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February 06, 2021 Dale Russell rated it it was astonishing

As beautiful as Rigel IV was, Esper still could non residuum easy. She may never be able to accept that security again. The destruction left in her wake had fatigued the attention of the Rucker family as well as the Convocation bounty hunters who had dogged her trail for so long.

Just, yous can only run for so long and chickens will eventually come domicile to roost. And, so it is as the past rises up to finally face up her, calling her deeds to task and putting paid to those that had brought her to who she i

As beautiful as Rigel Iv was, Esper still could non rest easy. She may never exist able to have that security once again. The destruction left in her wake had fatigued the attention of the Rucker family unit as well as the Convocation bounty hunters who had dogged her trail for then long.

But, you can only run for and then long and chickens volition somewhen come home to roost. And, and so it is as the past rises up to finally confront her, calling her deeds to job and putting paid to those that had brought her to who she is, and where she hopes to be in the future.

Oh...and Kubu comes to an understanding with the universe while being given a new proper name.

This is probably the 45th - or more - review of a Jeff Morin Black Ocean story. There's not much more that I can add to the praise of the amazing universe of worlds and characters he has created, crafted, and grown as he has guided his readers through all the many and myriad adventures brought along from his wonderfully fertile mind.

In this story, he resolves some of the critical, on-going, threads that take been running throughout his books, bringing some to an cease and creating new and more than involved themes. As always, the wonderful characters in those stories are arguably the best part of the journey.

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J.Due south. Morin'due south Blackness Sea: Mercy for Hire is one of my favorite series, with its crazy mix of sci, magic and hazard and, most importantly, it's amazingly kick-a** heroine Esper and her conflicting (sorta doglike) sidekick Kubu (forth with a really superb bandage of other supporting characters). Break the Chain: Mission iv (ie, the fourth book in the series) is a perfect example of only how fantastic this series can be. I hesitate to fifty-fifty discuss the plot as I don't want to spoil things,though for the re J.S. Morin's Blackness Ocean: Mercy for Hire is one of my favorite series, with its crazy mix of sci, magic and adventure and, well-nigh importantly, it's amazingly kick-a** heroine Esper and her alien (sorta doglike) sidekick Kubu (along with a really superb cast of other supporting characters). Pause the Chain: Mission iv (ie, the quaternary volume in the series) is a perfect example of just how fantastic this serial can be. I hesitate to even discuss the plot equally I don't want to spoil things,though for the record I'yard betting that what happens to Esper at the end will get reversed in the next book or ii (this is not a cliffhanger so don't worry; and yeah, I'm being deliberately cryptic). Fantastic plot and story arc, both superbly written. Really this book has everything someone who has read the prior books (highly recommended even though this 1 can sorta be read stand-lonely) could want. Simply for the fact that I'm literally dictating this review to my husband from my hospital bed I could become on and on with praises - the book definitely deserves information technology. Since I can't practice that I will simply note that the book is most definitely one to read, it is like shooting fish in a barrel to highly recommend. I'grand definitely looking forward to the next book in this series. ...more

December 04, 2018 Darlene rated information technology it was amazing

Esper and Kubu are on the run in this concluding episode of Mercy for Hire.

In Suspension the Concatenation, Esper is on the run from the Convocation. She and Kubu are trying their best to shake two Convocation compensation hunters, which for Esper, would normally be no problem, but since Tanny sold her out, at that place is nowhere she can hide.

Since, she is reluctant to apply the knowledge of the Tome of Bleeding Thoughts, Esper may have just met her lucifer. Mordecai The Brown she is not.

Speaking of Mort, we go sort of a surpri

Esper and Kubu are on the run in this terminal episode of Mercy for Hire.

In Intermission the Chain, Esper is on the run from the Convocation. She and Kubu are trying their all-time to milkshake two Convocation bounty hunters, which for Esper, would normally be no trouble, merely since Tanny sold her out, at that place is nowhere she tin hide.

Since, she is reluctant to apply the knowledge of the Tome of Bleeding Thoughts, Esper may have just met her lucifer. Mordecai The Brown she is non.

Speaking of Mort, we get sort of a surprise visit from him. One more time to run into him in action. Even if it was one of the last actions he performed...

I recall information technology obvious that Esper gets caught by the Convocation. And a trial takes place.

