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These are not the worst sci-fi pulp reads (the series) out there, but definitely not the best. They are quick reads, but not memorable for the right reasons. Of all things to be bothered by, I can't reconcile the main character, other than he is a complete psychopath. Or not. On the one hand, he is portrayed as a space pirate with a heart of gold. On the other, he kills just about anything that moves without remorse or question when solutions are available and would be far more interesting. The focus on bullet damage descriptions only distract - neck-holes, brain splatter, and exploded jaws should not be the driving part of the story. Also, the engagements are predictable, and seem to always end with a violent confrontation. I found myself wishing over and over again for a cerebral surprise. "Maybe they won't need to blow up everybody for little to no reason this time with graphic bullet-penetration information!" Nope. The ship and her crew are fugitives, and not for the original crime. Their trail is piled-high with the merciless killings of servicemen of two empires (as well as countless other fringe groups and surely a large number of civilian bystanders). This is the true reason for their current station in life. While plodding through the first couple books, I stopped when I found myself rooting for their capture/judgement.