March 2015 Steampunk or Firefly-Style Sci-Fi Group Read: Asteroid Outpost by John Bowers *Spoilers*

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Our group read this month is Asteroid Outpost! This one is only available as an ebook (bad news), but it's only .99 cents (good news). You can pick up a Kindle copy here:

http://www.amazon.com/Asteroid-Outpos...

Can't wait to dive into the discussion!

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

I'm ready!!!

[Benjamin]

Finished and posted review :-)

[Magiccats]

I just started this book thinking I probably wouldn't like it as I didn't think it was really the type I'd be interested in. however much to my surprise, I enjoyed it right from the beginning.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

Magiccats wrote: "I just started this book thinking I probably wouldn't like it as I didn't think it was really the type I'd be interested in. however much to my surprise, I enjoyed it right from the beginning."

I love when that happens!

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

I wasn't sure what to expect with this book, but I'm about halfway through and so far enjoying it. I think Nick is a great character, and the world they survive on is intriguing. I can envision many more stories coming out of this environment. Hoping to find out more about Nick's background and how he came to be such a smooth operator :)

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I have gotten about 30% in and I am enjoying it. It's a lot darker than I thought it would be, with some intense and troubling content. I am feeling really angry at the company behind all the dirt. I really like Nick so far.

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

Well I finally finished this book. I've been involved in a challenge in another group here on goodreads and have been trying to finish this one in between. Although somewhat dark and troubling issues involved in this story as Danielle mentioned, I was really captivated by the storytelling. I thought Nick was a great character and can see him going on to doing so much more in future books. I will definitely be checking them out. I have not read too much in this sci-fi/wild west genre, but have decided that I really like it. I will be searching for other similar books in the future. Thanks for suggesting this one Danielle!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I wish that (view spoiler)[Nick didn't sleep with one woman and then another one two days later. That's too skeevy for me, and his lame speech about not wanting to be tied down. I understand his reasoning but it makes his character seem more like a stereotypical western loner hero and not as authentic as he could be. I would have liked it better if he hadn't jumped right into bed with Misery so soon after he slept with Monica. (hide spoiler)] Otherwise, I really like Nick.

The depravity of these people (the bad guys) is really getting to me. The audacity of their criminal and reprehensible behavior! Bowers is definitely showing people at their worst. I suppose that true to the real Old West. Not a light read at all.

I'm glad you liked it, Lisa!

[Lisa P, My weekend is all booked up!]

I totally agree with you on your spoiler Danielle, but his want/need to put the bad guys out of business and behind bars, evened the playing field for me a bit. I also just really enjoyed the whole space western theme of the book.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Literary Adrenaline Junkie]

I love the space western feel as well. Nick really is a tough guy!