• Hard Knocks

  • SC Marva Collins, Book 3
  • By: Nathan Lowell
  • Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
  • Length: 11 hrs and 35 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (122 ratings)

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Hard Knocks

By: Nathan Lowell
Narrated by: Jeffrey Kafer
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Publisher's summary

It pays to take a second look.

In the Deep Dark, it's a long walk home.

The Marva Collins runs into unexpected problems a long way from port. Faced with some hard decisions and uncertain about the choices, Ishmael has to roll the dice with inadequate information.

Is he sailing too close to the edge of forever?

©2023 Nathan Lowell (P)2024 Podium Audio

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More please

While there wasn’t much action, the bit we got was good. I don’t know think there was anything that I didn’t like throughout. My greatest hope is for more stories of the principle crew, but if the story ends here it’s not the same worst ending created.

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another great story!

this was another great story in the series. it did feel a little flat towards the end but they left room for The story to continue. would highly recommend

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Excellent

An excellent conclusion to the Marva Collins series, I do hope we get to see more in the Solar Clipper universe but if not, I've very much enjoyed the ride.

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well thought out universe

Another great story in the series. I recommend the entire Solar Clipper universe of stories to anyone wanting to enjoy great characters in a well thought out background.

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Nathan Lowell just gets better and better!

I have been listening to Nathal Lowell's books since I stumbled on Quarter Share while looking for science fiction podcast books....that was eight to ten years ago. If you want to be involved in the lives of everyday people doing ordinary things in extraordinary ways while living and working on a Solar Clipper interstellar ship then these books are for you. I have lost track of how many times I have listened to the original podcast series starting with Quarter Share and ending with Owner's Share. Nathan has added to the series over the years with new places and characters but always returns to the core figures of Ishmael and Pip. This latest series is just as good as the first and I am eager to see what happens next. My only issue is that I have to wait for Nathan to write the stories before I can rejoin some of my favorite characters.

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seems like ya just put on the headphones and it's over

moves unevenly at times , but never chased me out of disbelief must have held my attention.


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Excellent

I love this whole Saga, this universe. So warm and happy. Waiting impatiently for more

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Outstanding conclusion to the M.C. series!

While some might have wanted more action I thoroughly enjoyed it! life doesn't always have mad crazy amounts of action. Bit I am pleased that Ish has come fool circle. Kudos!

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Never Change the Narrator

The story is entertaining, the narrator brings it to life. Looking forward to many more. Thanks

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I only wish I could give it more stars

As usual, Nathan Lowell has again Exceeded expectations with this latest book and I can’t wait for whatever comes next.

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