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Rise the Renegade: A Rork Sollix Space Opera Adventure
The golden age of freedom withers across the Solar System as independent colonies fall under the dominion of Barbary and Sons, a ruthless cartel run by a 24th century cross between Genghis Khan and the CEO of Walmart.
One man rises in opposition. Rork Sollix raids Barbary's cargo ships for fun and profit, along with his lovestruck teenage servant Lala Fevari and his ragtag crew.
Just days from death, betrayed by his own men and on the run, Rork tries to safeguard Lala on Earth. But Barbary kidnaps her, throws Rork in a bleak Delhi prison and aims to make the young girl pay for Rork's crimes.
One man rises in opposition. Rork Sollix raids Barbary's cargo ships for fun and profit, along with his lovestruck teenage servant Lala Fevari and his ragtag crew.
Just days from death, betrayed by his own men and on the run, Rork tries to safeguard Lala on Earth. But Barbary kidnaps her, throws Rork in a bleak Delhi prison and aims to make the young girl pay for Rork's crimes.
253 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 23, 2016
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George Donnelly
16 books31 followersFormer starship redshirt turned rag-clad resistance fighter, George Donnelly is the author of space opera, cyberpunk & post-apocalyptic science fiction series. A single unschooling expat dad, George prefers zombies to aliens but is primed for any meatspace apocalypse minus grey goo.
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September 4, 2023
Entertaining space listening 🎶🔰
This was a free novella on Amazon. Oh how I love 💘 those free books 📚!
As much as I am a fan of space opera adventure thrillers, this novella did not connect with me. I would recommend you give it a try and it may work for you. 2023 😀👒😡😮
This was a free novella on Amazon. Oh how I love 💘 those free books 📚!
As much as I am a fan of space opera adventure thrillers, this novella did not connect with me. I would recommend you give it a try and it may work for you. 2023 😀👒😡😮
September 2, 2021
2021 grade Z
Not for me. I read 15% and it was all action. No world building, no character development, no pause, no intelligence. Just the protagonists running away from one thing after another semi-successfully but never really escaping to safety. Boring to me, maybe not to others. Abandoned.
Not for me. I read 15% and it was all action. No world building, no character development, no pause, no intelligence. Just the protagonists running away from one thing after another semi-successfully but never really escaping to safety. Boring to me, maybe not to others. Abandoned.
March 29, 2023
Rork and Lala were going to have a very bad day as Rork’s crew mutinied. They finally had enough of Rork’s raids on Barbary’s convoys and selling the goods they stole to poor mining towns making little to no profit. But that was not Rork’s only problem. The doc said he had days to live because of being diagnosed with Anorxoma. But he had to save Lala before he was done. He would get her to Earth, where she could disappear into the population and have a good life, but he was arrested there, and the Barbary family kidnaped Lala. Now he had to escape prison, Earth, and whatever else was thrown at him so he could free Lala from the grip of the Barbarys.
The world-building is adequate in places and fuzzy most everyplace else. Character background is supplied as needed, and character interaction is done well. However, I have some questions about some of the characters, but it may be a cultural thing that I’m not used to. From what I understand, the actions are against ingrained culture and, therefore, out of character for the character. Then, I wonder how the protagonist can say his name at the end after being knocked out so many times.
This tale has so much action & adventure I’m surprised someone along the way did not select that genre to describe this tale of love of romance, which is another missing genre. But, it is in a science fiction scenario, and military action is contained within. I give this tale four stars out of five stars.
The world-building is adequate in places and fuzzy most everyplace else. Character background is supplied as needed, and character interaction is done well. However, I have some questions about some of the characters, but it may be a cultural thing that I’m not used to. From what I understand, the actions are against ingrained culture and, therefore, out of character for the character. Then, I wonder how the protagonist can say his name at the end after being knocked out so many times.
This tale has so much action & adventure I’m surprised someone along the way did not select that genre to describe this tale of love of romance, which is another missing genre. But, it is in a science fiction scenario, and military action is contained within. I give this tale four stars out of five stars.
May 3, 2016
Great adventure, strong characters, non stop action
Great introduction of a strong, even if slightly flawed, action hero. Rork, the never say die, action hero. I am physically winded after reading this book, Rork never stops! I look forward to following Rork and Lala's adventures together asap! Good solid writing, thank you George Donnelly.
Great introduction of a strong, even if slightly flawed, action hero. Rork, the never say die, action hero. I am physically winded after reading this book, Rork never stops! I look forward to following Rork and Lala's adventures together asap! Good solid writing, thank you George Donnelly.
November 6, 2016
Rise the Renegade
A spectacular space opera story full of action and adventure with a wise man known as Zero. He points out the good and the path that should be taken.