What I'm concerned with is the verdict and how she is going to live with it.

I hope one twenty-four hours to find out. I think this series has been an excellent gamble. Sure there were some down moments, but they were heavily outweighed past the good. I think Esper and Kubu brand and wonderful squad.

I await forward to more adventures in the Black Ocean.

Thank you J. S. Morin for a helluva ride!

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Well. Wow.

I had some guesses as to how this story was going to play out, and I'grand pretty certain they were all wrong. Well. Virtually of them. The pacing was different on this ane, a footling slower in a lot of places which threw me off a little and didn't suck me in as much equally some of the others, but once it got going, I couldn't put it down.

Besides, at that place'south some scenes and ideas from this story that are going to be sitting with me for a while, particularly towards the finish. Morin did a fantastic job of going

Well. Wow.

I had some guesses every bit to how this story was going to play out, and I'grand pretty sure they were all wrong. Well. About of them. The pacing was different on this one, a little slower in a lot of places which threw me off a petty and didn't suck me in equally much as some of the others, simply once it got going, I couldn't put it downwardly.

Too, there'south some scenes and ideas from this story that are going to exist sitting with me for a while, particularly towards the end. Morin did a fantastic job of going back to older parts of the Black Bounding main stories and expanding them and giving them greater depth, and he did it without making information technology feel repetitive and redundant, which is a feat in and of itself It's also where this story gets a lot of its power.

Besides, I love Kubu. I honey his development. Anybody needs a friend like Kubu.

All in all, fun story with some prissy story-telling turns. Very much a good addition to the Black Bounding main cannon.

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Feb 17, 2020 Wayne Scace rated it it was amazing

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view information technology, click here. **** SPOILER Warning ****
Morin delivers once again with "Break The Chain: Black Body of water: Mercy For Hire Mission
4". The author's world building and character development is every bit good as ever in this universe where magic and scientific discipline coexist, more or less, peacefully.
Morin packs plenty of action into this entertaining page turner.
Q: Esper is captured what will the verdict of the Convocation court be?
A: I recommend that y'all read the book and find out.
In the interest of transparency: I was given a review re-create **** SPOILER Alert ****
Morin delivers again with "Interruption The Concatenation: Blackness Ocean: Mercy For Hire Mission
4". The writer'south globe building and character evolution is as good equally always in this universe where magic and science coexist, more or less, peacefully.
Morin packs enough of action into this entertaining page turner.
Q: Esper is captured what will the verdict of the Convocation court be?
A: I recommend that you read the book and find out.
In the interest of transparency: I was given a review copy of this book and I am voluntarily sharing this review.
It is my own honest opinion. ...more

Dec 25, 2018 Barbara rated it information technology was amazing

Esper Richelieu has been on the run from agents of the Convocation of Arcane Practitioners and they've finally got the upper hand in the chase with aid from an old friend. Now she'll take to face the music and hope that the defense force fund set up by unknown benefactors is enough to salve her. This latest in the Black Ocean: Mercy for Hire serial is all about the events that atomic number 82 up to where Esper is now and how her life will change once the Convocation is through with her. I'thou sure she volition have mor Esper Richelieu has been on the run from agents of the Convocation of Arcane Practitioners and they've finally got the upper hand in the chase with assist from an old friend. Now she'll have to face up the music and hope that the defense force fund set upward past unknown benefactors is enough to save her. This latest in the Black Ocean: Mercy for Rent series is all about the events that atomic number 82 up to where Esper is now and how her life will change once the Convocation is through with her. I'm certain she will have more adventures and it will be interesting to see how she conducts herself in the future. ...more than

Esper needs to run. The Convocation has a special team of magician hunters afterwards her, and it will take all she has to keep herself and Kubu one step alee of them. Where does she go, and who does she turn to when every door is slammed in her face? This installment sees the culmination of and then many storylines and plots that have been in motion for a while, so earlier you read this i, do yourself a favor and read all of the stories that came earlier it. They are not necessary to understand what is goi Esper needs to run. The Convocation has a special team of magician hunters afterwards her, and it will take all she has to continue herself and Kubu 1 step ahead of them. Where does she go, and who does she plough to when every door is slammed in her face? This installment sees the culmination of so many storylines and plots that have been in motion for a while, then before you read this one, exercise yourself a favor and read all of the stories that came before it. They are non necessary to understand what is going on, but your enjoyment of this story will exist then much richer if you do. ...more

Jan 21, 2019 Derek Hashemite kingdom of jordan rated it it was amazing

I really enjoyed this adventure. A good amount of things come up to a caput and you larn a ton about the characters.

