I like Stephen's Science Fiction/Fantasy take on all this because I don't always want a serious reading. I read a negative critique about the writer (venture to say jealousy perhaps) concerning his lack of serious scientific consideration of his stories. I like to have fun with my fiction reading. I read some of the reviews and they really weren't that kind. I am opening the next book in my Kindle reader as we speak if that tells you anything. ( )

Well written adventure scifi somewhat in the vein of EE Doc Smith. Although not hard scifi there is a good enough nod to science to make it enjoyable and somewhat believable. Good enough to make me want to read more in the series. ( )

This is the story of a space age, nonunion, "Fed Ex" sort of speak courier, Don Grange, who makes the most out of opportunity. Through his endeavors, he comes across a stolen technology that came in handy to save his life. After maximizing his use for this technology, him and his partner begins to live the good life until they get a chance to play hero. The Malgari is a race bent on the destruction of the human race. When Don and his partner decides to start attacking Malgari post, Malgari spies begin a covert plot against them that leads to confiscation of their riches and puts them on the run. But through exile, Don finds a way to turn things around.

The author conveniently included the first chapter of the second book, Private War, at the end of Messenger. I will continue to read this series. ( )