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    Phule's Company - Phule's Company by Robert Lynn Asprin
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    Phule's Company by Robert Lynn Asprin is a lighthearted take on the military sci-fi genre, following a ragtag company of aliens and misfit humans lead by a trust fund kid with lofty ambitions. The story revolves around newly minted Captain Jester, a.k.a. Willard Phule, who finds himself in command of a group of rejects and no-goodniks on a backwater planet, Haskin's Planet. Despite the initial challenges, Phule sets out to turn this ragtag group into an effective and cohesive unit, with a humorous and tongue-in-cheek writing style that introduces quirky characters and incorporates Asprin's typical humor.

    Some have commented that the executive mind tends to expand work to fill, or overfill, available time. While I will not attempt to comment on the overall accuracy of this statement, it was certainly t...

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    Stars Uncharted
    Book 1 in the series:Stars Uncharted

    Stars Uncharted - Stars Uncharted by S.K. Dunstall
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    In Stars Uncharted, readers are taken on a thrilling space adventure filled with body modifications, evil corporations, space exploration, and action-packed scenes. The story follows Nika Rik Terri, a talented body modder, who gets entangled in a dangerous situation involving a powerful company. Alongside her, Josune Arriola embarks on a mission with captain Hammond Roystan, only to face unexpected challenges when their crew is murdered. As the plot unfolds, the characters navigate a universe where corporations hold immense power, leading to a high-stakes chase that keeps the readers hooked till the end. The narrative style throws readers into a vividly creative world, exploring themes of trust, friendship, and the consequences of being one step ahead of those in pursuit.

    The first thing Nika noticed about the man who buzzed the studio bell was his scar. A deep purple line that started at the top center of his lip and went upward in a diagonal slash across his right ey...

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