Enemies of a Sort

Flynn Monroe #0.5

by A.B. Keuser

Flynn Monroe tore himself free from the clutches of an army fighting for a cause he no longer believed in. It was not without a heavy cost. He would give his left foot for the peace and solitude of life on his home planet. Some men were not made for a quiet life.
Duty to a friend pulls him into a conflict riddled mining town. The dusty planet too close to its star isn’t worth fighting to save… but lives are. With his brother in tow, Flynn soon realizes the corporation behind the attacks is connected to their family in ways that could spell his demise along with everyone on – or in – the planet.

99 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 18, 2013

About the author

A. B. Keuser grew up watching too many episodes of Star Trek and too many John Wayne movies. That's where this whole thing started.

Reviews

[C.M. Keller · Rating 5 out of 5]

If You Like Firefly…

Enemies of a Sort is a great introduction to the Flynn Monroe series! I’m not by nature a sci-fi reader, but I really enjoyed this. It shows an adept balance of world building, action, character and relationships—where each part flows integrally from the other. Great beginning. Can’t wait for the next story in the series.

[Natalie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so glad this is part of a series! I'm already attached to the characters, and I got so caught up in the universe of the story that I frightened a co-worker or two (or five!) with my reactions to certain scenes. I can't wait to read the next one!

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun book! This is a good novella that has a great story but is easily read in one or two longish sittings. I love a good space western and I like where the universe building is going with this series, I already have the other books lined up to read!

[Ken Finlay · Rating 3 out of 5]

“Enemies of a Sort”, prequel to the 'Flynn Monroe' series, is a traditional Space Opera/Western (albeit on a small scale)
Flynn is back on his home planet after fighting in a war that was ultimately lost.
He's no sooner landed than he's off again - a friend persuades him to help a mining colony which is under attack.
He helps, mostly violently.
It's OK, but halfway through the number of strange errors got annoying:-
“During their decent”
“They left him with sine scraps of paper and his dignity.”
“He’ll expect that and most likely have a hoard of men with him.”
“any ship that wanted to get out of dodge was going to lift off”
A little editing would have made all the difference.
2.5 Stars, raised to 3 Stars.

[A.B.]

Book 0.5 of my Flynn Monroe Series.... I wrote it for myself, so of course I like it.