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Details of the Hunt
A 26th century, time-traveling, bounty hunter snatchs a 18th century Earth pirate in a deal to enrich the archeoalogical knowledge of mankind, but as he develops an attraction for the likable, free-spirited prey, he attempts to alter the deal, threatening both his own personal code of honor and the strict rules of conduct of his race. Will the love of a wily, cock-sure, young pirate be enough for the stoic hunter to risk exile from his own people?
312 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2006
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Laura Baumbach
48 books311 followersLaura Baumbach is the best-selling, multi-award winning, acclaimed author of short stories, novellas, novels and screenplays. Most recently, Mexican Heat, written in collaboration with Josh Lanyon, has been chosen as a FINALIST for Best Gay Romance in the 2009 Lambda Literary Awards, a FINALIST in the 2010 EPPIE Awards, and has received an Honorable Mention at the 2009 San Francisco Book Festival. Laura was nominated for Best GBLT Author 2008 in the LRC's Best Of Awards for 2008. Her adventure story The Lost Temple of Karttikeya won the 2008 EPPIE Award for Best GLBT novel. Her sequel to the best-selling novel A Bit of Rough, Roughhousing, was 2007 Reviewers' Choice Award Winner.
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December 7, 2012
The book is a seething purple morass that must be waded through to get to tentaclesex. Which is actually among the best of its genre. If this was a 10 page free fanfic I would give it 6 stars of squeeing fangirlish happiness.
As a 244 page "original" story costing US$5.79 on Kindle I hope someone is losing sleep at night from the throbbing of their conscience.
As a 244 page "original" story costing US$5.79 on Kindle I hope someone is losing sleep at night from the throbbing of their conscience.
April 6, 2011
Time travel can be confusing!
But it still a marvelous book!
The sci-fi theme is perfect!
A real pirate, and a "monster" alien from the future? I could not resist, so well, I read this book and OMG I LOVED IT!
Maymon is a pirate with his dreadlocks, strange language, great sense of humor and uncertain walking. Did you think about someone reading his description?
Yep... that's him!
Talos with his reptilian body and great bravery was like someone from another movie maybe not everyone know (but I like a lot) called Enemy Mine.
Hell yeah! He is scary and it's perfect! Because his race is feared, and Oracans are the most talented hunters of the universe.
Talos will be sent in past, to get the pirate, the criminal... and will find his Ti-da
aka... his love
Incredible love story, of two most improbable mates
Loved it. 5 stars
November 22, 2013
2.75 stars.
It was moderately interesting, I suppose, if you're into 26th-century aliens traveling back in time to kidnap 18th century pirates, who then seduce said pirates with their 15-inch penises. Which, when erect, retract to 9 inches in length with a 2.5 inch diameter. (I wonder if the author realized she created a penis with a 7.85 inch circumference? That's like screwing a baseball bat! I think that might be worse than clown porn. . . .) And even better, once inserted, the cap of the penis has the prostate-seeking capacity of a search-and-destroy missile, except this weapon will destroy a man with pleasure!!! Awww, yeah. [This is where I'd insert a mocking "O" face gif, if only I knew how. :-)]
But what about the story? Well, there was an evil, greedy guy who asked the alien to kidnap the pirate -- the greedy guy wanted to force the pirate to go back to Earth and show him the location of a cache of buried treasure. And there was the part where the alien and the pirate developed some weird insta-love thing that rang not at all true. And there were the annoying little editing glitches that took me out of the story at times. And the alien learned English by watching 1930s gangster flicks, so we heard him say, "Dame," a lot. And it all worked out in the end.
Sigh. It wasn't strong enough science fiction to be a compelling part of that genre; it wasn't campy enough to be consistently funny; it wasn't romantic enough to give me all the happy shivers. And yet, it's not a bad book. It's just not a very interesting book, once you get past all of the eye-popping details.
