Gambling on Common Sense: Rationality, Romance, and the Space Between (The Uncommon Universe, Band 1) - Softcover

Briar, L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1962784010 ISBN 13: 9781962784016

Verlag: Laughing Briar Books LLC, 2025

Inhaltsangabe

Just one last bet...

Common Sense Officer Ash Payne can't say no to a bet, and the handsome Captain Lin Solis knows it. She just wanted to live up to her father’s legacy on board the Helios, but between her reckless crews’ pet alien, rogue AI, and an accursed pirate hat—she has her hands full.

After a bad beat at poker night to Solis, Ash is forced to hand over access to her CSO storage and all the dangers hidden within—dangers that threaten the one person Ash cares more about than legacy. Clone shenanigans, world-hopping, and a "it's complicated" romance are on the table. Will she be able to gamble her way out of this? Or will this uncommon universe stack the odds against her?

The Reviews

“Gambling on Common Sense is hilariously delightful! A lighthearted romp through the cosmos that will leave you wanting more.” - David Hankins, Award-Winning Author of Death and the Taxman

"In "Gambling on Common Sense," readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the cosmos, led by the charismatic and resourceful Common Sense Officer, Ash Payne. This fast-paced adventure masterfully blends humor, action, and poignant moments. Additionally, the cast of characters is uniquely entertaining and the world building across the universe is well-executed..." - Sam Ledel Author of eight novels with Bold Strokes Books

"Gambling on Common Sense is that rare Star Trek satire that also manages to be a very good Star Trek like universe…" - Nikhil Prabala Author of the Dutchess of Kokora

"A punny book, that will hit all your nerd hot spots! If you like Orville give this a try!" - Romance Read Along

The Feel

Gambling on Common Sense is a science fiction comedy with sprinklings of romance and fantastical elements. It is a character driven story with plenty of hijinks along the way. The prose is a bit like if Douglas Adam's Hitchhiker's guide, Martha Well's Murderbot Diaries, and Arnold Drake's Guardians of the Galaxy gambled together. That is to say ... it's a fun romp through space, time, and pocket dimensions.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

At 4 years old, Briar's home burned down. Worried for her daughter, her mother began reading to her at night. The Hobbit, Harry Potter, and a waterfall of other stories gave Briar an appreciation for fiction's escapism. Unfortunately, this led to a terrible affliction called becoming a storyteller. As of writing these words, there is no known cure.She tried to fight it by studying magic-or as some call it-engineering at The Ohio State University. She even became a productive member of society, hopscotching across the USA in the age-old effort of "making a living." But after settling in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, she was forced to face the truth: sometimes, you just have to write things down.In their free time, Briar enjoys hiking, board gaming with friends, and stabbing people with foam swords. Today, they are the author of over 42 short stories, and their 535%-funded Kickstarter hit, Gambling on Common Sense: Rationality, Romance, and the Space Between, is now available on Amazon.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Laughing Briar Books LLC
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2025
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1962784010
• ISBN 13: 9781962784016
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Zeichner: Garcia Solace
• Anzahl der Seiten: 357
• Herausgeber: Hankins David
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.de/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxemburg