Jump Gate Omega

Star Lawyers, Book 1

By: Tom Shepherd

Narrated by: Scott Aiello

Without Jump Gate Omega, the Terran Commonwealth may not survive.

Tyler shook his head. “Specify, Dad. What do you want us to do?”

His father glared at him. “Go to the Rim, sue those amphibious bastards for everything they’ve got, and get Jump Gate Omega on track again!”

If the new Matthews Corporation Jump Gate fails to span 2.5 million light years to the Andromeda galaxy, the heavily invested star-faring civilization of the Milky Way will face economic ruin and brutal war. The Star Lawyers must run a gauntlet to the Rim, dodging pirates, politicians, prelates, and predatory star nations intent on seizing the new Gate to Andromeda.

Rollicking sci-fi fun, packed with humor, romance, and deep space adventure, punctuated with courtroom battles on alien worlds. Fans have dubbed the Star Lawyers series “Star Trek meets Law & Order.”

©2019 Tom Shepherd (P)2019 Podium Audio

Jump Gate Omega….different, humorous…

Jump Gate Omega is a different kind of story, new & interesting characters. Not the ‘usual’ in this genre. Entertaining for sure.

Surprisingly, worth the time!

I've got to be honest. Due to the story being about lawyers (even space lawyers), I didn't want to like the book. I only gave it a chance because it was a free, Plus catalogue, title. Surprisingly, after getting past the initial irritation of a wealthy, seemingly spoiled, self-centered character, an interestingly fun & elaborate story unfolded. Not terribly difficult to see through, but good fun to 'read.' If you're in the mood for some light, fun, Sci-Fi, taking a peek at the way in which species from different planets across the universe may interact civilly, Jump Gate Omega will certainly fill the bill.

Wonderful!

First, let me say I received this audio book free from the author to advertise this series to a wider audience. Well, he has our attention (hubby & me). We thoroughly enjoyed this book, and the narrator performed the snarkiness of the characters well. It was amazing to follow the 3 adult children of a gazillionaire, 2 male lawyers and a younger daughter with secrets. They are up against a zealot religious 'democracy' who is reneging on an agreement of access to a specific area of space. Hubby already bought the next book in the series!

Rich smart Playboy

Everybody in this Mega wealthy family is talented and stereotype. Right now I don't have any sympathy for Mega wealthy characters, no matter how entertaining they are. The sex assassination offended me. So I quit.

I doubt that it breaks any new ground in Space Opera but it's basic enough for those who like it.

Total enjoyment

Wonder characters that make you want to go into space. Never thought I would enjoy a book portrayed a snake.