Description
The Ballad of Halo Jones meets Becky Chambers' Wayfarers by way of 3:10 to Yuma; a clash of law and lawlessness, storytelling and truth in a headlong romp across the stars. After fifty years of wreaking havoc across the galaxy, the outlaw Nine Lives - aka Former General Gabi Ortiz - has finally met her match. Outgunned at the system's edge, she surrenders to the implacable Inter-Planetary Marshal Dao Prynne, on one condition: she will go quietly if, during the long journey to back to Prosper, she is allowed to tell her story once and in full to the known worlds, to ensure she is never forgotten. As Ortiz's story unfolds, Prynne realises she is no longer certain of anything, least of all Ortiz's guilt. And worse, powerful forces are determined that the former General will not reach Prosper alive. Soon Prynne finds herself protecting the very woman she intended to deliver to justice. But unbeknownst to her, Ortiz has an ace up her sleeve, and help - in the form of old friends - can arrive in the most unexpected of ways...
About the Author
Stark Holborn is a novelist, games writer, film reviewer, and the author of Nunslinger and Triggernometry and has worked on games and interactive fiction such as Shadow of Doubt (Colepowered Games) and Mars 2020 (BBC). Stark lives in the South West UK.
Reviews
PRAISE FOR STARK HOLBORN AND TEN LOW I loved Ten Low. Combining the taut characterisation and clever wit of Stark Holborn's spectacular Westerns with some splendidly inclusive and innovative sci-fi, this is a wonderful fusion of Firefly and Joanna Russ, with a Ennio Morricone soundtrack. - Joanne Harris, best-selling author of Chocolat, The Gospel of Loki and many more Mad Max meets Firefly - and that's awesome - Claire North, award-winning author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August A fantastic, punchy SF action story, full of blood and grit and bitter pasts - Adrian Tchaikovsky, award-winning author of Children of Time, Dogs of War and many more. Stark Holborn continues to impress. Great characters and a blistering pace - Gareth Powell, award-winning author of the Embers of War series The future of space westerns, TEN LOW showed me the most vibrant desert world since Dune. A stunning blend of pulp and literary exploration leaves the old guard masters in the dust. - Alex White, author of the Salvagers trilogy Stark Holborn's writing is clever, original and thrilling - R. J. Barker, author of The Bone Ships and Age of Assassins An action-packed SF adventure with an intriguing majority female cast? OH, HELL YES! - Stina Leicht, author of Persephone Station I loved this from beginning to end. There are furious fight-scenes, down-and-dirty characters and incredible world-building. Stark Holborn grabs you by the throat on page one and never lets you go! - Cavan Scott, bestselling and award-winning author A gritty space western that fans of The Mandalorian should lap up. As always, Stark Holborn makes us feel immediately for the characters to the point where we'll follow them through hell. And we do. - Paul Cornell, author of the Shadow Police and Witches of Lychford series Holborn shows what a rich imagination she has - The Times Packed with wildly memorable female characters and the pacey prose keeps things whip-cracking along. - SFX Holborn has crafted a surprisingly cohesive, bad-ass space western full of adventure, tragedy and terror, that still manages to handle its mission with relentless fun. SciFi Now This is a rich tale, an exciting story, told with admirable ease [...] the reader will remain glued to it. - British Fantasy Society There is a great deal to admire and enjoy in this well-crafted story, with its terse present tense first protagonist. - Fantasy Hive en Low delivers a fast-paced redemption story full of twists, clever ideas, and surprises. With its bleak but oh-so-cool setting and Low's haunting narration, it offers much to enjoy. Consider adding this book to your already sagging shelves - it deserves its place there. - Fantasy Book Critic [A] hit, full force, with a lot of enjoyment. Top marks. - Swords and Spectres Classic SF and yet fresh at the same time - a wonderful and heady mix - Peter Sutton Review Ten Low is exactly the kind of story I hope to get when someone mentions Mad Max: Fury Road. A desert type of setting but with its unique touch, super rad gunfights / fighting scenes, non-stop action and amazing, morally-gray (queer) characters. I highly recommend reading this one. - Crini Review Ten Low is the kind of book that has a lot more depth and character focus than you'd first think from the description, one that goes deep into some heavy themes, all whilst delivering an engaging and action packed character driven narrative. - Set the Tape Recommended for fans of Mad Max, perhaps a bit of Stephen King's Dark Tower but sci-fi, and yes of course Firefly. - Little Frog Scribbles It was stunning; from the opening chapter to the final page. Gritty, intriguing sci-fi/ Western brilliance. - The Book Beard If you want a pacey and punchy sci-fi, full of great friendships and a twisting story that will keep you guessing, I really recommend Ten Low! - Paperbacks and Pinot The world is gritty and dry, and the action is plenty. - Susanna Reads It's a genuinely gripping story, driven by action on almost every page and the kind of book that once picked up, you don't want to let go till you've finished. - Blue Book Balloon
Book Information
ISBN 9781803362984
Author Stark Holborn
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Titan Books Ltd
Publisher Titan Books Ltd
About the Author
Stark Holborn is a novelist, games writer, film reviewer, and the author of Nunslinger and Triggernometry and has worked on games and interactive fiction such as Shadow of Doubt (Colepowered Games) and Mars 2020 (BBC). Stark lives in the South West UK.