It was moderately interesting, I suppose, if you're into 26th-century aliens traveling back in time to kidnap 18th century pirates, who then seduce said pirates with their 15-inch penises. Which, when erect, retract to 9 inches in length with a 2.5 inch diameter. (I wonder if the author realized she created a penis with a 7.85 inch circumference? That's like screwing a baseball bat! I think that might be worse than clown porn. . . .) And even better, once inserted, the cap of the penis has the prostate-seeking capacity of a search-and-destroy missile, except this weapon will destroy a man with pleasure!!! Awww, yeah. [This is where I'd insert a mocking "O" face gif, if only I knew how. :-)]
But what about the story? Well, there was an evil, greedy guy who asked the alien to kidnap the pirate -- the greedy guy wanted to force the pirate to go back to Earth and show him the location of a cache of buried treasure. And there was the part where the alien and the pirate developed some weird insta-love thing that rang not at all true. And there were the annoying little editing glitches that took me out of the story at times. And the alien learned English by watching 1930s gangster flicks, so we heard him say, "Dame," a lot. And it all worked out in the end.
Sigh. It wasn't strong enough science fiction to be a compelling part of that genre; it wasn't campy enough to be consistently funny; it wasn't romantic enough to give me all the happy shivers. And yet, it's not a bad book. It's just not a very interesting book, once you get past all of the eye-popping details.
December 14, 2011
Captain Jack Sparrow meets Garak in the Mos Eisley Cantina for some insta-love and life time mating. Add a sentient cock and tentacles for pubic hair. Tell 'story' in prose so sparkly purple it ascends the spectrum into the exalted realms of ultra-violet, and voila: Details of the Hunt.
For more fun, this book's drinking game words:
1) Captain Jack says 'mate'
2) Garak/Talos calls Aidan/Jack 'runt' (this is apparently an endearment)
3) Bonus points for 'tar-stained hands'!
For more fun, this book's drinking game words:
1) Captain Jack says 'mate'
2) Garak/Talos calls Aidan/Jack 'runt' (this is apparently an endearment)
3) Bonus points for 'tar-stained hands'!
May 9, 2013
It was rather terrible. It's like the author couldn't decide what kind of book she wanted to write so I am now, too, don't know what to think about this mess.
Let's see what this book has to offer:
1) Bisexual time traveling alien with a cock full of wonders (I don't know how the author even came with this idea - it's scary)
2) Gay or bisexual (not really sure) 18th century pirate (as many of you have pointed out - looks like a rip from Captain Jack Sparrow)
3) Typical stupid romance female (I'm talking about the doctor)
4) Friends and family who are not fully developed in the story
5) Sleazy evil human with God complex
6) everything that is happening in this book has no logic, is not believable and pure stupid
7) primitive writing and story telling.
More details include spoilers:
Let's see what this book has to offer:
1) Bisexual time traveling alien with a cock full of wonders (I don't know how the author even came with this idea - it's scary)
2) Gay or bisexual (not really sure) 18th century pirate (as many of you have pointed out - looks like a rip from Captain Jack Sparrow)
3) Typical stupid romance female (I'm talking about the doctor)
4) Friends and family who are not fully developed in the story
5) Sleazy evil human with God complex
6) everything that is happening in this book has no logic, is not believable and pure stupid
7) primitive writing and story telling.
More details include spoilers:
November 17, 2012
Time traveling alien who kidnaps an 18th century pirate for bounty. Didn't really work for me. I thought the concept was interesting but I didn't care for the MC's or the secondary characters. Slow going on this one from start to finish. The alien had an interesting penis though. ;)
December 9, 2013
I'm so glad I reread this book. It's so much fun - almost like Space Odyssey meets Pirates of the Caribbean. Aiden, a young 18th century pirate captain is snatched from a near drowning (due to mutiny) by a futuristic warrior who looks remarkably like a Mayan sea God to Aiden's bleary eyes.
This lighthearted adventure involves time travel, space pirates, villainous aliens and a love that transcends species. After a year and a half I had forgotten most of the plot so it was like reading it for the first time again. Aiden and Talos together equal a great dynamic full of witty banter and sexual energy.
