Trader's Tales From the Golden Age of the Solar Clipper

Narrated cozy scifi series

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Show synopsis

Newly orphaned Ishmael Wang finds himself forced off the only planet he knows and thrust into deep space when he takes a job as mess deck attendant on a freighter that plies the spacelanes among the stars. Follow along as Ishmael works his way through the ranks as an interstellar merchant mariner from the lowest quarter share until he finally earns an owner’s share at the helm of his own company. Along the way he finds a new family, a sense of purpose, and—eventually—himself.

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Originally released in March of 2007. Now all books in the series are being re-released in a single feed.

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Fans say...

Evo Terra: "For a show that's mostly about making a great cup of coffee in space, this entire series captured many hearts and minds, including mine! Nathan's voice is of the most soothing, and his gentle-but-meaningful storytelling is among the best. "

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