Rod Spurgeon

Galaxy Diaries (The Adventures of the Starcruiser Galaxy) Rod Spurgeon

This collection of 12 short stories is based on exhilarating personal logs recorded by the starcruiser Galaxy?s valiant crew, including: - Trip to Proteus ? When a crewmember forms a lively bond with strangers on a space station, his new friends bring a few unwelcome surprises back to the Galaxy. - No Access ? A security system mishap locks the crew out of their own ship, and suspicious ?clients? attempt to neutralize the objects of their paranoid skepticisms. - Racing Libido ? The overactive libido of a crewmember forces the Galaxy to employ a unique strategy while participating in the famous Grali?k Nebulae Race. - Hit and Run ? When the crew is framed for a crime they didn?t commit, they must find a way to overcome ambitious law enforcement officers and clear their names. - Captive Sentience ? Sentient androids are enslaved by a ruthless cartel, and it?s up to the crew of the Galaxy to free them without sacrificing the potential profits from a lucrative mission. - Explosive Fanaticism ? The crew is forced to choose either a healthy payday or rescuing a miner under attack by their overzealous employer. - Backstabbing Doppelganger ? A seemingly humble merchant uses Captain Mintax?s DNA for purposes other than payment account verification. - Double Date ? A night out on the town for two crewmembers turns into an opportunity for their dates to enjoy much more than their pleasant company. - Hot Girl ? Attracting someone special at a club proves to be a monumental challenge for a crewmember when an aggressive competitor has a significant advantage. - Hack Off ? The infamous HACKERS group invites a crewmember to participate in an annual Cyber Intrusion Contest with potentially deadly consequences. - Slimeball Merchant ? The lustful desires of a corrupt merchant threatens to transform a leisurely shopping trip for one crewmember into her last. - Stack Master ? Captain Mintax faces a potentially crushing defeat by a cleverly ruthless competitor in an annual weightlifting championship event.