The Science Officer

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Javier lives quite happily on his long-range scout.

Alone.

Away from everyone, with his chickens, his fruit trees, and Suvi, an artificial intelligence who keeps him company and runs the ship.

When space pirates attack Javier’s ship, they get much more than they bargained for.

Much more.

Join Javier Aritza, a sarcastic and quirky hero, in The Science Officer, a fast-paced, adventurous science fiction novella.

The first story in “The Science Officer” series. Be sure to read them all! Part of the Alexandria Station universe.

Our Top Reviews

Reviewer: RicharH
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Original
Review: I don’t remember reading anything that seemed as original and well written without being something that was just a well written story about the same ideas with a slightly different point of view. I really enjoyed this tale. One caution, this is more a longer short story, possibly a novella. It is rather short. It is very fill of characterization, good dialogue and sharp ideas. A really good novella.

Reviewer: Jeanjaz
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Intriguing
Review: This book has been unexpected. I’m looking forward to see what it does in book two of the series.I bought the audio book to go with the ebook, but I was not impressed with the narrator. Listening to him read reminds me of someone learning to drive a clutch – a manual transmission. He reads with full stops after almost every phrase. Once you get used to it enough that you can ignore the choppy rhythm, he’s an adequate narrator.Javier is an interesting character, and unique for a protagonist. One’s opinion of him bounces around quite a bit as you get to know him. I really enjoy the chickens. I can’t wait to see what part Suvi plays in the overall plot – she seems to be a lot more than just an AI.I’d rate this book PG-13 for the violence and some language.Definitely worth checking out.

Reviewer: IT Telecommuter
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fun space opera, good character development. But it’s just a come-on. You can’t get a full novel.
Review: Enjoyed the story very much & wanted to continue the series. Except, after The Science Officer, the “series” is a set of 100+ page novellas listed at inflated prices. A single issue of Asimov’s costs $3 more & offers 2 novellas plus 5+ short stories. I’d prefer the author offered full-length novels at std Amazon pricing. I won’t be going back to Amazon & paying $3+tax for each 100 or so pages.

Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: I DON’T GIVE 5 STARS VERY OFTEN
Review: I’m currently at book 8 so came back to give a fair review. Simply great space opera, fantastic fun characters, great plots, action is awesome & it’s bloody intelligently written. It also has so many levels of past history being exposed every one is like a gem in a coalmine. Just a great read .I hesitated & got the first book. Then got the quad but if you go through the first book link & scroll down further you can buy the books in groups of 3 or 5 a more cheaply. Pretty much like a boxed set. Do the math but this is a series worth ready.

Reviewer: Syd
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: 4 You Never Knew When You’d Need A Fancy Sash Stars
Review: The Science Officer is the first in the series, of the same title, by Blaze Ward.Why is this book so small?!?! One full star off the review for the ridiculously short length of this book. This is beyond a doubt a five star book, in my opinion. These seems similar to what Odette C. Bell does trying to siphon as money as she can for her work. I really enjoyed this book, outside of this one glaring con factor.The protags voice is entertaining! So very entertaining. He’s got that touch of mental instability that I enjoy in my favorite characters, because I’m right there with you bud. I find it funny how he waffles between defining himself as normal when compared to an introvert, but then spends the majority of the book proclaiming his antisocial status and displeasure with any human company. I will not surprised if he ends forgiving this crew of Pirates, since he seems to be enjoying their company when given the chance (outside of having his ears boxed). Suvi needs more page time, and I hope he eventually has an avenue to utilize her to her fullest potential.. Also, I think it’s VERY important we immediately explore his ‘bad time’ and ‘homicidal tendencies’ that require intensive meditation.

Reviewer: D. Donovan
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Surprisingly good book
Review: Entertaining and well written story. Unpredictable. Guess I’m going to have to read more by this author to see what happens next.I enjoyed.

Reviewer: Peter Rijs
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Considered 5 stars, but
Review: Yes, the storyline is enjoyable, the main characters are being built real nice (including an AI) as are the relations between them. It is not a book however. More like a 100 page novella.

Reviewer: Kindle19
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Solid Start!
Review: This book is a very quick read, but it pulled me along like nobody’s business. I enjoyed the main character and the tension that ran through this volume from the first page to the last. Recommended, and I will be reading on in the series.

Reviewer: Drew
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Average book to me is 300-400 pages. This is just over 100, it’s good pacing and enjoyable so if anything seems shorter.What there is I enjoyed. Main character so far has come up a bit smug, but he’s likeable and quirky. There’s hints of an interesting past for him. Other characters so far aren’t fleshed out and could be stereotypes, but as it’s short there hasn’t really been space for it.I have enjoyed it so far so I’ll pick up the next one and see where it goes.

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: ok

Reviewer: Kindle Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Can thoroughly recommend The Science Officer series.And the Jessica Keller books.And, well, pretty much anything (I haven’t read everything – yet) this bloke writes

Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: over priced for what it was, disbelief was impossible to suspend not one likable character in the whole mess!

Reviewer: Frank Wagner
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: A great read and a complete story line.

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