Higgins struggles a bit with the pacing after setting up the main characters, spending too long matching wits between thief Ivan, a jaded, unbreakable man who questions the System, and ambitious interrogator Ida, a flat example of government evil, while Althea tries to fix a ship that is transforming in response to the behavior of Ivan’s partner, Mattie. After two thieves with revolutionary leanings come on board, the ship-and its caretaker, Althea-will change forever. The experimental spaceship Ananke moves slowly across a solar system ruled by a ruthless Earth-based government too literally named the System. Debut author Higgins blends political philosophy into space opera adventure with moderate success in a series launch that rewards a patient reader.
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