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Safe Passage (Black Flag Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Rachel Ford (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 390 ratings
Go big or go home.
For privateer Captain Magdalene Landon, it's all about going big. For Kay Ellis, it's about getting home. Together, they're about to architect the most daring heist in the galaxy.

Kay knows too much. She knows it’s a matter of time before a Conglomerate hitman finds her. She’s desperate for safe passage back to Union space. Then Magdalene shows up, promising a way home in exchange for that information. It’s a risky bet, but Kay is out of options.

So she strikes a deal: the heist of the century for her freedom. Kay is playing a dangerous game, and she knows it. She’s made herself Enemy Number One of the Conglomerate. She’s relying on privateers for her safety.

It’s a fool’s game. But the worst part is, her fool’s heart is starting to warm to the enigmatic captain. And that’s a risk for which she hadn’t planned.

(Cover by May Dawney Designs)

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  1. Book 1 of 8
    Black Flag
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  5. Publication date
    May 3, 2019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07NQL5XX9
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 3, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 840 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 339 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 8 ‏ : ‎ Black Flag
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 out of 5 stars 390 ratings

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Award-winning author Rachel Ford is a software engineer by day, and a writer most of the rest of the time. She is a Trekkie, a video-gamer, and a dog parent, owned by a Great Pyrenees named Elim Garak and a mutt of many kinds named Fox (for the inspired reason that he looks like a fox).

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Customers enjoy this heist story set in space, with one noting it's more adventure than sci-fi. The characters and their stories are terrific, and customers appreciate the humor throughout the book. They find the writing quality positive, with one customer highlighting the crisp dialogue.

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22 customers mention "Storyline"22 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, particularly appreciating it as a heist story set in space with a well-executed concept.

"...The storyline, characters, and romance won’t disappoint and the spice is more implied than detailed...." Read more

"...books like this one but once i got to reading the book, it was very interesting and i had to find out if they eventually got together...." Read more

"...It's on Kindle Unlimited. I loved the relationship that developed between Maggie and Kay...." Read more

"A nice lesbian scifi read. Mild angst. Fun storyline." Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning how the crew members are integral to the story.

"...The storyline, characters, and romance won’t disappoint and the spice is more implied than detailed...." Read more

"...the romance aspect between Kay and a crew member, the crew who are all integral to the story, and the action adventure aspect of the book...." Read more

"...The characters meshed well and the concept of the story played out really well...." Read more

"...Frank is a fantastic character with his witty personality. I enjoyed the relationship between Kay and Maggie...." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable.

"...me quite some time to try it based on the unfortunate cover, but worth trying. Some humor and twists liven it up." Read more

"...I am glad and took my time. It was worth the read. I am so happy Katherine and Magdalene made it through together...." Read more

"I really enjoyed the book, with the surprises and never really knowing what would happen next...." Read more

"This was a great and fun read. Once it started, the story was on a roll. Well written and engaging." Read more

5 customers mention "Humor"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning a hilarious robot character.

"...Some humor and twists liven it up." Read more

"...recommend this to anyone looking for a fast paced read with some humor thrown in." Read more

"...This is an adventure with a little bit of romance and comedy thrown in...." Read more

"...Pro: Hilarious robot Excellent companionship between characters Unexpected plot twists Con: -" Read more

5 customers mention "Writing quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, with one customer noting the crisp dialogue and another praising the author's talent.

"...She’s a very imaginative talented writer who has given me many hours of enjoyment as I read each of her series...." Read more

"I found this book on BookBub and liked the description...I mean what's not to like? Space and pirateers and a great romance...." Read more

"...Within all of this excitement a love story happens. The dialogue's crisp, moves the story and creates fast-paced excitement...." Read more

"...Once it started, the story was on a roll. Well written and engaging." Read more