Laura Baumbach's clever and unique interpretation of this species' sex organ and mating ritual was really interesting and quite hot, even with Talos' bizarre anatomy. I'd recommend this to my friends who enjoy reading something unique and adventurous that can easily bring a smile to your face.
This lighthearted adventure involves time travel, space pirates, villainous aliens and a love that transcends species. After a year and a half I had forgotten most of the plot so it was like reading it for the first time again. Aiden and Talos together equal a great dynamic full of witty banter and sexual energy.
Laura Baumbach's clever and unique interpretation of this species' sex organ and mating ritual was really interesting and quite hot, even with Talos' bizarre anatomy. I'd recommend this to my friends who enjoy reading something unique and adventurous that can easily bring a smile to your face.
October 14, 2017
I just deleted my comments/30% review without publishing it. I was about to hit "save" button, when I realised that there is not a single positive word that I can write here about this whole ordeal. Instead, here is a simple list of issues I have so far:
- 24 year old manchild, and not the fun Jack Sparrow or Tom Hanks (referring to movie "Big") type;
- 24 year old manchild who by some mighty miracle survived as a pirate and a captain to be 24 years old;
- hygiene;
- neglect. Because letting the poor boy run around in wet clothes, while dirty and stinky is neglect;
- commas. OMG, they are killing this story! Not there is much to kill, but they are the proverbial kick, delivered to someone who is already down :/
I remember the times when this book was a big deal and everyone and their cousin was reading it and loving it. It was such a hype! *sigh* What a disappointment in turned out to be! :(
PS I wish Samantha Cayto re-wrote it. After all, there is a potential here, it's the execution that's lacking :(
UPDATE:
I really don't know how the two MCs survived; one as a pirate for as long as he did, the other one as a Hunter. Must be by some miracle.
Great disappointment of a book :( 1 star.
- 24 year old manchild, and not the fun Jack Sparrow or Tom Hanks (referring to movie "Big") type;
- 24 year old manchild who by some mighty miracle survived as a pirate and a captain to be 24 years old;
- hygiene;
- neglect. Because letting the poor boy run around in wet clothes, while dirty and stinky is neglect;
- commas. OMG, they are killing this story! Not there is much to kill, but they are the proverbial kick, delivered to someone who is already down :/
I remember the times when this book was a big deal and everyone and their cousin was reading it and loving it. It was such a hype! *sigh* What a disappointment in turned out to be! :(
PS I wish Samantha Cayto re-wrote it. After all, there is a potential here, it's the execution that's lacking :(
UPDATE:
I really don't know how the two MCs survived; one as a pirate for as long as he did, the other one as a Hunter. Must be by some miracle.
Great disappointment of a book :( 1 star.
January 10, 2019
Where to start here?.?.?... for the most part I enjoyed this book. There were parts I loved and parts that just didn’t work for me.
In the beginning Aiden was a little tstl, now I’ve never used that phrase before, never really felt the need to but his character in the beginning was way to stupid to live. Obviously.... So he’s an arrogant young captain of his boat, he talked about how he’s so good he can give his back to Perkins (I think that was his name) because he’s confident in his position as captain. And not a few pages later he says he’s smart enough to not turn his back on him. And then 5 pages later he’s in the process of being murdered... a lot of misplaced ego there.
Anyways the rest of the book was on and off again enjoyable, the humor and randomness of Aiden was the best. There were a few plot holes I would have liked filled such as the Cemi statue that Aiden carried and how it might actually relate to Talos’ people, as well as a few other things here and there. The romance was a little off kilter at times and never really felt genuine.
So in the end I might have settled for a 3.5 star, maybe even a 3... But in all honesty I am bumping this bad boy up to 4 just for the alien genitalia. I have read some weird shit....... bit this takes the cake... hardcore cake... cock that maneuvers like snake cake...tentacle pubes cake... his dick grabbed my dick and put them both in his ass kind of cake...