A spectacular space opera story full of action and adventure with a wise man known as Zero. He points out the good and the path that should be taken.
June 23, 2017
Great Traditional Space Opera Tale
Donnelly has done a good job with this first volume of a (hopefully lengthy) traditional space opera story. A man of indeterminate age, Rork Sollix fights against the wealthy corporation that dominates the entire solar system economy, and it's obscene owner. Sollix has good reason to fight and rob the man who killed his parents and brother years ago. But things are not always as they seem. Recommended
Donnelly has done a good job with this first volume of a (hopefully lengthy) traditional space opera story. A man of indeterminate age, Rork Sollix fights against the wealthy corporation that dominates the entire solar system economy, and it's obscene owner. Sollix has good reason to fight and rob the man who killed his parents and brother years ago. But things are not always as they seem. Recommended
March 3, 2020
Terrible
I gave two stars out of mercy, but this book is a disaster. The narrative is weak, the language confusing, and the author seems to add adjectives by throwing darts at a dictionary. Incorrect or inaccurate modifiers are so common that the narrative becomes difficult to follow.
This is what a pretentious 13 year old would write. The author desperately needs a narrative and content editor.
I gave two stars out of mercy, but this book is a disaster. The narrative is weak, the language confusing, and the author seems to add adjectives by throwing darts at a dictionary. Incorrect or inaccurate modifiers are so common that the narrative becomes difficult to follow.
This is what a pretentious 13 year old would write. The author desperately needs a narrative and content editor.
December 4, 2017
It took me a while to get into the character, Rork. It was a little disjointed. Scenes jumped from one place to another making it hard to follow at times. I eventually started to follow the story the way it was being written.
February 5, 2018
I really enjoyed this story although I felt exhausted for the main character, he barely has time to get over one thing before something else happens. Amusing at times and totally full of action. Loved it
February 7, 2018
I read the publisher’s blurb on this one and thought “this looks like a fun romp of a Space Opera.” I was in the mood for just that and this book fit the bill perfectly. If that is the sort of mood you’re in too then it’s a get bet for you and, on that basis, I definitely recommend it.
March 5, 2020
Very hard to put down
From one impossible situation to another Captains Rork Sollix is always a half step from losing it all, but somehow he always get out or trouble. The action never stops, the seemingly hopeless circumstances never stop Rork. This is just a fun read.
From one impossible situation to another Captains Rork Sollix is always a half step from losing it all, but somehow he always get out or trouble. The action never stops, the seemingly hopeless circumstances never stop Rork. This is just a fun read.
March 18, 2020
Confused
I really tried with this book. The ideas were great but I had a lot of trouble following the plot with its constant abrupt changes. It works make a brilliant movie with some severe editing.
I really tried with this book. The ideas were great but I had a lot of trouble following the plot with its constant abrupt changes. It works make a brilliant movie with some severe editing.
November 2, 2017
Great read
I generally don't read space opera novels, but even I must admit this book is a great read. Looking forward to the next one.
I generally don't read space opera novels, but even I must admit this book is a great read. Looking forward to the next one.
November 4, 2017
A wonderful space opera experience. It starts by grabbing you, and doesn't let go until after the end.
Loved it.
Loved it.
January 10, 2018
Good character and action. Would recommend this book to others.
January 2, 2018
Just a good lively book. Action with twists and turns to keep you interested.
Great style.
Great style.
February 15, 2018
Interesting read, the main player goes from one fight to another.
March 9, 2020
Unreadable
In the golden age of pulp science fiction magazines, this nonsense wouldn't qualify as filler. If it was meant as humor it fails miserably
In the golden age of pulp science fiction magazines, this nonsense wouldn't qualify as filler. If it was meant as humor it fails miserably
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June 3, 2020Had a hard time getting into this book.
August 12, 2020
WTF. Got 42 pages into it and gave up. Mad at myself for not stopping way before. Want to say it started bad and got worse. NO. It was terrible all the way. WTF. How did it get released.
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December 19, 2022A non stop thrill ride of Rork and his girlfriend always getting into troubled situations, but finding a way out of each one. You don't know what is going to happen next to them.
February 26, 2018
Hi again George:
> You are in luck because I finished reading Rise of the Renegade. pretty
> good book something tells me that you had a love hate relationship with
> your main character Rork Sollix poor guy...at least it had a happy ending
> and wart do you know, he got revenge and the girl.
> Coolio! Have a great day,
> Cheers,
> Elly.
> You are in luck because I finished reading Rise of the Renegade. pretty
> good book something tells me that you had a love hate relationship with
> your main character Rork Sollix poor guy...at least it had a happy ending
> and wart do you know, he got revenge and the girl.
> Coolio! Have a great day,
> Cheers,
> Elly.
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