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Criminal Justice
No one challenges the Voidrunners. No one robs their Rails. No one can beat their AI.
Not until desperation forces one young man and his friends to defy the impossible.
A motley crew of asteroid miners stage a hack on an FTL ship accelerator in a desperate act of piracy. Fate turns against them even before the heist begins. Reeling from complications, they raid the luxury liner caught in their trap only to face graver dangers...like betrayal.
Not until desperation forces one young man and his friends to defy the impossible.
A motley crew of asteroid miners stage a hack on an FTL ship accelerator in a desperate act of piracy. Fate turns against them even before the heist begins. Reeling from complications, they raid the luxury liner caught in their trap only to face graver dangers...like betrayal.
42 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2019
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Michael J. Allen
33 books208 followersMichael J. Allen is a USA Today bestselling author of multi-layer science fiction and fantasy novels. Born in Oregon and an avid storm fan, he lives in far too hot & humid rural Georgia with his two black Labradors: Myth and Magesty. On those rare occasions he tears himself away from reading, writing and conventions he can be found enjoying bad scifi movies, playing D&D or the occasional video game, getting hit with sticks in the SCA or hanging out with the crew of Starfleet International’s U.S.S. DaVinci.
To learn more about Michael, check out his website at www.deliriousscribbles.com
To learn more about Michael, check out his website at www.deliriousscribbles.com
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September 2, 2019
Another exciting novelette from Michael J. Allen, an author with an exemplary ability to write across varied genres. This gritty science fiction tale follows a band of mostly reluctant space pirates robbing a luxury liner in order to gain the necessary capital to keep their families fed.
The story is told from the points of view of Gil, the leader of the heist, and his girlfriend Tina. The majority of the band of pirates are simply people forced into a bad situation. Allen writes the bad apple, Hart, in a strikingly realistic fashion. One would not wish to be in the same room with this sociopath.
Allen has a gift for fleshing out characters without becoming bogged down in detail. The reader can easily picture the characters and scenes through an account which reads almost like a personal log. Criminal Justice is an easy read without being overly simplistic. I finished it in two sessions. I had a couple of minor quibbles regarding comma use, in a couple of cases feeling that the comma shouldn't be there and in one case feeling that there should be a comma where there wasn't, but this falls into the category of nit-picking.
My favorite character in the story was the robot Chimney. This charming A.I. stole the show.
The story is told from the points of view of Gil, the leader of the heist, and his girlfriend Tina. The majority of the band of pirates are simply people forced into a bad situation. Allen writes the bad apple, Hart, in a strikingly realistic fashion. One would not wish to be in the same room with this sociopath.
Allen has a gift for fleshing out characters without becoming bogged down in detail. The reader can easily picture the characters and scenes through an account which reads almost like a personal log. Criminal Justice is an easy read without being overly simplistic. I finished it in two sessions. I had a couple of minor quibbles regarding comma use, in a couple of cases feeling that the comma shouldn't be there and in one case feeling that there should be a comma where there wasn't, but this falls into the category of nit-picking.
My favorite character in the story was the robot Chimney. This charming A.I. stole the show.
July 22, 2019
Michael J Allen does it again. Fantastic read, in-depth character development, exciting, and worth the read!
Here is what Goodreads has to say about the book: “No one challenges the Voidrunners. No one robs their Rails. No one can beat their AI. Not until desperation forces one young man and his friends to defy the impossible. A motley crew of asteroid miners stages a hack on an FTL ship accelerator in a desperate act of piracy. Fate turns against them even before the heist begins. Reeling from complications, they raid the luxury liner caught in their trap only to face graver dangers...like a betrayal.”
Here is what Goodreads has to say about the book: “No one challenges the Voidrunners. No one robs their Rails. No one can beat their AI. Not until desperation forces one young man and his friends to defy the impossible. A motley crew of asteroid miners stages a hack on an FTL ship accelerator in a desperate act of piracy. Fate turns against them even before the heist begins. Reeling from complications, they raid the luxury liner caught in their trap only to face graver dangers...like a betrayal.”
July 26, 2019
As I was sitting here reading my book ignoring my family because that’s what I do when I read Michael book I was caught up with the story of piracy danger complications and betrayal. I don’t know bout you all but that’s going to keep me going. This is a great book it’s what I call a reread. You know when you can’t find anything else to do you and can’t afford a new book so you go reread one you got. Will that’s this one. Ok a little teaser they are working to hack the rail when all of a sudden a battleship comes through and stops
May 2, 2020
I received this book in exchange for my honest review of the book.
