Trade Secret
Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
Baen, Nov 5 2013, $25.00
ISBN 9781451639292
On Verstal, junior galactic trader Jethri ven'Deelin the human works deals with Liaden traders. When he completes these transactions, retired trader tel'Linden shows him items for sale to include outlawed Old Tech and other merchandise. After haggling, they agree on a price.
Jethri returns to the Clan Ixin Tradeship Elthoria to continue his training on Terran and Liaden contract law and customs; especially intriguing to the trader is the Terran birthright principle and the Liaden concept of Balance. Liaden Clan Ixin Master Trader Norn ven'Deelin consults with the Elthoria’s weapons master Pen Rel about her adopted son Jethri’s abilities. Shortly afterward Liaden Scout ter'Astin arranges to meet them at Boltston; where he and Jethri as Second Board leave together on his ship.
The second Liaden Universe coming of age prequel is a fascinating outer space thriller that enables reader to better understand Liaden clan and Terran social orders through the eyes of a neophyte in training. Although the well-written insightful storyline feels somewhat like a middle tale with most threads left dangling, the cast is fully developed especially Jethri and those in direct contact with him. Saga fans will enjoy this entry, but should read Balance of Trade first to know how Jethri got to where he is.
Harriet Klausner
Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
Baen, Nov 5 2013, $25.00
ISBN 9781451639292
On Verstal, junior galactic trader Jethri ven'Deelin the human works deals with Liaden traders. When he completes these transactions, retired trader tel'Linden shows him items for sale to include outlawed Old Tech and other merchandise. After haggling, they agree on a price.
Jethri returns to the Clan Ixin Tradeship Elthoria to continue his training on Terran and Liaden contract law and customs; especially intriguing to the trader is the Terran birthright principle and the Liaden concept of Balance. Liaden Clan Ixin Master Trader Norn ven'Deelin consults with the Elthoria’s weapons master Pen Rel about her adopted son Jethri’s abilities. Shortly afterward Liaden Scout ter'Astin arranges to meet them at Boltston; where he and Jethri as Second Board leave together on his ship.
The second Liaden Universe coming of age prequel is a fascinating outer space thriller that enables reader to better understand Liaden clan and Terran social orders through the eyes of a neophyte in training. Although the well-written insightful storyline feels somewhat like a middle tale with most threads left dangling, the cast is fully developed especially Jethri and those in direct contact with him. Saga fans will enjoy this entry, but should read Balance of Trade first to know how Jethri got to where he is.
Harriet Klausner
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