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Interstellar Bounty Hunter #4
Vindication
All’s fair in love and war.
Grant Masterson is used to working alone. For years, it’s been him and his robot Dog against the universe, hunting down wanted fugitives for the bounty on their heads.
But things have changed. He’s working undercover for the Marshals Service, and he has a new partner, both in work and in life: Commander Allie Miller of Union Naval Intelligence.
Working together, they continue the hunt for Nautilus, the mysterious criminalentity trying to bring down the Union.
But when Grant and Dog try to help Allie take down a weapons deal Nautilus is trying to broker with terrorists bitter over defeat in a long and bloody war, will Grant’s love for Allie become his greatest weakness?
Grant Masterson is used to working alone. For years, it’s been him and his robot Dog against the universe, hunting down wanted fugitives for the bounty on their heads.
But things have changed. He’s working undercover for the Marshals Service, and he has a new partner, both in work and in life: Commander Allie Miller of Union Naval Intelligence.
Working together, they continue the hunt for Nautilus, the mysterious criminalentity trying to bring down the Union.
But when Grant and Dog try to help Allie take down a weapons deal Nautilus is trying to broker with terrorists bitter over defeat in a long and bloody war, will Grant’s love for Allie become his greatest weakness?
- GenresScience Fiction
231 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 12, 2020
74 people are currently reading
40 people want to read
About the author
Rick Partlow
207 books372 followersRick Partlow is that rarest of species, a native Floridian. Born in Tampa, he attended Florida Southern College and graduated with a degree in History and a commission in the US Army as an Infantry officer.
His lifelong love of science fiction began with Have Space Suit---Will Travel and the other Heinlein juveniles and traveled through Clifford Simak, Asimov, Clarke and on to William Gibson, Walter Jon Williams and Peter F Hamilton. And somewhere, submerged in the worlds of others, Rick began to create his own worlds.
He has written over 70 books in over a dozen different series, and his short stories have been included in many different anthologies.
He currently lives in norther Wyoming with his wife and their dog. Besides writing and reading science fiction and fantasy, he enjoys outdoor photography, hiking and camping.
His lifelong love of science fiction began with Have Space Suit---Will Travel and the other Heinlein juveniles and traveled through Clifford Simak, Asimov, Clarke and on to William Gibson, Walter Jon Williams and Peter F Hamilton. And somewhere, submerged in the worlds of others, Rick began to create his own worlds.
He has written over 70 books in over a dozen different series, and his short stories have been included in many different anthologies.
He currently lives in norther Wyoming with his wife and their dog. Besides writing and reading science fiction and fantasy, he enjoys outdoor photography, hiking and camping.
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December 21, 2024
Super solid ending to a four-book story arc. Nice twist on the 'put the genie back in the bottle' trope with a runaway sentient AI. Clever plot. Entertaining storytelling. Great characters. Believable interactions. Lots of fight scenes. Some serendipitous moments (but heh). Very much enjoyed the series and wondering if Grant Masterson (the MC) will get featured in a tangential followup series now that he (kind of a spoiler) "saved the universe" (grin). 4.5 stars and recommended for space opera/military sf fans.
April 15, 2023
This was the final book in a 4-book set. I had seen a favorable review of the series and it was available with all 4 books in one audiobook. Fulfills the tropes nicely with its own touches. A bounty hunter, once a police officer who ran afoul of corruption in his department. The 4-book arc builds on the initial plot, adding characters along the way. It has the feel of good quality pulp, a fun SF story with engaging characters. A lot of fun.
August 14, 2020
Vindication (interstellar Bounty Hunter)
Vindication feels like the end of this series, and if it is, it’s a great way to go out.
Grant Masterson has given everything he has to keep his friends safe and keep up the good fight against the Oracle and her Nautilus organization, and this is his last chance to ring her down and make things right.
He and Dog and the others risk their lives and their freedom to take the fight to the bad guys and the showdown is epic. Great space opera action!
