First Voyage

Interstellar Trader Book One

By: Dwayne Hawkins

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Orphaned and six and sent to an orphanage, Jericho Rolland discovers an interstellar sim when he’s eight. Soon realizing actual trading like this will be the focus of his life. He applies his massive intellect and drive toward preparing himself for that goal.

Knowing he can go to space at twelve, Jericho starts setting things up six months before his birthday. The only resistance he runs into is with the interstellar bank. The bank officials really don’t know who they are tangling with, but they find out much to their regret.

At Twelve, when many of his almost always brilliant ancestors are usually finishing off their first round of college with honors. Jericho finally starts looking for his first berth, finding it three months later.

Interesting story, but...

The premise of the story was okay and it was an interesting one to listen to. While the main character started with adversity at the beginning of the book, did not feel like he had any real challenges throughout the book. I did however like the travel and trading aspects and story. On the other hand the virtual voice was horrible. It was like seeing a bad anime or watching a old people have sex; you don't want to listen but yet you can't stop. Please get a real voice over actor for the narration.

Excellent Start to a Series

I have just finished the second book in the series, and I enjoyed both. The characters are fun and the plots are clever. I hope additional titles will be forthcoming!

good story

AI could be better. I am not a big fan of monotinious narrating la la la la there 15 words