Off Rock

A “fast-paced, high-energy” space adventure that is part sardonic heist caper and part homage to science fiction B-movies of the 1970s ( Booklist ) “Five awesome and entertaining words to describe this one: Bank heist set in space. Yes, please.” — io9 In the year 2778, Jimmy Vik is feeling dissatisfied. After busting his ass for assorted interstellar mining outfits for close to two decades, downsizing is in the wind, his ex-girlfriend/supervisor is climbing up his back, and daily Jimmy wonders if he’s played his last good hand. So when Jimmy stumbles upon a significant gold pocket during a routine procedure on Kardashev 7-A, he believes his luck may have changed—larcenously so. But smuggling the gold “off rock” won’t be easy. To do it, Jimmy will have to contend with a wily criminal partner, a gorgeous covert assassin, the suspicions of his ex, and the less than honorable intentions of an encroaching, rival mining company. As the clock ticks down, treachery and betrayal loom, the body count rises, and soon Jimmy has no idea who to trust. From the author of the acclaimed Koko series, Kieran Shea, comes Off Rock , a wickedly funny and lightning-paced bank heist set in space. "Great fun" Booklist starred review on Koko Takes a Holiday. Jimmy Vik works for a galactic mining company, with his ex-flame as his boss. When he discovers a significant gold pocket during a routine shaft demolition procedure he feels his luck has changed-—though smuggling the gold "off rock" won't be easy. With the help of a scrounger and gambler and his sidekick, Jimmy puts together a plan. A sardonic heist novel set in space, Off Rock is escapist adventure of the cruellest kind. Pass the popcorn. In the year 2778, Jimmy Vik is feeling dissatisfied. After busting his back for assorted interstellar mining outfits for close to two decades, downsizing is in the wind and his ex-girlfriend/supervisor is climbing up his back. So when Jimmy stumbles upon a significant gold pocket during a routine procedure on Kardashev 7-A, he believes his luck may have changed - larcenously so. But smuggling the gold "off rock" won't be easy... After Discovering A Gold Pocket On A Distant Planet, Jimmy Vik, A Space Miner Facing A Possible Layoff, Has To Contend With A Suspicious Ex-girlfriend, An Unreliable Partner, And A Rival Mining Company In His Attempt To Smuggle The Gold Off The Planet. Kieran Shea.