Atalan Adventures: Planetary Pursuit (Atalan Adventures, #3) by R.M. Hamrick

Planetary Pursuit by R.M. Hamrick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

The plot is fast and fun, making this book a definite page-turner.

The crew of the Atalanta Empress has scored a bona fide paying gig to escort the Microlutions’
representative to the Psi Imagen system where the planet, Hephaestus, is up for auction. Yes, they secured the booking under false pretenses, guile, and subterfuge, but it was necessary to get the fuel and provisions to save the triplets’ sister, Etav, who needs their help in the same solar system. However, once on Hephaestus, the crew discovers Microlutions has ulterior motives and must work together to foil their plans.

This third episode of the Atalan Adventures has the crew meshing as a team better than ever, and they’re doing it for the good of an innocent planet as well as themselves. The plot is fast and fun, making this book a definite page-turner. The banter among crewmates is witty and wonderful. Even Leebnez turns out to be an enjoyable character. I was relievedly happy to see the culprits of the fertisrat plotline get their just desserts. I’m already looking forward to the next adventure.

I recommend Planetary Pursuit and the entire Atalan Adventures series to readers who would enjoy a quirky, light, and funny Sci-Fi story – a “cozy” Sci-Fi Opera?

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