Privateer

Alexis Carew, Book 5

By: J. A. Sutherland

Narrated by: Elizabeth Klett

Spacers wanted!

Men of heart! Men of action!

Ship paid off and left you in-atmosphere? Are your fortunes still held hostage by the Navy's prize court?

Seek your new fortune amongst the worlds of the Barbary!

Captain Alexis Carew, late of Her Majesty’s Royal Navy.

Hero of Giron! Savior of Man’s Fall!

Now commanding the private ship Mongoose in action against vile pirates and nefarious slavers, the very serpents of the Barbary!

Captain Carew’s first command saw each man near four hundred pounds prize money!

Her last saw salvage of two million guineas!

Only the finest shall be accepted!

Apply berth 32, Ring 7, Quayside.

Even with no war on, there are always battles to fight.

A cease-fire in the war with Hanover leaves Lieutenant Alexis Carew on half-pay, in-atmosphere, and with her ship laid up in ordinary until called upon once more for the needs of the Service. She was, at least, lucky enough to be in her home star system when her last ship, HMS Nightingale, paid off, unlike much of her former crew.

She’s left to help manage her family lands, though still with no certainty she’ll be allowed to inherit them. It would be a tranquil, peaceful life, if not for the influx of asteroid miners seeking their fortunes, the uncertainties of her inheritance, and the nagging certainty that her current life is not what she really wants.

She’d give anything to command a ship again.

©2017 J. A. Sutherland (P)2017 J. A. Sutherland

Arrr there be Pirates!

I really like the 17th or 18th century feel of the book, which makes an interesting twist on the old pirate stories. The voice of the characters is reminiscent of that time as well. I enjoy stories with strong women defeating enemies, while being underestimated. Very detailed descriptions of the ships and sailing them, as well as excellent character development.

The next one better be soon!

The story was great as always, and the narrator is absolutely amazing.

There's more story left, without giving any spoilers. And I can't wait for it. While this series does require some suspension of disbelief on the science it's almost like reading pre-1950's sci-fi, where just maybe Venus is a jungle world of Amazon's, or Mars has nude princesses running about.

excellent!

Another great book. This wonderful series continues with book 5. Alexis Carew is still my hero. In this book, she finds herself in command of a larger ship with more guns. Her and her lads are off on another exciting adventure. This is an excellent book that highlights Alexis Carew leadership and fighting skills.

Ends in a cliff hanger!

Where does Privateer rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Not the best not the worst.

What did you like best about this story?

Alexis' swashbuckleing outfit, and the duel.

Have you listened to any of Elizabeth Klett’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

no.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

The ending left the story hanging, the author notes he did not want to make one book as long as two of his others. He noted none of his other stories left us wondering. We are left in the middle of a battle. Will they escape, will they find out what happened to the Berry March fleet?

alexis adventures continues

we find Alexis back home. but bored with life, she is expecting for the laws to be changed making her the heir to the lands of her grandfather. When the chance to serve the Queen comes her way. But its not with the navy, which once again places her and her new crew back in the firing line. will her luck hold?

Delight

JA engaged my imagination every bit as effectively as JK. It must be something ti do with authors initials. Perhaps the charm rests in engaging adult themes in language that one is not mortified when your children walk in. Weaving a story that seems history and future altogether, I have enjoyed the entire series. And Elizabeth’s narration is spot on, accents appropriate, and sort of like that nanny’s voice that once lulled you to sleep and as you aged became quite hot in your memories. Twenty five stars please, and a new book if you’ve the time, my good man!

Loved it!

Loved the story and the narrator. I am looking forward to the next in the series.

Great follow up story.

So this is "Steam Punk" Sci-fi? I like it. If I can revel in Song of Fire and Ice, I can certainly dig Alexis Carew.

really enjoyed this program.

I really enjoyed listening to this book. looking forward to the next book. I enjoyed reading the first books.

Looking forward to hearing the next

I love every book in this series. It features a strong heroine, a flawed young woman who loves those she leads. She's both relatable and admirable. I also like that the author based some characters on historical figures--proving that sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.