{"product_id":"9781036711313-corvus-ascending-the-matrian-trilogy-book-1","title":"Corvus Ascending","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Matrian Trilogy Book 1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA fast-moving space opera featuring a wisecracking star sailor, an ancient AI starship, a ragtag crew of misfits, and hard-hitting naval combat.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRetirement lasted about five minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGus Johansson expected fishing, cheap drinks, and a quiet life on the backwater world of Terne. Instead he hauls a 1,400-year-old repair bot out of the ocean—and discovers the Imperial starship it’s spent centuries repairing beneath the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGus suddenly owns the most valuable ship in the system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaptain Harrison “Hazy” Grey wants it. Capturing the vessel could earn him an Admiral’s flag, and he doesn’t care who he has to kill to get it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately for Grey, Gus has a plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a sentient ship’s AI, an ancient repair bot, and a growing crew of smugglers, lawyers, miners, and misfits, Gus takes Corvus into space. Grey responds with a modern warship, superior firepower, and a personal vendetta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCorvus Ascending \u003c\/em\u003eis Book 1 in the Matrian Trilogy series. Perfect for readers who love Jack Campbell, B.V. Larson, and character-driven military space opera filled with action, humour, and found-family crews.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e___________________________________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for the Matrian Trilogy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ The world building is good, the AIs are hilarious, and the humans are great.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A great fast paced humorous book full of action with great characterization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A rollicking space adventure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Lots of fun and humor. I couldn't put it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Reminds me of the SF I used to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56414849401206,"sku":"9781036711313","price":8.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_41277158.jpg?v=1780030454","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781036711313-corvus-ascending-the-matrian-trilogy-book-1","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}