This one at the beginning couldn't actually pick up anything to liked for any reason, now it's not a bad book, at the beginning it's very tense and it adds to the plot nicely.
It has a very fast pace, being short and all, the character that intrigued me more was Tina and Gil really, the others were interesting but they had something special that drawn me to them.
By the end I was bought by Tina and wanted to know more about her and what actually happened to bring them to where they were at this very moment, so hopefully in any other of the books of the author it will be exploiting that.
Very recommended if youre looking for a short read for a trip maybe an airplane.
This one at the beginning couldn't actually pick up anything to liked for any reason, now it's not a bad book, at the beginning it's very tense and it adds to the plot nicely.
It has a very fast pace, being short and all, the character that intrigued me more was Tina and Gil really, the others were interesting but they had something special that drawn me to them.
By the end I was bought by Tina and wanted to know more about her and what actually happened to bring them to where they were at this very moment, so hopefully in any other of the books of the author it will be exploiting that.
Very recommended if youre looking for a short read for a trip maybe an airplane.
August 30, 2020
I was skeptical about this book. However once I started reading it I couldn’t put my kindle down. It just got more and more interesting the more I read. I highly recommend this book to anyone. A+++
July 21, 2019
Well this was def a different type of book for me, it did keep my attention through most of it. I'm not 100% used to these types of books even though i read about 10-15 books or listen to about that many a week. The author of the book was able to keep my attention, it was a very good book and i will def recommend it to family and friends.
May 26, 2020
Criminal Justice by Michael J. Allen was quite a roller coaster ride. I haven't read too many science fiction novels, but I quite enjoyed this novelette. With that being said it took me a little while to get adjusted to the storyline. Being that this was a short novel, I didn't get the chance to get back stories on the main characters involved.
Allen infused this story with lots of action, and it really did take off with a blast right out of the gate. Tina was one of my favorite characters (I could be partial because I'm a woman); but she to me showed the most range of characters. They whole group had many hard decisions to make out in space on the drop of a dime. Allen moves the story along pretty well to where I did not experience in drag time.
The book did have me feeling a sense of wanting more. I was thoroughly invested in it and believe the storyline could lend itself to a prequel as well as follow up editions.
Allen infused this story with lots of action, and it really did take off with a blast right out of the gate. Tina was one of my favorite characters (I could be partial because I'm a woman); but she to me showed the most range of characters. They whole group had many hard decisions to make out in space on the drop of a dime. Allen moves the story along pretty well to where I did not experience in drag time.
The book did have me feeling a sense of wanting more. I was thoroughly invested in it and believe the storyline could lend itself to a prequel as well as follow up editions.
April 13, 2020
Criminal justice by Michael J Allen.
No one challenges the Voidrunners. No one robs their Rails. No one can beat their AI.
Not until desperation forces one young man and his friends to defy the impossible.
A motley crew of asteroid miners stage a hack on an FTL ship accelerator in a desperate act of piracy. Fate turns against them even before the heist begins. Reeling from complications, they raid the luxury liner caught in their trap only to face graver dangers...like betrayal.
A very good short read. I liked the story and some of the characters. 4*.
No one challenges the Voidrunners. No one robs their Rails. No one can beat their AI.
Not until desperation forces one young man and his friends to defy the impossible.
A motley crew of asteroid miners stage a hack on an FTL ship accelerator in a desperate act of piracy. Fate turns against them even before the heist begins. Reeling from complications, they raid the luxury liner caught in their trap only to face graver dangers...like betrayal.
A very good short read. I liked the story and some of the characters. 4*.
April 23, 2020
Okay so first let me say that the ebook is well written and the plot and the storyline is really good. I like all the characters.
I like how the characters handle themselves In that kind of situation, because I probably would of went crazy lol.
With all that being said I really don't like space books that much but it was actually really good.
Love the title that's what first caught my attention.
If it was a chapter book I would finish the novel.
Keep up the good job at writing and can't wait to see what else is in store.
Thanks.
I like how the characters handle themselves In that kind of situation, because I probably would of went crazy lol.
With all that being said I really don't like space books that much but it was actually really good.
Love the title that's what first caught my attention.
If it was a chapter book I would finish the novel.
Keep up the good job at writing and can't wait to see what else is in store.
Thanks.
February 24, 2023
Criminal Justice was an enjoyable read that kept me engaged in the story. I enjoyed the characters and the environment in the story. It's a short story but it'll leaving you wanting to know more about the characters and more of their background because you're left with so many questions. I'd like to read more of this because a lot was left to your imagination. There was so much that could have been done with the story. Hoping this would be picked back up and a more fleshed out story comes from it.