Reviews
PRAISE FOR STARK HOLBORN AND TEN LOW I loved Ten Low. Combining the taut characterisation and clever wit of Stark Holborn's spectacular Westerns with some splendidly inclusive and innovative sci-fi, this is a wonderful fusion of Firefly and Joanna Russ, with a Ennio Morricone soundtrack. - Joanne Harris, best-selling author of Chocolat, The Gospel of Loki and many more Mad Max meets Firefly - and that's awesome - Claire North, award-winning author of The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August A fantastic, punchy SF action story, full of blood and grit and bitter pasts - Adrian Tchaikovsky, award-winning author of Children of Time, Dogs of War and many more. Stark Holborn continues to impress. Great characters and a blistering pace - Gareth Powell, award-winning author of the Embers of War series The future of space westerns, TEN LOW showed me the most vibrant desert world since Dune. A stunning blend of pulp and literary exploration leaves the old guard masters in the dust. - Alex White, author of the Salvagers trilogy Stark Holborn's writing is clever, original and thrilling - R. J. Barker, author of The Bone Ships and Age of Assassins An action-packed SF adventure with an intriguing majority female cast? OH, HELL YES! - Stina Leicht, author of Persephone Station I loved this from beginning to end. There are furious fight-scenes, down-and-dirty characters and incredible world-building. Stark Holborn grabs you by the throat on page one and never lets you go! - Cavan Scott, bestselling and award-winning author A gritty space western that fans of The Mandalorian should lap up. As always, Stark Holborn makes us feel immediately for the characters to the point where we'll follow them through hell. And we do. - Paul Cornell, author of the Shadow Police and Witches of Lychford series Holborn shows what a rich imagination she has - The Times Packed with wildly memorable female characters and the pacey prose keeps things whip-cracking along. - SFX Holborn has crafted a surprisingly cohesive, bad-ass space western full of adventure, tragedy and terror, that still manages to handle its mission with relentless fun. SciFi Now This is a rich tale, an exciting story, told with admirable ease [...] the reader will remain glued to it. - British Fantasy Society There is a great deal to admire and enjoy in this well-crafted story, with its terse present tense first protagonist. - Fantasy Hive en Low delivers a fast-paced redemption story full of twists, clever ideas, and surprises. With its bleak but oh-so-cool setting and Low's haunting narration, it offers much to enjoy. Consider adding this book to your already sagging shelves - it deserves its place there. - Fantasy Book Critic [A] hit, full force, with a lot of enjoyment. Top marks. - Swords and Spectres Classic SF and yet fresh at the same time - a wonderful and heady mix - Peter Sutton Review Ten Low is exactly the kind of story I hope to get when someone mentions Mad Max: Fury Road. A desert type of setting but with its unique touch, super rad gunfights / fighting scenes, non-stop action and amazing, morally-gray (queer) characters. I highly recommend reading this one. - Crini Review Ten Low is the kind of book that has a lot more depth and character focus than you'd first think from the description, one that goes deep into some heavy themes, all whilst delivering an engaging and action packed character driven narrative. - Set the Tape Recommended for fans of Mad Max, perhaps a bit of Stephen King's Dark Tower but sci-fi, and yes of course Firefly. - Little Frog Scribbles It was stunning; from the opening chapter to the final page. Gritty, intriguing sci-fi/ Western brilliance. - The Book Beard If you want a pacey and punchy sci-fi, full of great friendships and a twisting story that will keep you guessing, I really recommend Ten Low! - Paperbacks and Pinot The world is gritty and dry, and the action is plenty. - Susanna Reads It's a genuinely gripping story, driven by action on almost every page and the kind of book that once picked up, you don't want to let go till you've finished. - Blue Book Balloon
Book Information
ISBN 9781803362984
Author Stark Holborn
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Titan Books Ltd
Publisher Titan Books Ltd