Vindication feels like the end of this series, and if it is, it’s a great way to go out.
Grant Masterson has given everything he has to keep his friends safe and keep up the good fight against the Oracle and her Nautilus organization, and this is his last chance to ring her down and make things right.
He and Dog and the others risk their lives and their freedom to take the fight to the bad guys and the showdown is epic. Great space opera action!
May 23, 2023
Great series
Awesome series! The lead character had a problem with being a human target; he got shot a lot...thank gawd for futuristic advanced medicine. But he had an astounding amount of loyalty to his peers, and a great sense oh humor.
All the characters in this series were well-rounded and believeable and the action was non-stop. I'm going to look at some other Partlow books to see if he picked up the story in another series...thanks for an entertaining read, Rick Partlow!
Awesome series! The lead character had a problem with being a human target; he got shot a lot...thank gawd for futuristic advanced medicine. But he had an astounding amount of loyalty to his peers, and a great sense oh humor.
All the characters in this series were well-rounded and believeable and the action was non-stop. I'm going to look at some other Partlow books to see if he picked up the story in another series...thanks for an entertaining read, Rick Partlow!
November 18, 2022
Sorry that's all...or is it??
Loved this series it had it all,battles -
evil villains -romance and above all...a snarky AI DOG!! What could be better?
I'll tell you...."SPACE RANGERS - A NEW
BEGINNING" how's that for a continuing storyline title? Ok I'll leave the title's to you since you're the "writer" (LOL) but you have to bring all the guy's back for more adventures! Ya Meatbag! You just gotta!!
Loved this series it had it all,battles -
evil villains -romance and above all...a snarky AI DOG!! What could be better?
I'll tell you...."SPACE RANGERS - A NEW
BEGINNING" how's that for a continuing storyline title? Ok I'll leave the title's to you since you're the "writer" (LOL) but you have to bring all the guy's back for more adventures! Ya Meatbag! You just gotta!!
December 29, 2022
A very busy time for all
Masterson finds that his team has more than enough enemies to fight when he discovers that Oracle is involved in messing up their plans and when he winds up in a life threatening situation he begins to realize that Oracle is involved there too.
There’s a lot of action that would fit in military Sci-Fi books before the ending that ties the different elements together well & leaving things set up for a new series (which I hope will come out soon!)
Masterson finds that his team has more than enough enemies to fight when he discovers that Oracle is involved in messing up their plans and when he winds up in a life threatening situation he begins to realize that Oracle is involved there too.
There’s a lot of action that would fit in military Sci-Fi books before the ending that ties the different elements together well & leaving things set up for a new series (which I hope will come out soon!)
March 5, 2023
I thought this story was going good, until this book came along and the hint of the female character being sexually abused when she is captured by a gang of criminals is horrible. The fact that that the MC shrug it off as: she needs to process things, without even claryfing it... or even getting worried about what she went through... I don't know. To me, it ruined everything. There was no need. No need at all. Garbage trick.
March 17, 2023
This book starts the action where the last book left off. And things just go from bad to worse, for Grant Masterson. As he ends up in the worst penitentiary in the Galaxy! But he's got one of the best teams including his AI dog backing him.
You'll need to grab this action-driven series to find out how they take on the marshals, the navy, and the orchastrator of the conspiracy.
And through it all Garrett Michael Brown gave us a perfectly nuanced performance.
You'll need to grab this action-driven series to find out how they take on the marshals, the navy, and the orchastrator of the conspiracy.
And through it all Garrett Michael Brown gave us a perfectly nuanced performance.
March 11, 2021
Good read
Great storyline enhanced by well thought out plots and subplots, brought to life by the incredible action, twists and awesome characters. This book made you really think. Your word is your bond. You don’t lie. You make a promise. Do you standby your morals and your word or do you sacrifice those ideals for the perceived greater good?
Great storyline enhanced by well thought out plots and subplots, brought to life by the incredible action, twists and awesome characters. This book made you really think. Your word is your bond. You don’t lie. You make a promise. Do you standby your morals and your word or do you sacrifice those ideals for the perceived greater good?
