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This was definitely an enjoyable read. I’ll for sure be waiting for the next book in the series and wherever it might take Shepherd and Co.1 J.D. CuneganAuthor 14 books142

Fans of Firefly and Cowboy Bebop would do well to read Star Shepherd.

At its heart, Star Shepherd is very much those two. Ragtag ship, lonesome good guy captain who's maybe not as good as good guys go. Big-time, overbearing government and factions of resistance. That familiarity, which could be a liability for others, is a warm blanket in R.R. Virdi's capable hands, aided by memorable side characters and a willingness to (occasionally) buck expectations.

Well-written, tension-filled, and just fast-paced enough to be exciting without leaving the reader wondering what's going on, Star Shepherd shows Virdi to be a more versatile writer than some might think, and his love for the genre is clear throughout.

That love is also infectious. The ending was a bit open-ended for my tastes (perhaps a sequel is eventually in the offing?), but everything good about this subgenre of sci-fi is on display in Star Shepherd, and the result is a fantastic, engrossing read. Beth Garret2

Absolutely enjoyed this novel which reads much an amalgamation of the old Han Solo trilogy books, the Solo movie, and Firefly. A galactic human empire, a ragtag group of rogues fighting against it, the Firefly style language and worldbuilding of a believable space western with impoverished and lesser-educated people out at the frontier as opposed to the center of the empire which is better off. People are left with little choice but to join the empire to seek better chances in life. Those who don't are still held at their mercy via an oligarcy that rules it all through their stranglehold on resources and minerals.

Star Shepherd means to change that by ferrying a cargo known as The Light, something that can destroy the powerhold the oligarchy and empire has.

This was a really fun book. Bev1,931

Wow. What can I say about this book but WOW!! What a ride this one was. Star is a shepherd of the skies and space, ferrying people and products around wherever they need to go. He loves this life but always seems to be in trouble of some kind or another. This time his mission is to take The Light to another planet and get paid. That's it. Is that too hard? You betcha it is. Along the way, he picks up a motley crew and are they in for a helluva fight to deliver The Light where it has to go. The military is after them and rogues as well. I am in awe of the imagination of this author. Cris141

lots of action!

This was a good book-but it took me a while to understand what a Star Shepherd was about. The first 50% of the book was the 2 main characters in snappy dialogue and put-downs, as they escaped various traps and attacks. I was worried about it being a kind of fiction I wouldn’t , but 2 women and a robot with an attitude joined the crew. It got better (as a story line) with each chapter. The main character sure got beat up a lot! Joel220

The characters were under-developed and too naive. The story was slow in releasing important details to build upon. And strangely, I found the conversations hard to follow. I read a lot and this is not something that I run across very often. I will not be continuing this series, the story is not real unique and the author's style just is not for me. Lou BergerAuthor 23 books26

A western in space!

Ronnie Virdi has penned a beautiful homage to the stories he grew up loving.

Even though this is a nod to a variety of shows, including Cowboy Bebop, Firefly, etc., the story stands on its own.

I sincerely hope that Star shows up in a sequel! Max Kessler2

A brilliant romp of a space western that's a clear draw and love to/from Firefly, Cowboy Bebop, and a hint of Star Wars' more western aspects and roguish elements. A five star read of nostalgia and creativity. Natalie Leistikow32 1 follower

I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Overall this was a decent book! It took me a while to get into the author's style - they loooove describing things in great detail and not answering questions right away or ever. It's cool. I don't mind living in mystery. Just maybe not all the time?

Anyway, I started liking it about a third of the way through once I got used to the rhythm of the story. My biggest complaint was that the dialogue was almost too witty? Is that a thing? I just feel if you're being shot at, you're maybe not gonna be concerned with getting in a good zinger. Maybe that's just me.

BUT, honestly, it was a fun romp through space and emotions. A couple surprises at the end made for a good story, that unfolded nicely. Peter K156

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