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Skeleton Crew Paperback – August 9, 2014

by Gre7g Luterman (Author), Kate Watts (Editor), Rick Griffin (Illustrator)
4.8 out of 5 stars 181 ratings
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A well-placed kick into Kanti’s stomach dropped him back to the deck, grasping his gut and gasping for breath. “If you ever utter the phrase ‘skeleton crew’ again, I promise that I will find out,” Captain Ateri said calmly. “And when I do, I will rip chunks of you out with my bare paws … and toss them into the recycler one by one … until all that remains of you … is your blood in my fur … and your screams in my ears.” But the captain is the least of Kanti’s concerns. A huge monster named Commissioner Sarsuk thinks the crew of the White Flower II is out of control, and that executing Kanti publicly—a slow, messy execution—is the perfect recipe for getting the ship back under his clawed thumb. Now Kanti is living in terror – a slave raised believing himself free, a criminal even before his birth. Everyone thinks he’s someone he isn’t: a playboy reduced to working at the dump, a spiteful son trying to make amends, and perhaps even an excuse to recycle every last officer, crewman, and cub on board. The next few days are going to take this unlikely hero and the rest of the crew on a wild ride to the brink of mutiny, isolated deep in space, some 1500 light years from home.
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    The Kanti Cycle
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    267 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    August 9, 2014
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.61 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1500793663
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1500793661
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 9, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 267 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1500793663
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1500793661
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.61 x 8 inches
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Kanti Cycle
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 181 ratings

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Gre7g lives in Alabama with his wife, Kyoht, and a small menagerie of pets. He enjoys writing stories about monsters in love, brews beer that he won't drink, programs computers that don't look like computers, and fantasizes about worlds without so many people in them.

Skeleton Crew is Gre7g's third novel. His first two were about werewolves and Minotaurs, respectively. He's written a couple of novellas and a handful of short stories; most of which can be found on his website:

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Gre7g loves feedback on his stories. He wants to know what readers enjoyed about the tales along with what they hated. If you have the time, he'd love to hear your opinions about this or any of his other stories. You can reach him at:

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Customers find this sci-fi book enthralling and well-written, with relatable characters and great worldbuilding. The illustrations feature cute anthropomorphic species, and one customer notes the incredible job of crafting the environment. They appreciate the book's pacing, with one mentioning it leaves readers eager for a sequel, and consider it a worthwhile purchase.

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27 customers mention "Storytelling"27 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storytelling in this sci-fi book, describing it as thrilling and excellent for fans of the genre, with one customer highlighting its unique world-building.

"...This is a lovely sci-fi romp with a rich world to explore and characters to meet...." Read more

"...It is a thrilling ride, and may leave you with more questions than answers. Kanti and the rest of the cast are flawed, likable and passionate...." Read more

"...The writing I thought was very good, the story enthralling. I think the characters were very relatable and well-done...." Read more

"...It had the right amount of detail and dialogue, which made it easy for me to enjoy reading it, as I'm not fond of tedious descriptions of the..." Read more

24 customers mention "Readability"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable and enjoyable, describing it as well done and lovable.

"...This tale does a great job with a slow build of tension, the spectral of the titular "skeleton crew" haunting the narrative in an effective manner...." Read more

"...change of pace from "chosen one" stories, our protagonist Kanti is a lovable and relatable character who is relatively un-special, save for a secret..." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed “Skeleton Crew” and thought Mr. Luterman did an excellent job of setting the scene on The White Flower II...." Read more

"...I think the characters were very relatable and well-done. I found myself constantly forgetting that they were a different race...." Read more

19 customers mention "Character development"19 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, finding them very relatable.

"...This is a lovely sci-fi romp with a rich world to explore and characters to meet...." Read more

"..."chosen one" stories, our protagonist Kanti is a lovable and relatable character who is relatively un-special, save for a secret he holds that will..." Read more

"...Kanti and the rest of the cast are flawed, likable and passionate...." Read more

"...I think the characters were very relatable and well-done. I found myself constantly forgetting that they were a different race...." Read more

12 customers mention "World building"12 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the world-building in the book, with one customer noting its incredible job of crafting the environment and another highlighting its diversity of culture.

"...The world building is exceptional and I couldn't help be engaged in Kanti's journey, wanting him to succeed despite the odds stacked against him...." Read more

"Gre7g does an incredible job of crafting the environment of "The White Flower II," the generation ship in which the Geroo go about their daily lives...." Read more

"...a delight. again, love the world, love the cast, love all the finer details I didn't have to think about because this was well organized and well..." Read more

"...I couldn't help but be fascinated with the depth and diversity of culture on the ship the Whiteflower II that kept me engaged in the world, and..." Read more

9 customers mention "Illustrations"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the illustrations in the book, particularly noting the cute anthropomorphic species and great match with the text. One customer highlights the attention to species-specific anatomy.

