The Goodall (Books 1-3)

by Gretchen Rix

Overview

Joan Chikage is a young and untested lieutenant on the deep space cargo ship Goodall. She lives in her head most of the time, and what she wants most in the world is to stop being scared. To prove her mettle. To show her capricious captain that she's worth his respect.

But that's not possible stuck in the laboratory running tests on beetles. So she tries excelling at her task, until suddenly her beetles don't matter anymore. The captain she both admires and fears unceremoniously jettisons her part of the ship and leaves Chikage and her crew to die. Without warning, without explanation, Chikage gets the chance she's always wanted. To be a hero.

There's mutiny, murder, and betrayal. There's rising to the occasion, and there's failure. The beetles come back, proving themselves important after all. And finally, there are pirates. In the end, it looks like Chikage's going to die, right alongside the captain she's trying to save.

A coming of age adventure set in deep space. A young woman uncertain of her strengths gets the chance to change. Fast paced. Unexpected. Space opera. There's even a cat in it.

All three books in one volume.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940163006632
Publisher:	Rix Cafe Texican
Publication date:	03/14/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Genre writer Gretchen Rix was born in North Carolina many, many years ago, but got to Texas as soon as she could. She now resides in Lockhart, a small town near Austin that is the official BBQ capital of Texas. Her current wish list is for a Chick-fil-A or Taco Cabana to set up shop in town.

At one time her favorite books were TARZAN OF THE APES and THE BLACK STALLION. By now, all the books by Terry Pratchett and Dick Francis have joined the list. Plus a lot more. She still loves STAR TREK.

She’s been writing since she was ten (inspired by Jo of LITTLE WOMEN), and has been publishing since 2010. Her books range from the sweet, romantic comedy of THE COWBOY'S BABY series to the humorous mystery series beginning with TALKING TO THE DEAD GUYS, and even to the action-adventure of THE SAFARI BRIDE, ARROYO, and THE GOODALL MUTINY.

She loves reading series books. She loves writing them too.

Although she has seldom written poetry, she does write short stories from time to time. She loves movies and television, has vowed she’ll never write a screenplay, and enjoys long walks through the neighborhood with the dog. The cat’s weren’t so easy to walk, so they stay inside at home.