Ok I’m done... I should really not write reviews when I’m tired. (I know, you’re having a long thought about that cake too...)
In the beginning Aiden was a little tstl, now I’ve never used that phrase before, never really felt the need to but his character in the beginning was way to stupid to live. Obviously.... So he’s an arrogant young captain of his boat, he talked about how he’s so good he can give his back to Perkins (I think that was his name) because he’s confident in his position as captain. And not a few pages later he says he’s smart enough to not turn his back on him. And then 5 pages later he’s in the process of being murdered... a lot of misplaced ego there.
Anyways the rest of the book was on and off again enjoyable, the humor and randomness of Aiden was the best. There were a few plot holes I would have liked filled such as the Cemi statue that Aiden carried and how it might actually relate to Talos’ people, as well as a few other things here and there. The romance was a little off kilter at times and never really felt genuine.
So in the end I might have settled for a 3.5 star, maybe even a 3... But in all honesty I am bumping this bad boy up to 4 just for the alien genitalia. I have read some weird shit....... bit this takes the cake... hardcore cake... cock that maneuvers like snake cake...tentacle pubes cake... his dick grabbed my dick and put them both in his ass kind of cake...
Ok I’m done... I should really not write reviews when I’m tired. (I know, you’re having a long thought about that cake too...)
August 5, 2011
I did end up liking this after all. It's funny & has a nice alien, bounty hunter Talos, with interesting attachments. I'm still trying to figure out the suction cup thingies. I'm also a fan of time travel even though they never quite make sense, so wherever you can squeeze it in a book, I'm going to be happy. So the book is fun & the romance is great & hot in a weird alien way. Maymon is a wonderful character as a charming pirate & ...he was a great character when I saw him the Pirate of the Caribbean movies too. I think you can do a lot of books with characters in the public domain, like Romeo & Juliet, Shakespeare, snow white etc. But it's hard to say where Captain Jack's character fits in. Either way it just gave it a little fan fiction like feel at times because it was obvious that Maymon's personality was based on this. So despite liking & recommending it, I do have to knock off a star for not having completely original sounding characters.
February 22, 2012
Laura Baumbach writes a really good dirty story. I may not always like her characters or the plot or the setting - but damn she knows how to set the pages on fire!
Being a sci-fi fan I hoped I would enjoy this book - and for the most part I really did.
Yeah, I had a few eyeball rolls at the whole pirate thing (it bordered on cheesy at times) but it was also an entertaining part of the story too. Add time travel, hot alien monkey-sex, along with the usual crazy intergalactic relations among species and you get one pretty fun & wild ride with this story. (Somewhere buried in all of that you also get a sweet love story too.)
Being a sci-fi fan I hoped I would enjoy this book - and for the most part I really did.
Yeah, I had a few eyeball rolls at the whole pirate thing (it bordered on cheesy at times) but it was also an entertaining part of the story too. Add time travel, hot alien monkey-sex, along with the usual crazy intergalactic relations among species and you get one pretty fun & wild ride with this story. (Somewhere buried in all of that you also get a sweet love story too.)
July 11, 2011
I originally picked up this book for a good laugh and boy did I get it. I completely agree that the character’s appearances may be familiar and perhaps a bit of the pirates wit as well. However I feel that’s were the familiarity ends. Then bam your hit with Holy Smoke This Is Hot! I don’t usually enjoy smut but considering there was really good character emotional play as well, I felt completely justified in fanning myself and continuing to read. I really did enjoy this book and would recommend it to those who want a laugh and some interesting/hot sex scenes lol.
March 2, 2016
Loved this book. It is humorous, over the top, campy and if alien/beast and human relationships do it for you, then definitely read this one. You will love Aidan Maymon and the relationship that develops between he and Talos, a futuristic bounty hunter. The entire time I read the story, I pictured Pirates of the Caribbean meets Space creature. This will be a multiple re-read for me. This is the first time I read Laura Baumbach but went straight into another one by her, which turned out to be a complete opposite of this one.