"...the characters are wonderfully fleshed out with considerations to the species specific anatomy, emotional behaviors and responses, culture,..." Read more

"...enjoyed “Skeleton Crew” and thought Mr. Luterman did an excellent job of setting the scene on The White Flower II...." Read more

"...Rick Griffin created some very cute anthropomorphic species in it that Gre7g brought to life in a magnificent way...." Read more

"...a delight. again, love the world, love the cast, love all the finer details I didn't have to think about because this was well organized and well..." Read more

7 customers mention "Writing quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's writing quality positive, noting that it flows well and is a treat to read.

"...The writing I thought was very good, the story enthralling. I think the characters were very relatable and well-done...." Read more

"...the right amount of detail and dialogue, which made it easy for me to enjoy reading it, as I'm not fond of tedious descriptions of the surroundings..." Read more

"This book was really a treat to read all the way through 💛💛..." Read more

"...but it was decently written, with an ending that begs for a sequel. Which I am not sure I want quite yet...." Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one customer describing it as the first book in an amazing series, while another mentions it has a wonderful ending that begs for a sequel.

"...but it was decently written, with an ending that begs for a sequel. Which I am not sure I want quite yet...." Read more

"Wonderful story with good character development and good action scenes...." Read more

"Good characters, interesting plot line. Highly recommend this series." Read more

"The first book in an amazing series!..." Read more

5 customers mention "Value for money"5 positive0 negative

Customers find the book worth the purchase, with one mentioning it is filling enough for the price.

"...more than large and filling enough for the price though...." Read more

"...While there's clear set-ups and pay-offs, it never feels as though the characters' actions are decided by the needs of the plot, but rather by who..." Read more

"...a short adventure to enjoy or a new series to get into, this book is a great find. So pick this one up and treat yourself!" Read more

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I'm normally not one for writing reviews, but I MUST make an exception here. Gre7g Luterman has done a fantastic job of adapting and building on the world that Rick Griffin built. I couldn't help but be fascinated with the depth and diversity of culture on the ship the Whiteflower II that kept me engaged in the world, and relatable characters that I couldn't help but love and care about (or hate in the case of the Commissioner). If you even have a passing interest in Sci Fi, I would fully recommend picking this up and I have already ordered the sequel Small World. I can't wait to dive right back into this world and learn what future awaits the Whiteflower II.
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  • Geo Holms
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sci-fi romp about adorable aliens in precarious situations
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2019
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    Welcome to the White Flower II, a space ship filled with geroo, a roo-ish alien race controlled by the krakun, a dragon-like alien race. The White Flower II is on the precipice of disaster. Disaster that may hinge on the actions of Kanti: a geroo living on borrowed time, who accidentally finds himself in a case of mistaken identity, finding himself in the process.

    This is a lovely sci-fi romp with a rich world to explore and characters to meet. The world building is exceptional and I couldn't help be engaged in Kanti's journey, wanting him to succeed despite the odds stacked against him. This tale does a great job with a slow build of tension, the spectral of the titular "skeleton crew" haunting the narrative in an effective manner. But the best part is following Kanti's journey through himself, seeing him open up to others, build relationships, and be more comfortable with himself and who he actually is, the foundation of which the rest of the series is built upon.

    There's additional flavor added by following Ateri, the captain of the White Flower II, put in an impossible situation, while attempting to find the balance between the safety of his crew and the wills of the ship's krakun owner.
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  • Carson Shook
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Furry SciFi With Characters You'll Fall in Love With
    Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2019
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    Gre7g does an incredible job of crafting the environment of "The White Flower II," the generation ship in which the Geroo go about their daily lives. Each detail about the ship's operation and its place in the greater universe of Hayven Celestia is meticulously thought out. A wonderful change of pace from "chosen one" stories, our protagonist Kanti is a lovable and relatable character who is relatively un-special, save for a secret he holds that will enrage their Krakun commissioner, and a bit of luck that gives him a second chance at life. Furry fans of scifi will absolutely love the setting and the illustrations (also I highly recommend looking up Rick Griffin's species reference sheets for even more detail), and the characters are wonderfully fleshed out with considerations to the species specific anatomy, emotional behaviors and responses, culture, religious beliefs, and diet. I can't recommend this series enough!
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  • Elton M. Glover
    5.0 out of 5 stars From humble beginnings comes the most unlikely hero.
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2019
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    I thoroughly enjoyed “Skeleton Crew” and thought Mr. Luterman did an excellent job of setting the scene on The White Flower II. Enter Kanti, a nobody geroo caught against odds with the system that threatens to expose his secret. When his only friend is killed in an accident, he has no choice but to resume his identity. Things only get more complicated from there.
    This book tosses the reader into the fray along side the Geroo, a race “employed” by the Krakun, giant dragons out to seize any new galactic resources they can get their claws on. It is a thrilling ride, and may leave you with more questions than answers. Kanti and the rest of the cast are flawed, likable and passionate. At its core, this is really a story about finding your place in the universe and learning to be happy with what you have. Highly recommended for anyone looking for something a little bit different.
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  • Jordan
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sci-fi readers will love this!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2014
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    So, I will start off by saying that I didn't finish this; but that's not at all because it wasn't good. The writing I thought was very good, the story enthralling. I think the characters were very relatable and well-done. I found myself constantly forgetting that they were a different race.
    The reason I didn't finish it was honestly because it takes a lot to get me to finish a sci-fi book. It's not my normal genre of preference. But I imagine sci-fi readers would love this. Very, very well done!
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  • Gotriss
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great start for the adventures of Kanti
    Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2019
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    This was the first book I've read that takes in the Hayven Celestia universe. Rick Griffin created some very cute anthropomorphic species in it that Gre7g brought to life in a magnificent way. The "cute" obviously doesn't include the Krakun, which anyone that reads this book will learn to despise to some degree.

