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The Worst Ship in the Fleet: A twisting and turning military sci-fi short novel! (Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes) Paperback – August 26, 2023

by Skyler Ramirez (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,685 ratings
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Brad Mendoza is an idiot. He knows it, and so does everyone else. A promising naval career down the drain just because he accidentally killed 504 civilians. So, it's time for him to give up and accept a dead-end command on Persephone, the worst ship in the fleet. Until he meets the beautiful and cunning Jessica Lin, his new executive officer who harbors a terrible secret of her own. Now, he's in a race to save her and his stupid ship.

But Brad Mendoza is an idiot. We'll just have to hope that he's the lucky kind.

This book was first published on Kindle Vella as The Worst Ship in the Fleet, episodes 1-18.

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  1. Book 1 of 6
    Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes
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  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    August 26, 2023
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.34 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8858760580
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Brad Mendoza and Jessica Lin

Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes

He's a screwup who killed over 500 civilians. And now he's on the last drunken stop of his quickly imploding naval career, commanding the Persephone, the worst ship in His Majesty's fleet.

She was a bright rising star in the Promethean Navy, until something changed all of that. Now she's lost more than just her confidence.

Together, they may have just enough left in them to pull out one more victory for the Crown. But the cost could be their lives.

Naval Officers

Naval Officers

Exiled to HMS Persephone, Brad and Jessica must find a way to destroy a ship three times their size with ten times their firepower. But Brad will need to sober up first.

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Spies

Spies

Join Brad and Jessica at the Rishi Paradise Casino as they race against the clock to find a spy and save their own lives from a vicious mercenary and his minions.

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Pirate Hunters

Pirate Hunters

When a small system can't afford a proper set of mercenaries, Brad and Jessica must find a way to take down a band of ruthless pirates using nothing but an unarmed ship, a makeup artist, and a couple of pistols.

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Mercenaries

Mercenaries

What do you do when you have no money, few discernible skills, and zero prospects? You find someone willing to pay you to fly a ship and shoot things.

Join Brad and Jessica on their many action-packed and hilarious misadventures across the galaxy.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CGL4NW3R
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (August 26, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 150 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8858760580
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.34 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 3,685 ratings

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Skyler Ramirez

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Skyler Ramirez writes science fiction and fantasy that entertains, thrills, uplifts, and inspires. His books contain surprising plot twists that keep you guessing, exciting universes that fuel the imagination, and thought-provoking drama that keeps you coming back for more. But at the end of the day, all of his writing centers around one theme: how relatively ordinary men and women can do extraordinary things. As a student of history, he believes this to be true and loves exploring the motivations, deeply held beliefs, and dreams of his characters.

Skyler writes books that adults will enjoy but that he wouldn’t be embarrassed or worried for his teenage children to read. He feels that great stories don’t need foul language, graphic scenes, or other window dressing to make them exciting. A good story stands on its own.

Mr. Ramirez lives with his wife, Lindsey, and their four children in Texas. When he is not writing, he has been and continues to be a leader and executive with multiple Fortune 500 and Fortune 1000 companies.

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JessPJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Amusing and well done
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2024
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This smaller book has solid world building and lovable characters. The past is explained efficiently without too much memory monologing, and the future is left open and inviting the reader for more. There's some good humor mixed into the more serious topics, and I enjoyed the whole thing.
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Howard
4.0 out of 5 stars Great, short story
Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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I was reluctant to read but it grabbed my attention very quickly. Definitely a good, fun, fast paced read. Not a lot of filler. The main characters had great back stories. For being the first book in the series Skyler did a great job of encouraging further reading. Thanks.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining space opera listening
Reviewed in the United States on May 2, 2024
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This kindle e-book novella is from my Kindle Unlimited account book 1 of 6

Another will written short story with interesting will developed characters lots of action, misdirection, and some violence leading to the unexpected conclusion.

I would recommend this series and author to readers of fantasy space opera novels. 2024
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Mark J Adams
3.0 out of 5 stars ok interesting but short
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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Ok it is trying to build a whole universe and get you to car about people but feels like a setup for next book. It’s short.
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Ami A.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great space opera!
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2024
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This is a very entertaining introduction to the Dumb Luck and Dead Heroes series. The protagonist is realistic and likeable even as he confronts (and at times, nearly consumed by) his past mistakes. None the less, he still has a conscience and morals, thankfully. There is danger and huge decisions to be faced by the Captain and the ship's troubled crew which kept me reading from beginning to end. Now I must get book 2, enjoy!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A fun beginning!
Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024
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This space opera was wriiten as one of those Kindlevellas, which makes it sort of a serial, an on going saga without a planned ending. One adventure leads to the next, with plot and character being developed as we go along.

I like Mendoza. A good guy that bad things have happened to. He can deal with the bad things, it's the guilt he can't handle.

He gets put in command of "the worst ship in the fleet" as a punishment and a way to get rid of him.

He doesn't last a week. Which brings us to the dead heroes part.

It was a short, fun story. Parts of it were rough, and retribution might have to wait, but I expect we will see it.

Will I read more? Yeah, probably so.

Cheers! Read every day and read for fun!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great idea, good execution
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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This has a fascinating premise, but so much of the story has of pacing and not very interesting. It was short and so I finished it. The ending was a great setup for more.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Different
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024
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Very believable character development, and fun.
The ending is masterful. I couldn't pit it down, read
It all one night.
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Michael Manto
5.0 out of 5 stars Really good! Well written.
Reviewed in Canada on March 10, 2024
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I've been an avid reader my entire adult life, since the 70s. In this day of self-publishing, there's a lot of bad writing out there now that in the past never would have made it to the press. A reader often has to wade through a lot of badly written slop before finding someone who can actually write well. So I'm very happy to have recently discovered Mr. Ramirez. He knows how to write and he delivers on the promise of his titles. It's light-hearted escapism, and very, very funny. And his writing skill is excellent, a pleasure to read. I will be reading the rest of the series.
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Paul McPhillips
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting, interesting and thoroughly engaging
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2024
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I picked up this series while looking for something new and couldn't put it down again. I absolutely love the science in the world it throws out the sci-fi tropes when it comes to science. Like any good action story you know the two main characters will survive, but that doesn't mean they'll survive well. The heroes are imperfect and their flaws are on full display, for good and for bad
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Marsarsaux
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun
Reviewed in Germany on March 2, 2024
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I wasn’t expecting much but I was surprised. Fun easy reading, kind of boys own adventure. Looking for easy reading on holiday then you could do a lot worse
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ANDREW
1.0 out of 5 stars book??
Reviewed in India on December 16, 2023
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Not entirely sure why I picked up this book. Upto 59% it’s pure nonsense after which I skipped and went to rating the book.
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Anne Foley
5.0 out of 5 stars The beginning of a great adventure
Reviewed in Australia on January 9, 2024
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This was a very well written book. I have not read this author before. Certainly, i will be reading many, many more.
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