The First Run by Eli Freysson

SPSFC 2022 SPSFC 2023

Gaylen finally has it made. If he can just survive the next few days. On his heels are the scum of the galaxy. In front of him is the wild frontier. And on board his ship is a mysterious cargo people will kill for. What’s the worst that could happen? He just might be on a collision course with the answer. He’ll have to rely on his untested crew, hard-earned wits, steady aim, and two clenched fists to survive.

Adult • Science Fiction/Space Opera

lamichi author

The middle of the book feels meandering and I would have wanted better defined villains (there's also several plot holes), but the first arc of the book and the ship's crew members were great. I'd love to read the sequel!