertaining story line. It is the first series that I have read in a very long time that had well developed foundational science on which the rest of the story framework is based. The use of AI, smart fabric, and Internet of things, was very well integrated into the story and extended into the future. The only nits I have to pick with the series are the improbable interrelationships between some of the characters, the illogical expansion from the Milky Way to the Dwingeloo galaxy, which is 10 million light-year away from Earth. There are many other choices much closer, such as Andromeda, at 2.5 million. Additionally, it is unlikely that the 100 to 400 billion stars within the Milky Way could have been explored. One last nick pick, was the reference to the Marny Bertrand, a former Marine, who is referred to as a Master Chief, which is a Navy rank. The correct rank for a Marine E9 would be Master Gunnery Sergeant, or Gunny.

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l. r. petersek

these are all fun reads

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2022

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If you’re looking for distopian, noire science fiction - look elsewhere. All of these stories (so far) are filed with old fashioned good good guys and baaad bad guys with a few in-between characters to add some leavening. No nasty language and only the barest hint of sex. Your kids could read these with enjoyment. Good on you mr. McFarlane!

Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022

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Ok, you heard it here first. This is the best one yet. This had it all. Adventure, intrigue, romance, humor and heartbreak. Yes, that's right, I even shed a tear while reading this. So strap in and get ready for a real page turner. This one is 5 of 20. I hope we haven't run outta gas, but this read will be tough to beat.

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jjdrymiller

The adventures keep coming and it's great entertainment. Excellent series.

Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2015

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This review covers "Buccaneers", "Smuggler's Dilemma" and "Parley". Why? Somehow these three books got published in the series without me realizing it. When I discovered Parley had been released I immediately got it and finished it quickly only to discover the other two were out there waiting. So I picked them both up and read the three back-to-back.
I find the series very entertaining. Liam is maturing and his relationship with Tabby developing. The whole crew Nick, Marny, Jack, Tali, Celina and the folks just play off of each other so well. The adventures are real and this is a crew you just grow to like.
Keep them coming. I am having a great time.

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Mr. Mark Jones

If you've got this far, you won't be dissappointed with this episode.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2016

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I guess it is the mills and boon of sci-fi but I enjoyed it sufficiently to get the next one in the series. The writing is not great, but it is an enjoyable story that bundles along nicely.

john h

Very good

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 25, 2016

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Another really good instalment of the series, well written sci-fi with plenty of the right sort of language and action.

PAUL MITCHELL

Good story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 12, 2018

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Having read the previous four books in this series I really enjoyed this episode. And I've already got the next two. What next?can't wait.

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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2016

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A bit fanciful but just what you want from an easy read
Although at times just a bit far fetched

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Smugglers Dilemma (Privateer Tales book 5)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2016

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These are well worth getting on your Kindle reader for the holiday, I found each one entertaining and found myself impulsively buying one after the other to continue the story

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