Kristine Williams' "Keeper", #47

[katikat]

When Captain Alex Marcase's estranged father dies, he hopes his inheritance will be enough to fund his next deep space expedition. When his inheritance turns out to be a genetically-altered slave named Evan, it's just the beginning of the end of Alex's normal, orderly life. Not only does Evan have his own brand of morality, his special abilities are coveted by his late owner's enemies. As the pair head into deep space with their enemies in hot pursuit, Alex's chief rival ahead of them, and a saboteur on board their ship, will they be able to learn to appreciate each other as individuals in time? Or will their differences be too much to overcome?

Review: The first time I read this story, it was on-line. I fell in love with it within the first chapter or two and I've been in love with it ever since. When I found out that it was possible to buy it in a paperback form, I didn't hesitate.

The book is told from the POVs of Alex, the clueless and unwilling Keeper, and Evan, his bitter Sha'erah. The whole story is about them, how their relationship evolves, which is amazing. It's a real bromance in the making, quite the fascinating thing. And I love the setting!

I'll be definitely buying Book 2.

Comments

[leoraine.livejournal.com]

Wow, you know the Keeper?!? I've found the series several years back and truly fell in love with it! I'm really happy the author managed to get published, she was working really hard and long to reach that goal. And the book is sooo worth it! So happy to find another fan!

[katikat.livejournal.com]

Yup, I know it. She self-published it through the Swedish publishing company Lulu.com: http://stores.lulu.com/midnightreading

I plan to get all of her books in time. It's too bad that the one story about the two cops transporting evidence between the shielded cities isn't among those published. I loved the series.