I didn't feel so much a beating in regard to choices and character darkness. Those were "gone" and just revisited at this bespeak. The start is really gripping and full of action.. The middle to 3/4 gets to be a tad bit wearisome, but as it finishes up information technology's nice. Information technology really brought united states to a indicate that I thought I would see sooner in the series and so that was cool.

I'm excited to encounter where it goe

I actually enjoyed this adventure. A skillful amount of things come to a head and you lot acquire a ton about the characters.

I didn't feel and then much a chirapsia in regard to choices and graphic symbol darkness. Those were "gone" and only revisited at this point. The start is actually gripping and full of activity.. The middle to 3/4 gets to be a tad chip slow, but every bit it finishes upwardly it'due south nice. It really brought us to a point that I idea I would see sooner in the series and then that was cool.

I'chiliad excited to encounter where it goes from here.

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Dec 06, 2018 Karl Hakimian rated it actually liked it

This story finishes upwards the commencement set of stories in the "Mercy for Hire" serial. Given the amount of trouble that Esper and Kubu stirred up, it is no surprise that information technology is reckoning time.

While this story ends up existence largely a courtroom drama, it does resolve diverse questions and sets things upwards for later on stories to come up. As with the residuum of the stories in the Black Body of water universe, it is well worth reading.

This story finishes up the first set up of stories in the "Mercy for Hire" series. Given the amount of trouble that Esper and Kubu stirred up, information technology is no surprise that information technology is reckoning time.

While this story ends up being largely a courtroom drama, it does resolve various questions and sets things up for later stories to come. As with the rest of the stories in the Black Ocean universe, it is well worth reading.

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Sep 24, 2019 Zachary rated it really liked it

This book closes an intriguing arc for this series past Morin. I really hope he does continue writing in information technology, including him working out some way for Esper to work out from underneath the condition she finds herself in at the conclusion.

I plant myself struggling to put this story down, picking it back up whenever I got a chance. Equally is normal for reading in Morin's Black Bounding main universe, I found myself wanting to dive into another story just to run into what comes next.

This book closes an intriguing arc for this series by Morin. I really promise he does continue writing in it, including him working out some way for Esper to work out from underneath the condition she finds herself in at the conclusion.

I found myself struggling to put this story downward, picking it back upwards whenever I got a chance. As is normal for reading in Morin'southward Black Bounding main universe, I constitute myself wanting to dive into another story simply to encounter what comes next.

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Nov thirteen, 2019 Sam rated it actually liked it

This one finally helped turn things around a scrap. Mission 3 was a huge elevate for me, grinding me down with how *certain* Esper is she's doing the right thing... While exploiting everyone effectually her.

In any case, in this book we finally accept that come crashing down. Without going in to too much in the way of spoilers, I'm not entirely satisfied with the event at the end, but it finally feels like we're moving forrad in an bodily story over again rather than Esper being self-subversive.

This ane finally helped plow things around a bit. Mission 3 was a huge drag for me, grinding me down with how *sure* Esper is she's doing the correct thing... While exploiting everyone effectually her.

In whatsoever case, in this book we finally take that come up crashing down. Without going in to besides much in the way of spoilers, I'm not entirely satisfied with the outcome at the stop, but it finally feels like we're moving forrad in an actual story again rather than Esper being self-subversive.

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February twenty, 2019 Regina rated it it was amazing

Though this turns from fast-paced activity to courtroom drama, it's probably - so far - my favorite of the Mercy for Hire series.
With this kind of catastrophe, J.S. Morin is leaving me gobsmacked - once once again. This seems to be a quite mutual occurrence with his stories, though, and I'1000 not complaining. :-p Though this turns from fast-paced activity to courtroom drama, it's probably - so far - my favorite of the Mercy for Rent series.
With this kind of ending, J.S. Morin is leaving me gobsmacked - once again. This seems to exist a quite common occurrence with his stories, though, and I'one thousand non complaining. :-p ...more