I was offered a copy in exchange for my honest review.
I was offered a copy in exchange for my honest review.
September 1, 2020
I am not usually a big fan of science-fiction, but this story really grasped my attention, and KEPT IT! There was so much packed into such a short story! This was very well written and most of the characters were developed. I did feel like there were a few areas that needed more explanation, but that is often a problem I have with short stories/mini-novels. Overall, "Criminal Justice" is worth the read!
May 9, 2020
I was drawn to this book because I love a good read vas’s around criminal justice, regardless if the book is fact or fiction! Grateful I got the chance to have this book I’m cracking into the book and due to me always being open to creative expression. There is no right or wrong way to tell a story and so I give this book a 5 star. Very stimulating book!
June 1, 2020
I'm currently reading this book and what can I say aside from that it is amazing! I have been getting lost in the plotline, don't worry I won't give away any suppliers, you're going to have to read it yourself to find out. It is definitely a page-turner and my family has been getting annoyed when I zone out and become engrossed in reading this book! I recommend this book completely.
June 8, 2020
I don't know where to start. I read a lot of books, this one was amazing. Kept me entertained the whole time. Story was gripping and interesting. Loved Loved Loved it, It didn't take me long to read the whole thing. My wife is reading it now also and she is excited!
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June 14, 2020
His words make you feel as though your right there within the action, which makes it that much more exciting and interesting. I find it very intriguing to say the least.I love sitting down with one of this authors great books, a cup of tea and reading it from cover to cover in no time at all still wanting more. This one I felt like I was in the room, watching from a distance, it was incredible.
July 30, 2021
So I am not a huge reader but when I do find something I am interested in I usually end up really liking it. This one was a little slow at the beginning and I almost decided to not finish it but I decided to give it a try. And I am glad I did, it turned out to be very good and exciting. I really would recommend this for others to read.
June 24, 2022
where to evem begin
i love love love love LOVR books like this!!!!!!!!!!
i swear if theres ever a tine that i become fully blind, ill be ablr to read most books without even lookign at the pages ill know them that well!
i only wish thst i could hold it in my hands and have that wonderful book smell
i love love love love LOVR books like this!!!!!!!!!!
i swear if theres ever a tine that i become fully blind, ill be ablr to read most books without even lookign at the pages ill know them that well!
i only wish thst i could hold it in my hands and have that wonderful book smell
June 5, 2020
Awesome book . From the first couple of pages I was hooked and had a very hard time putting it down . It's got a great plot twist that leaves you wanting more . It took me about a day to read it . That's how good it was I just didnt wont to stop and needed to know what was going to happen next .
June 13, 2020
Another great novel by Michael J. Allen. I look forward to the movies of his books as the new Percy Jackson’s of Sci. Fi.. The dialogue, the conversations, and the actions are so fun, intriguing, and high tech.. A beautiful mix of Criminology and Sci. Fi.. Read it for life.
April 15, 2021
Criminal justice by michael j.allen is a very good short book. It's a real page turner I read it in one day. It's so good you want be able to put it down as great plots and twists and turns and and great characters. I highly recommend this book it's in my top ten of must reads for the spring.
June 3, 2021
My first by Michael J. Allen book! Boy I was I shocked. This was a amazing roller coaster ride! He did a excellent job of keeping the reader on their FEET and left them defintly in question and wanting more! #DeliriousScribbles
July 11, 2021
Great sci-fi action style short book! The author keeps you at the edge of your seat as the main characters portray a vibrant scene throughout their journey. Excellent read, and will surely read more of the authors works!
November 25, 2020
Kept me on edge! You HAVE to read it!!!
March 30, 2021
Another exciting novelette from Michael J. Allen. This was very well written and most of the characters were developed. I did feel like there were a few areas that needed more explanation.
April 29, 2021
This was a really good short story. The concept was really interesting and it kept my addicted until it was done.
May 17, 2021
Another noveltette with great readability! Fantastic job, Micheal Allen!
May 20, 2021
Great scifi novel
December 28, 2021
A great read keeps you glued wanting for more a great mix of piracy ,love and betrayal a definite reread and keeps you hooked from beginning to end!
January 11, 2022
This author is extremely good at making you feel what the character is feeling, physically and mentally. The characters are interesting and engaging.
November 25, 2019
This is a short read sci-fi with awesome characters and a great storyline. Gil and Tina are sort of the focus but the whole group of characters come alive with this author's storytelling skills. If you are like me, you will want more!
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