December 22, 2010
Ok, this is one of those stories that took a reading challenge to try. I like it! Although, my days as a sci-fi buff have slowed down considerably. The plot was ok, but it was the characters that I really caught my attention. Strangely, while reading, I was picturing Johnny Depp as Maymon! I gave it a 4 star.
February 6, 2015
За общую идею и расу Ораканов - звезда.
За экзотический секс - еще звезда.
Остальное - Джек Воробей ака Эйдан, инста-лав на словах без предпосылок, эмоциональность всех персонажей, повествование от лица стороннего рассказчика (реально раздражало) - впечатления на меня не произвело.
За экзотический секс - еще звезда.
Остальное - Джек Воробей ака Эйдан, инста-лав на словах без предпосылок, эмоциональность всех персонажей, повествование от лица стороннего рассказчика (реально раздражало) - впечатления на меня не произвело.
April 30, 2010
The sex scenes in this book killed a part of me.
And I'm glad it's dead.
And I'm glad it's dead.
March 10, 2011
I was going to give it 4 stars, but I added one for creative use of prehensile appendages. This books was great, and so much hotter than I was expecting.
February 21, 2015
What do you get when you cross a 26th century alien with an 18th century pirate??
A really great, imaginative book!!
A really great, imaginative book!!
May 23, 2018
This book was pretty good. Something different. I love sci-fi and need to read it more often. I really enjoy it.
Aiden was the youngest pirate in his position. Captain of his own ship. Leading his crew into raid after raid. But some of his crew don't like his ways. And they form a mutiny, killing off his supporters and then throwing him overboard, shackled and tied to a barrel. At the moment he knows he's dying, someone saves him. He thinks it's a sea god that he worships and gives sacrifices to, but it's actually a bounty Hunter sent to find him. Talos saves Aiden at the latest minute. Talos has been sent back in time to retrieve Aiden from someone in his time who has bought him. Thinking Aiden is this horrible pirate, Talps can't wait to get rid of him. But the more time he spends with Aiden, the more he realizes Aiden isn't what he was made out to be. And now Talos wants something more. But will it be worth it to risk all he knows and all the rules he abides by for this human?
This book has me laughing so much. Aiden is a trip. He's such a pistol. But I also felt sorry for him. First he was a pirate, the youngest captain ever, then he's dead and the next time he opens his eyes, he's in another time and place. He still thinks he's dead. When he realizes he really isn't, he's so lost. He tries to hide behind flirting and things but he's fearful. He knows someone has bought his life and that he is now owned and he is determined to not be put in that position again. Talos is having just as hard of a time. Still grieving the loss of his younger brother, who he feels like died because of him, capturing this pirate has brought some chemistry to his skin. Aiden has a smell that he has never smelled before and it's bringing his body on high alert. And he doesn't know what to do about it or himself. Because of the rules of the Hunt, he's not supposed to do anything with Aiden, but every instinct is telling him to mate and claim him. It's a struggle to fight against his instincts and what he was brought up to do.
This was definitely a different read. Even the sex was different. Being that Talos isn't human after all. And I love different. Jumping in to see where the next book leads. Happy reading!
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Aiden was the youngest pirate in his position. Captain of his own ship. Leading his crew into raid after raid. But some of his crew don't like his ways. And they form a mutiny, killing off his supporters and then throwing him overboard, shackled and tied to a barrel. At the moment he knows he's dying, someone saves him. He thinks it's a sea god that he worships and gives sacrifices to, but it's actually a bounty Hunter sent to find him. Talos saves Aiden at the latest minute. Talos has been sent back in time to retrieve Aiden from someone in his time who has bought him. Thinking Aiden is this horrible pirate, Talps can't wait to get rid of him. But the more time he spends with Aiden, the more he realizes Aiden isn't what he was made out to be. And now Talos wants something more. But will it be worth it to risk all he knows and all the rules he abides by for this human?