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Rachel Ford creates a dynamic adventure for Katherine “don’t call me ‘Katie’” Ellis. I had a great time. Ford creates a growth period for Kay in this first book in the “Black Flag” series that takes Kay from wimpy “I don’t know how I got here” to “Yes, I will be a pirate.” I loved Kay’s growth process as she comes face to face with her decisions and has to deal with them. Now most would probably think that the romance would be the highlight for me, but it was actually Kay’s relationships with Frank and Sydney that were. I hope Ford continues with the friendship that Kay and Frank have formed and it becomes a rock solid buddy team. They are good for each other. As for Sydney, I predict growth for Sydney. I am very interested in seeing where this character goes in the future “Black Flag” books. Overall, the writing is on target. It is a fun read. Ford threw in some "fun", drama, betrayals, and of course a robbery - they are pirates after all. I cannot wait to see where the Flag team goes next because I will be right there with them. Thank you to the Author for putting this on Kindle Unlimited making it affordable to read. Thank you!
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  • DK F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023
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    I don’t read sci-fi books but I love Rachel Ford so what a surprising treat this series is. She’s a very imaginative talented writer who has given me many hours of enjoyment as I read each of her series. The storyline, characters, and romance won’t disappoint and the spice is more implied than detailed. Pick up any one of her books to read, you’ll be happy to have found Rachel Ford.
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  • Pmann
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2023
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    I don't usually read books like this one but once i got to reading the book, it was very interesting and i had to find out if they eventually got together. I would be interested in reading the next book to see where they go from here.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed it!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2023
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    I don't usually read a lot of sci-fi but this one sounded interesting and I'm happy I gave it a shot.

    It's on Kindle Unlimited.

    I loved the relationship that developed between Maggie and Kay. Without spoiling anything, there were some moments I didn't see coming. The spice level wasn't super spicy but I didn't feel like I was missing anything.

    My favorite characters were Frank and Sydney the battle bot.

    The world building was fun and I could imagine what was described without much effort. Sometimes I find sci-fi worlds hard to imagine but didn't have that issue here.

    Overall, I recommend this read. I look forward to reading more in the series.
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  • poulie and moolie
    3.0 out of 5 stars nice read
    Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2023
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    A nice lesbian scifi read. Mild angst. Fun storyline.
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  • Marlena O. Faulkner
    5.0 out of 5 stars Space Pirates, oh my!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2021
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    I found this book on BookBub and liked the description...I mean what's not to like? Space and pirateers and a great romance. Kay wants to get off the planet on which she's stuck or she knows she'll be killed. Captain Magdalene Landon is looking to pull off the heist of the century. Together they might just pull it off. What I loved about this book is the romance aspect between Kay and a crew member, the crew who are all integral to the story, and the action adventure aspect of the book. There's also a nice twist that is handled quite well.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • iamgrewt
    4.0 out of 5 stars Space heist, twists, romance
    Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2023
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    Pretty good heist story set in space, with some lesbians is the short description. Took me quite some time to try it based on the unfortunate cover, but worth trying. Some humor and twists liven it up.
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  • Saluta
    5.0 out of 5 stars A fun romp through space!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2019
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    I will admit that I bought this book on a whim but ended up being glad that I did! It was a really fun romp through space with pirates who are actually the heroes. The world design seemed to be pretty tight with fun quirks to distinguish different places. The characters meshed well and the concept of the story played out really well. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fast paced read with some humor thrown in.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Joann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2023
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    This is not the kind of book I usually read. I am glad and took my time. It was worth the read. I am so happy Katherine and Magdalene made it through together. The book had fighting, betrayal, and love.
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  • the good & the bad
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story & well written
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2021
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    Keen to read the rest of the series. Think FireFly with a strong lesbian lead. Well crafted characters & storyline.
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  • L W.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read!
    Reviewed in Canada on February 4, 2020
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    Having never read any of Rachel Ford's books, what a great surprise to find this gem on the first try. Bad guys and privateers in space, who could want more. Now to go find all her other series and catch up!
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  • Be A Santa c/o Pat Tallman
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 16, 2023
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    This is an enjoyable read. Maggie and Kay are great characters along with the rest of the crew. Frank is a wonderful character, as is Sydney. The story is fast paced and has lots of twists and turns. I look forward to reading more in the Black Flag series.
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  • Josalynne Balajadia
    3.0 out of 5 stars A light space heist
    Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2025
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    The writing was well done, but there was less heist action than I wanted. I would say it is more a slice of life with some heist elements.
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