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Ike Shot the Sheriff: Assignment Darklanding Book 02 Kindle Edition

4.4 out of 5 stars 142 ratings

A frontier world. One Sheriff. And all the action one Spaceport can't hold. The more Thaddeus Fry learns about Darklanding, the more he realizes he doesn’t know. Every day is a fight. The Company Man is little help. The moon-eyed madam. The purveyor of the Mother Lode. A parade of miners and workers. And Thad’s Unglok deputy.

There’s unrest among the miners. Desperation sets in for the Company Man. One wrong decision will destroy her career. The sheriff doesn’t care about any of that. There are strangers in town. One or all of them may be enemies. And how does a mysterious runaway fit into the picture?

Assisted by his friends and a strange pig-dog-thing that won’t stop following him, Thaddeus Fry must bring law and order to a frontier world completely unconcerned with justice or fairness. Gunfights solved problems. Or they didn’t. This time his adversary is stacking the deck against him to make sure Darklanding fails completely. Thaddeus fought a war in a harsher place against a more determined foe, but Darklanding is giving Centauri Prime a run for its money.

Fans of Firefly, Bonanza, and Tombstone will love this space opera / western and all the characters that make the story great. Pick your favorite and join us as we follow them through Darklanding Episode Two, Ike Shot the Sheriff.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B078SY34M8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 3, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 3, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 88 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 142 ratings

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Customers enjoy the book's story, with one noting it's packed into a short action-filled narrative. Moreover, the character development receives positive feedback, with customers appreciating how it builds on existing characters. Additionally, customers praise the series quality, with one describing it as an excellent follow-up to previous installments.

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it entertaining with lots of intrigue, and one customer notes it's packed into a short action-filled narrative.

"...A big thanks to Scott Moon and Craig Martelle for providing these stellar stories (pun intended) Sincerely, Alan McDonald..." Read more

"...this year, nope... but despite the issues mentioned, it held my interest to the end and isn't that what a book is supposed to do?" Read more

"...Fiction written with an American Old West flavor and the irreverent twists of plot reminiscent of Firefly, this story grabbed my attention from the..." Read more

"Great story that furthers the development of both the world and the characters...." Read more

7 customers mention "Character development"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"...Lots of intrigue, action and colorful characters...." Read more

"...But wow does it works in these books. Sheriff Fry's character continues to develop wonderfully and we get to meet a few new ones as well...." Read more

"...Plus, I'm digging the Firefly vibe, the interesting characters, and the cool world. I look forward to reading the next one. Great job guys!" Read more

"...An excellent follow-up that builds on the characters of this exciting new series and hints at the deeper machinations of the setting...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the series, with one mentioning it's an excellent follow-up and another noting how it started in a great direction.

"...2nd Book has started the Series in a great direction, supporting caste are starting to develop and I still have great hopes...." Read more

"...I can't wait to read more from these author's.This series is so good, I couldn't put it down." Read more

"...An excellent follow-up that builds on the characters of this exciting new series and hints at the deeper machinations of the setting...." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018
    This, the second book in the Darklanding series, was every bit as good as the first.
    Lots of intrigue, action and colorful characters.
    Even though this is definitely a sci-fi, it’s also a western complete with a sherif and deputy that has his low slung sidearm ready to have a noon showdown.
    These aren’t spoilers, I’m just giving you the atmosphere.
    This is awesome entertainment that brings comparisons to Firefly and Clint Eastwood westerns but with spaceports and spaceships.
    It has a wonderful way of incorporating corporate politics and labor negotiations but without it being a bore.
    The environment plays such an important part of the story also. A miserable backwater planet that only those who need to escape from something would go to for work.
    It has everything you’d want in a powder keg ready to blow.
    If you like something different that keeps you wanting to turn the pages then by all means this series of action packed stories are for you.
    A big thanks to Scott Moon and Craig Martelle for providing these stellar stories (pun intended)
    Sincerely,
    Alan McDonald
    PS: thanks to my daughter for helping me read these as my vision has all but left me.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2019
    This was a great read, Don't be mislead by my title. But some of the parts were just too predictable and others left me wondering why certain passages were even there. Women going to help, and then being saved by the one they went to help, predicted that... the pig, dog thing? Why put it in if you are never going to have it do anything but add to the word count?
    Would I recommend this story to a friend, yep, sure would! Is it the best book I've read this year, nope... but despite the issues mentioned, it held my interest to the end and isn't that what a book is supposed to do?
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2018
    This is the second episode (story) of the series and I absolutely loved it. Think western sci-fi. Sounds weird right? But wow does it works in these books. Sheriff Fry's character continues to develop wonderfully and we get to meet a few new ones as well. The deputy, Mast, is personally one of my favorites. I can't wait for the next one - 18 days from now. yay!!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2018
    That awesome team of Scott Moon and Craig Martelle continue the story of Sheriff Thaddeus Fry and the Mining Colony of Darklanding. As you remember, in the first episode Fry was settling in, now he has to deal with the conglomerate of miners, both alien and human and all of the issues that brings to the surface. Great Science Fiction written with an American Old West flavor and the irreverent twists of plot reminiscent of Firefly, this story grabbed my attention from the first chapter. This episodic series is a must read, that you will definitely want to add to your collection.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2018
    1st book I gave it a 4.0 as it was really short didn't give you a lot but had some definite potential.
    2nd Book has started the Series in a great direction, supporting caste are starting to develop and I still have great hopes. My main concern at this point is the slow pace which I believe is a result of the length of the first two books. 65 pages for #1 ($.99) & 85 pages for #2 ($2.99). Although I am known to be a glutton for punishment, I am only giving this series one more shot. I still think there is potential but not at this pace and this price.
  • Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2018
    Great story that furthers the development of both the world and the characters. If you love space operas and old western, you should really enjoy this series. But I must say, it reminds me more of Gun Smoke than Bonanza. LOL 😆
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2018
    Entertaining read. It was good that it was short. I liked it enough to buy the next installment in the series.
  • Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018
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  • Allan Horne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Easy read, fast pace and good characters.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 5, 2018
    Read all of the series so far. Not as in depth as some of the sci-fi I indulge in but an enjoyable read with great characters. Looking forward to the next one.
  • nw
    4.0 out of 5 stars Buch klasse, Preis fies
    Reviewed in Germany on June 18, 2018
    Als passionierter SciFi-Leser finde ich den leichten Wester-Einschlag in diesem Setting passend. Handlung ist auch ok, die Charaktere gefallen mir bislang auch, da sie nicht zu sehr ins Klischee abdriften sondern nur an diese angelehnt sind.

    Alles stimmig und würde von mir eine uneingeschränkte Empfehlung bekommen wenn nicht diese unselige Preisgestaltung wäre.
    Knapp 3 Euro für knapp 90 Seiten grenzt an Wucher... ne, so nicht mehr. Das hat schon bei Scalzi nicht besonders funktioniert.
    So warte ich eben bis eine Ausgabe über die ersten 10 "Teile" zu einem angemessenen Preis erscheint.
    Wer sich von dieser Preistreiberei nicht abschrecken lässt, kann sich von diesem Buch einen Nachmittag ausgezeichnet unterhalten lassen.
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  • Gazzmann
    4.0 out of 5 stars A great second episode.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 26, 2018
    I'm liking the characters and story more each book. My only complaint is that they are so short. The dog/pig thing is interesting. I will be reading the next one as soon as I finish this review. Cheers!

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