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The galaxy’s worst bounty hunter just might be its most relentless hero. Esper may dress the part. She has her own ship. She even carries a blaster—not that she ever uses it. But she violates the cardinal rule of the galaxy’s most cold-blooded profession: get paid. At least she's not alone. Her partner Kubu is an alien who gets mistaken for a dog. One is a wizard on the run from her past. The other is a lovable eating machine. Between them, they haven’t got a ruthless bone in their bodies. But when a client hires them, they’ll do whatever it takes to bring a target home safely. This time, it’s a teenage kidnapping victim, and Esper and Kubu will crisscross the galaxy to track her down and make sure she’s safe. Wayward Saint is the first mission of Black Ocean: Mercy for Hire. It follows the exploits of a pair of do-gooder bounty hunters who care more about saving the day than getting a payday. Mercy for Hire builds on the rich Black Ocean universe and introduces a colorful cast for new and returning readers alike. Fans of vigilante justice and heroes who exemplify the word will love this series. Grab your copy and support the cause of justice.
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11 primary booksBlack Ocean: Mercy for Hire is a 12-book series with 12 primary works first released in 2018 with contributions by J.S. Morin.
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This is the second spin-off of the Black Ocean series, and you might want to read at least a couple of missions in the original series to get a feeling for the world and the main characters, Esper and Kubu.
To be honest, I was surprised at how much I liked this book. It had been a while since I read the Black Ocean series, and for whatever reason I hadn't read beyond mission 8. And from what I remembered about Esper and Kubu, her Goody-Two-Shoeism and his very child-like manner (especially the baby talk) had kind of grated on me towards the end.
But a lot has happened in the Black Ocean between where I left off and where Wayward Saint starts (there may be some spoilers for the original series), Esper and Kubu have both grown up, so to speak, so I was pleased to have my prejudice against those two proven wrong. :)
TL;DR: Wayward Saint is a fun romp mostly for fans of the original series.