Retribution Falls
Arthur C. Clarke Award nominee 2010.
Frey is the captain of the Ketty Jay, and leader of a small and highly dysfunctional band of layabouts. An inveterate womaniser and rogue, he and his gang make a living on the wrong side of the law, avoiding the heavily armed flying frigates of the Coalition Navy. With their trio of ragged fighter craft, they run contraband, rob airships and generally make a nuisance of themselves.
So a hot tip on a cargo freighter loaded with valuables seems like a great prospect for an easy heist and a fast buck. Until the heist goes wrong, and the freighter explodes. Suddenly Frey isn't just a nuisance anymore – he's public enemy number one, with the Coalition Navy on his tail and contractors hired to take him down.
But Frey knows something they don't. That freighter was rigged to blow, and Frey has been framed to take the fall. If he wants to prove it, he's going to have to catch the real culprit. And face down liars and lovers, dogfights and gunfights, Dukes and daemons on the way.
It's going to take all his criminal talents to prove he's not the criminal they think he is...
"Retribution Falls picks you up, whisks you swiftly and entertainingly along, and sets you down with a big smile on your face." – Joe Abercrombie
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Chris Wooding
Chris Wooding is a British author who effortlessly blends fantasy, science fiction, and dystopian themes to create thought-provoking, emotionally charged narratives. Known for his imaginative worlds and richly crafted characters, Wooding has a unique ability to transport readers to realms where the boundaries between good and evil, reality and illusion, are often blurred.
Growing up in the UK, Wooding developed a love for storytelling early on, influenced by a wide range of genres, from the dark and gritty to the fantastical. His childhood imagination was fueled by a fascination with both the human condition and the unknown. As an author, he has honed this curiosity into a distinctive writing style that challenges readers while keeping them on the edge of their seats.
Tales of the Ketty Jay
This is a fun, action-packed series from an internationally celebrated author. Each heist-ridden novel with its superb cast of characters is full of double-crossing entertainment. Perfect for fans of Firefly.
Tales of the Ketty Jay consists of four books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