September 19, 2022
Grant Masterson in his quest to save Allie, used unlawful actions and now finds himself in a notorious prison, courtesy of the Oracle. Having been broken out by Dog, Allie, Larry and Chase, the final confrontation with the Oracle begins. Good story that moves at a nice pace, as they finally meet up with the Oracle.
September 26, 2022
Star Bounty a good read
As space operas go, this series was surprisingly good. The story was sensible and believable, the characters were well developed and I was able to have empathy with them. Partlow spins a good yarn and some of the nuances in this series felt slightly Asimovian to me. I would recommend this series to anyone who's looking for an exciting read.
As space operas go, this series was surprisingly good. The story was sensible and believable, the characters were well developed and I was able to have empathy with them. Partlow spins a good yarn and some of the nuances in this series felt slightly Asimovian to me. I would recommend this series to anyone who's looking for an exciting read.
October 4, 2022
If we Can't...
If we can't have genetic mods then we are going to need some sort of AI. Some sort of AI means some sort of risks. I see the three Isamov laws as the basic. Anyway, this particular series is over. There are no hanging issues and it's been good reading. It has not been full of swearing and blatant sex and it really will suit all ages.
If we can't have genetic mods then we are going to need some sort of AI. Some sort of AI means some sort of risks. I see the three Isamov laws as the basic. Anyway, this particular series is over. There are no hanging issues and it's been good reading. It has not been full of swearing and blatant sex and it really will suit all ages.
September 19, 2020
Exciting, and aptly named, finale to this series. An enjoyable plot will keep turning pages. The characters are well written and their interactions quite enjoyable. Grant is a hero that you really want to root for.
September 23, 2022
Still good
I'd like to find more books about animals found to have human intelligence. Dog was good but he was just a computer with a human like mind. Enjoyed the ending if it was. Thank you.
I'd like to find more books about animals found to have human intelligence. Dog was good but he was just a computer with a human like mind. Enjoyed the ending if it was. Thank you.
October 8, 2022
clearly different
A renegade ex space marshal, a naval intelligence officer and a wet behind the ears kid bounty hunter , oh and a artificial intelligence computer camouflaged as a dog try to save the universe! What more do you need?
A renegade ex space marshal, a naval intelligence officer and a wet behind the ears kid bounty hunter , oh and a artificial intelligence computer camouflaged as a dog try to save the universe! What more do you need?
September 28, 2020
Great Story
A great story. Lots of fun, action and more. No spoilers from me but if you liked the previous books in the series you will like this one too.
A great story. Lots of fun, action and more. No spoilers from me but if you liked the previous books in the series you will like this one too.
September 19, 2022
Great story
Another gem. An action packed with a twisted plot. Rick tells a great tale with solidly written characters. And Dog? What else could it be named. Dog, the bounty hunter.
Another gem. An action packed with a twisted plot. Rick tells a great tale with solidly written characters. And Dog? What else could it be named. Dog, the bounty hunter.
May 30, 2023
Great story
Well that was another great storyline with plenty of action and blood and guts lol. Just hoping now that there will be more of Grant and A!lie and Dog as Rangers
Well that was another great storyline with plenty of action and blood and guts lol. Just hoping now that there will be more of Grant and A!lie and Dog as Rangers
April 10, 2024
A really good, down to earth read. No real science but a great finish to a great simple series.
Well done to Rick Partlow, who seems to bang out good stories every two weeks!!
Well done to Rick Partlow, who seems to bang out good stories every two weeks!!
August 16, 2024
very good story, full of driveway moments
very good story, full of driveway moments
This would make a great movie, with dog and the meat sack and those who travel with them.
very good story, full of driveway moments
This would make a great movie, with dog and the meat sack and those who travel with them.
September 25, 2024
More easy reading. Decent adventure with overly cute /convenient ending. But not mad at the series!
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