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Freighter captains are supposed to make the numbers, hit the routes on time, never deviate, don't upset any passengers, and always do what the boss says. Danny Ortega and his ship, the DSRV Ghost, fail every single one of those. No one in their right mind would hire him... Which leaves the truly odd routes and cargos, and a rep as 'hot shots' that will carry special time sensitive loads anywhere, anytime. As long as he can keep his ship, his marriage, and his crew together, Danny never worries about a fixed schedule. Pirates, plagues, enemies of his passengers trying to take them out, too little money, too much money, and getting trapped in alien mating rituals, sure, but any semblance of a schedule is merely an unanticipated cascade of opportunities. Fortunately, his ship is full of surprises, and not all of his crew are who they appear to be...
Captain Danny Ortega and his ship, the DSRV Ghost, are notorious for their inability to adhere to any semblance of a schedule, making them the go-to for the most unusual and time-sensitive cargo runs. Danny's objective is to keep his ship, his marriage, and his crew intact while navigating a chaotic galaxy filled with pirates, plagues, assassins, and bizarre alien customs. The primary forces opposing him are the inherent unpredictability of his work, the constant threat of financial ruin, and the hidden agendas of his own crew. The narrative framework appears to be a third-person perspective following Danny and his ship.
The premise sets up a fast-paced space opera filled with the kind of unpredictable challenges that define a career on the fringes of interstellar commerce. The description suggests a focus on character dynamics within the crew and the captain's personal life, interwoven with high-stakes external threats. Readers can anticipate a blend of action, humor, and perhaps a touch of the absurd, as Danny navigates his unconventional career. The narrative appears designed to deliver a series of episodic adventures tied together by the ongoing struggles of the DSRV Ghost and its captain.
Page Count:
334
Publication Date:
2023-07-18
Publisher:
Amazon Digital Services LLC - Kdp
ISBN-13:
9798851910401
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