    I liked the way the story progressed and how it was structured. It had the right amount of detail and dialogue, which made it easy for me to enjoy reading it, as I'm not fond of tedious descriptions of the surroundings that slow down the pace.

    The story felt a bit short to me but it didn't affect the plot and it had memorable moments (keep in mind I binge read it in a couple of days).

    Anyone that's interested in sci-fi, anthropomorphic animals or a good plot (or all three) will enjoy it for sure.
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  • Robert Bagozzi
    5.0 out of 5 stars I was impressed.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2024
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    The ONLY reason I gave a book like this a try is that a good friend who has similar taste in reading material strongly recommended it. He loaned me his copy to let me read the first two chapters. That was enough to convince me. I ordered all three books of the series and read the rest of the first one in one sitting. I look forward to reading the other two -- just hopefully at a more reasonable pace!
    Five stars. Highly recommend.
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  • Ms. Bookwright
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great storytelling with characters I couldn't help caring about
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2018
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    To me, three things make a good book: characters I care about, some sort of growth shown by at least one character, and an engaging story. This book has all three. I'm so glad the sequel is out on Kindle, because I definitely want more! I don't even like sci-fi in general, but this book is about people first and foremost. (Don't be fooled by the fur, tails, and paws--these characters are full-fledged people with personalities and depth.) I quickly came to care about them, and I want to know what happens next.

    Full disclosure: I copyedited one of the author's other books. However, I bought and read this one purely for fun.
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  • Holly Hindle
    5.0 out of 5 stars 10/10 would read over again and again!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 12, 2018
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    I enjoyed this book immensely, sci-fi is very hit and miss for me too so this is big praise. The Geroo universe, species, ship and environment were very well presented without waffling on unnecessarily. The pacing was good leaving plenty of world-building tid-bits (the stuff I really enjoy) along the way as the plot progressed. Kanti's complication was interesting and worth anticipating the resolution. The author really made me fall in love with the characters & empathize with their emotions, he is very talented at writing heart felt and gut wrenching scenes.
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  • C.M.Rogers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great! Looking forward to the next in the series!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2017
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    Without going into too much spoiler territory, this is a good read for anyone who likes the anthropomorphic animal scifi genre. As a reader of very large scifi/fantasy novel sets (Night's Dawn Trilogy anyone?) I can say that this could easily stand on it's own in a regular scifi collection. The somewhat cartoony illustrations caters to the furry fandom as a primary target audience, but serves the text well enough that it's not too distracting to people unfamiliar with the art style. The story is excellent, and I'd love to see it published also with a cover that caters to non-niche scifi readers as well (a painting of the colony ship in interstellar space would be epic). The writing is vivid and descriptive, the characters believable, relate-able, and the science fiction concepts are clever and well described in all the ways you expect in a proper scifi novel. This is the first book I've read by this author, but I'm already looking forward to the next release in this series. I've attached some pictures of the book I received through Amazon to show the book is perfect-bound and the cover is a nice semi-gloss card with slightly raised black areas and the paper-weight and printing is very high quality, yielding a nice weight in the hands, and rich black text and interior illustrations on white matte book paper. Very satisfied!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Great! Looking forward to the next in the series!

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 30, 2017
    Without going into too much spoiler territory, this is a good read for anyone who likes the anthropomorphic animal scifi genre. As a reader of very large scifi/fantasy novel sets (Night's Dawn Trilogy anyone?) I can say that this could easily stand on it's own in a regular scifi collection. The somewhat cartoony illustrations caters to the furry fandom as a primary target audience, but serves the text well enough that it's not too distracting to people unfamiliar with the art style. The story is excellent, and I'd love to see it published also with a cover that caters to non-niche scifi readers as well (a painting of the colony ship in interstellar space would be epic). The writing is vivid and descriptive, the characters believable, relate-able, and the science fiction concepts are clever and well described in all the ways you expect in a proper scifi novel. This is the first book I've read by this author, but I'm already looking forward to the next release in this series. I've attached some pictures of the book I received through Amazon to show the book is perfect-bound and the cover is a nice semi-gloss card with slightly raised black areas and the paper-weight and printing is very high quality, yielding a nice weight in the hands, and rich black text and interior illustrations on white matte book paper. Very satisfied!
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