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Gaebrel's Gamble (The Nine Suns) Paperback – March 27, 2018

by Zackery Arbela (Author)
3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 38 ratings
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How much would you risk to win your freedom?
Gaebrel is a wandering rogue, living by his wits and the edge of his blade. Taken prisoner by a cruel pirate queen, he bargains for his freedom by promising to steal for her a mighty treasure. With a motley crew of desperate men, he sets sail on the boundless Empyrean, sword in hand and betrayal all around. Sword in one hand, pistol in the other, Gaebrel faces his greatest gamble. He will turn the tables on his captors and steal the fastest ship in the universe. He will charge headlong onto the killing fields of a war torn world to save the life of a comrade...and the cost may nothing less than his immortal soul.Gaebrel's Gamble is the first book of the Nine Suns series. If you like fast-paced sword and sorcery adventure, set in a wild fantasy universe filled with intrigue, reckless heroism and dark supernatural forces, then you will love the thrilling start of Zackery Arbela's page-turning series. Buy it now!
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  1. Book 1 of 8
    The Nine Suns
  2. Print length
    407 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    March 27, 2018
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 1.02 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1980673349
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1980673347
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (March 27, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 407 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1980673349
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1980673347
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.02 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 38 ratings

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The physical body of Zackery Arbela lives somewhere in the wilds of New England. The mind of Zackery Arbela can be found wandering the various planes and adornments of the temporal spheres, from whence he sometimes returns with new and fantasickal tales to tell.

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mickitaz
3.0 out of 5 stars A very good start
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2014
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The story begins with Gaebrel, a 15 year old boy, on his father’s ship. Through a series of events that follow, he is separated from his father. He meets several other companions through his ordeals. They contrive schemes to better their situation.

We also meet Yinyanni, a ruler of the trading commission in one of the sectors we are introduced to. We are also introduced to the “Neverborn”, Ulzarad. This creature is supposed to be feared above all others, a myth that has come into reality.

Gaebrael’s path leads him to strike a deal with Yinyanni to recover a ship. She is reluctant to agree to Gabreal’s suggestion, however, the Neverborn urges her to allow it.

Through this course of action, he decides to steal some of the cargo on this ship. Yinyanni is outraged, and starts a war.

The writer could have elaborated more on certain details through the story. There were many times that he did not clarify what happened that left me confused. An example of this is on page 87 “ The details of what happened next were spoken of only in whispers, even by the most hardened Corsairs. Certainly no one with sense questioned her authority afterward, unless he had a sudden urge to see his ancestors.” However, we were not provided with said details. What did Yinyanni do that was so outrageous? Why should we fear her?

I think this story line has a lot of potential to be an excellent read. I would strongly suggest that the writer employ an editor for the next installment though. The rhythm of the story would benefit greatly with improved grammar and overall structure.
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Liz
4.0 out of 5 stars An interesting and fun story!
Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2017
DISCLAIMER: I received a free ebook review copy of this in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own!

This was an incredibly unique adventure story that only got more exciting as it went on. I love Gaebrel's sarcasm and quick wit, and I can't wait to see what adventures (and trouble!) he and his friends'll get into next! :D

I did take off a star for some editing issues that I found throughout the book. There were many misplaced or missing punctuation marks, and sometimes it was difficult to tell when the point of view had switched, because there was no break to indicate it. I also found it a little strange that names for some of the races of characters (Ursuhli, for example) were not capitalized. I do not know if these errors were present because it was an e-ARC or not.

All in all, I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun and unique adventure! I can't wait to read the next one! :D
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LeJean
5.0 out of 5 stars Pirates and Mystery
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2019
I received this as an arc reading. The only reason I am giving it a 4 star is it started out slow . Once into it, it was a truly well written book. It kept you waiting on the next move. A twist to pirates. I truly enjoyed it and this is something that is not what I would normally read.
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Jacob Robertson
3.0 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed the story and thought it was entertaining
Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2018
I really enjoyed the story and thought it was entertaining, but the wooden pirate ships in space thing was a little tough to swallow. I'll probably read the next volume because I really liked the characters and the plot, but will just have to suspend my logic some and enjoy the ride.
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JPhillips
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Pirate Adventure!
Reviewed in the United States on October 7, 2017
A good unique pirate adventure that was exciting and hard to put down. Plenty of action and good world building. Needs some character development and editing, but was a very enjoyable read. Ready for the next book.
I received a copy of this book from the author and have not been compensated for this honest review.
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Victor Salinas
1.0 out of 5 stars Pathetic !
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2020
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This story is really silly the author either did it by accident or just failed miserably at trying desperately to be funny but like a terrible joke this is it . the main character is cheesy a complete tool that can get of anything.the story line is just so shallow and watered down I just could not finish it !!
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Jerry
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2018
Story line keeps your attention, well written.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A Good Start
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2017
Good idea with some great future promise. A bit rushed in areas and some characters backgrounds are not fully established as well.
Also there were some spelling and grammatical errors.

A good start though with lots of promise.
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c marshall
3.0 out of 5 stars Exciting
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 11, 2019
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Book not my type but was worth reading
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arrowboy
3.0 out of 5 stars Interessante Geschichte, aber unsäglich mieses Lektoriat
Reviewed in Germany on August 27, 2017
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Die Geschichte hätte solide 4 Sterne von mir bekommen. Sie hatte am Anfang ein paar kleinere Längen, daher keine 5 Sterne, aber dann nahm sie richtig Schwung auf. Arbela schafft eine faszinierende Mischung aus Piratenabenteuer, Betrügerraffinesse und Space Opera.

Was er leider nicht schafft, ist ein ordentliches Lektoriat anzuheuern oder eine eine begabte Gruppe von Korrekturlesern. Im "Thief of Galadorn" gab es das Problem ansatzweise auch schon, aber in "Gaebrel's Gamble" ist es richtig schlimm. Angefangen von verkorkster Rechtschreibung, über ausgelassene oder doppelte Wörter bis zu grammatikalischen Klöpsen und Sätzen, wo Teile fehlen... Das hat die Geschichte NICHT verdient und damit leider auch keine 4, geschweige denn 5 Sterne!
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H. Mooney
4.0 out of 5 stars Hopefully helpful criticism.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 16, 2017
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Gaebrels Gamble is a good read, marred only by small spelling errors and words which do not match. For instance Moxida in Chapter 7 description has him with a think wooden stump and the Archaerim Mission .... Gaebrel went tin. There are many more but they do not stop you reading, just mind changing them to read properly. To one who has edited prose for eons, this is a reading hazard. But as I say a goo read and I am looking forward to reading other books by this author.
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shaz
5.0 out of 5 stars GRIPPING READ
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2017
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Gripping edge off the seat read Gaebrel had tough life war is horrendous at any time but he's a TOUGH guy really enjoyed this book and definitely deserves 10/10 fantastic from start to finish
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Ged
4.0 out of 5 stars Pirates In Space
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2014
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Swashbuckling tales of the high seas, aye aye me hearties !!
Swashbuckling definitely but on the high cosmic winds, travelling from planet to planet on space galleons. You have to suspend your scientific perspective a little and just accept the universe as painted and if you do that then the tale takes its merry course.
No gangplanks, I imagined the crew being made to tread the board and drift off into space and no wenches that need to be rescued but for all that still enjoyable.
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