My Outcast State

The Maauro Chronicles, Book 1

By: Edward McKeown

Narrated by: Brian Kozak, Charlie K. James

Three alien machines descend to the asteroid base of their enemies. The ensuing battle is short and savage. The lone survivor hopes either for rescue, or for another chance to engage its enemies. It will be a long wait…

Wrik Trigardt ekes out a living in the Kandalor system with his small ship, Sinner. He is caught between his failed past and a grim present in service to the local crimelord, Dusko. An expedition to the Rift Asteroids promises better days, but when the well of time is disturbed no one can say what will surface.

Set in the same universe as the Robert Fenaday/Shasti Rainhell stories, but decades later, My Outcast State begins a new cycle of exploration of Confederation Space.

Do Androids Dream of Alien Smugglers, Galactic Heroes, Space Pirates, and Alien War? Freebooters on a Secret Interstellar Mission to an Extinct Civilization find a Robot Weapon on a Derelict Base. That’s right, nothing less than Alien Artifacts on a Mysterious Alien Planet.

Rocket into this Science Fiction Spectacle of Sentient Races and High Adventure.

©2021 Edward McKeown (P)2024 Edward McKeown

A Fun, Action-Packed Space Adventure

I wasn’t sure what to expect going in, but this turned out to be a great listen. The story balances fast-paced action with likable, memorable characters (including one very deadly but surprisingly lovable android). The mix of ancient mysteries, star-faring adventures, and witty dialogue kept me hooked all the way through.

The narration is top-notch—Charlie K. James and Brian Kozak make a fantastic team and bring the characters to life without ever feeling overdone. If you enjoy space opera with a bit of humor and heart, this series is definitely worth a try.