Jul 21, 2020 aaron rated it really liked information technology

Volume four of the Mercy for Hire serial in the books and information technology was another fun read! I'm really digging this serial and I beloved how they don't overstay their welcome! This one finds Esper getting caught by the ones chasing her and going through a trial to see what her fate volition be. Next ane on tap! Book four of the Mercy for Hire series in the books and it was another fun read! I'm actually digging this serial and I love how they don't overstay their welcome! This one finds Esper getting caught past the ones chasing her and going through a trial to come across what her fate will be. Side by side one on tap! ...more

January 22, 2019 Kelly Peasgood rated it really liked it

A proficient and satisfying decision to this set of tales featuring our favourite do-gooder and her canine (but not a domestic dog) companion.
The Convocation has finally tracked Esper downwards, using her desire to help others against her. In a magical battle that includes vehicle chases and the employ of a talisman or two across the usual wizardly power of the heed--assisted by a frolicking, huge Kubu--Esper finds herself finally captured and brought to trial for something she doesn't remember doing.
With a cunning A skillful and satisfying conclusion to this set of tales featuring our favourite practice-gooder and her canine (simply non a domestic dog) companion.
The Convocation has finally tracked Esper down, using her desire to help others against her. In a magical battle that includes vehicle chases and the employ of a talisman or two beyond the usual wizardly power of the mind--assisted by a frolicking, huge Kubu--Esper finds herself finally captured and brought to trial for something she doesn't call back doing.
With a cunning attorney hired on Esper's behalf, a mind-reading magician charged with mortiferous secrets probing her memory, and the surprising sacrifice of an old friend, Esper finds more than people on her side than she expected, even with Kubu kept away from her in a zoo (but at present able to perform his ain bit of magic).
In the end, Esper must make up one's mind whether she'due south willing to pay the cost of freedom and honour a trust put into her hands, or if the life she's built is worth indelible eternal imprisonment.
For what's a wizard without any magic, unless that wizard has an apprentice willing to endeavour the impossible? ...more

November xx, 2018 Annie rated information technology actually liked it

I received a free re-create from the author in exchange for an honest review.

I've really enjoyed this whole arc, it'southward been a blast, but I've enjoyed this one the most! Something about this 1 just hit me perfectly! The mixture of court drama, action, consequences that have caught up, I couldn't finish turning the page. The writing was great as usual, and Kubu remains my favorite. I've loved watching his character arc as he grows, and I only adore him more.
This ending probably had me the most intri

I received a free re-create from the author in substitution for an honest review.

I've really enjoyed this whole arc, it's been a boom, but I've enjoyed this one the nearly! Something about this one merely hit me perfectly! The mixture of courtroom drama, activity, consequences that take defenseless up, I couldn't end turning the page. The writing was great every bit usual, and Kubu remains my favorite. I've loved watching his character arc as he grows, and I only adore him more.
This catastrophe probably had me the almost intrigued for the next book!

i Star - Hated Information technology
ii Stars - Didn't Savour It
iii Stars - Information technology Was Okay
iv Stars - Really Enjoyed It
5 Stars - Loved It

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I am a creator of worlds and a destroyer of words. As a fantasy writer, my works range from traditional epics to futuristic fantasy with starships. I accept worked as an unpaid Little League pitcher, a cashier, a student library aide, a factory grunt, a cubicle drone, and an engineer--in that location is some overlap in the terminal two.

Through it all, though, I was ever a storyteller. Eventually I started writi

I am a creator of worlds and a destroyer of words. As a fantasy writer, my works range from traditional epics to futuristic fantasy with starships. I have worked equally an unpaid Petty League bullpen, a cashier, a educatee library aide, a factory grunt, a cubicle drone, and an engineer--there is some overlap in the last two.

Through it all, though, I was always a storyteller. Eventually I started writing books based on the stray stories in my caput, and people kept telling me to write more of them. Now, that's all I do for a living.

I enjoy strategy, worldbuilding, and the fantasy author's privilege to make upwardly words. I am a gamer, a joker, and a thinker of sideways thoughts. Only I don't trip the light fantastic toe, can't sing, and my best artistic efforts fall short of your average notebook doodle. When you read my books, you are seeing me at my all-time.

My ultimate goal is to exist both clever and right at the same time. I have it on good potency that I have notwithstanding to achieve it.

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