This book has me laughing so much. Aiden is a trip. He's such a pistol. But I also felt sorry for him. First he was a pirate, the youngest captain ever, then he's dead and the next time he opens his eyes, he's in another time and place. He still thinks he's dead. When he realizes he really isn't, he's so lost. He tries to hide behind flirting and things but he's fearful. He knows someone has bought his life and that he is now owned and he is determined to not be put in that position again. Talos is having just as hard of a time. Still grieving the loss of his younger brother, who he feels like died because of him, capturing this pirate has brought some chemistry to his skin. Aiden has a smell that he has never smelled before and it's bringing his body on high alert. And he doesn't know what to do about it or himself. Because of the rules of the Hunt, he's not supposed to do anything with Aiden, but every instinct is telling him to mate and claim him. It's a struggle to fight against his instincts and what he was brought up to do.
This was definitely a different read. Even the sex was different. Being that Talos isn't human after all. And I love different. Jumping in to see where the next book leads. Happy reading!
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December 16, 2013
ok, I am being generous with the rating, which a stricter reader in today's mm climate would probably give a 1 star, but a reader who goes into this with relaxed expectations for light entertainment may find it a fun one-time read. it held up better back when it was written back when there wasn't much mm and so it is going to look insubstantial today in comparison to so much good stuff published now.
Yes it is derivative and you will see an exact copy of the Johnny Depp character Captain jack sparrow in one of the main characters and sort of an approximation probably of a star trek Cardassian in the other main character. Though the characters are not exactly this author's original creation, the author animates them well enough to give us an entertaining puppet show. If you like fanfiction you may cut this book more slack.
Attraction develops with gruff Cardassian claiming and topping flamboyant Captain Jack. Give the book an extra star for creative tentacle sex! Villain wants to capture and ravish Jack Sparrow character while Cardassian character gets jealous and possessive. Some of the action takes place on a space station (Deep Space 9 from Star Trek?) and some of it goes back in time to Captain jack's era. It is a porn-adventure story. Relax and enjoy.
Yes it is derivative and you will see an exact copy of the Johnny Depp character Captain jack sparrow in one of the main characters and sort of an approximation probably of a star trek Cardassian in the other main character. Though the characters are not exactly this author's original creation, the author animates them well enough to give us an entertaining puppet show. If you like fanfiction you may cut this book more slack.
Attraction develops with gruff Cardassian claiming and topping flamboyant Captain Jack. Give the book an extra star for creative tentacle sex! Villain wants to capture and ravish Jack Sparrow character while Cardassian character gets jealous and possessive. Some of the action takes place on a space station (Deep Space 9 from Star Trek?) and some of it goes back in time to Captain jack's era. It is a porn-adventure story. Relax and enjoy.
March 21, 2012
I tried - too - hard to like it, but it wouldn't come. I liked the pirate, not so much the hunter, but I warmed up to him a little bit by the end of the book.
I don't know what grated on me, there wasn't anything wrong in the writing, but the way the protagonists spoke - alternating between pirate-talk and gangster-talk - ripped me out of the story with every line. I think it was supposed to sound fun, but mixing a little bit of historical in a sci-fi setting, with the odd words here and there made me feel confused and honestly it made me feel anxious.
The last chapters were not bad, with the confrontation between good and bad guy, but by then I was bored and uninterested. I read other contemporary books by the same author, and they struck me for being light, sexy and funny, but I couldn't find the same things here. I think it depended on the beginning after Aidan's rescue and the passage from historical to sci-fi. The story seemed suddenly infused with a heaviness that I couldn't shed until later in the book.
I don't want to say that you shouldn't read it, it just didn't work for me.
I don't know what grated on me, there wasn't anything wrong in the writing, but the way the protagonists spoke - alternating between pirate-talk and gangster-talk - ripped me out of the story with every line. I think it was supposed to sound fun, but mixing a little bit of historical in a sci-fi setting, with the odd words here and there made me feel confused and honestly it made me feel anxious.
The last chapters were not bad, with the confrontation between good and bad guy, but by then I was bored and uninterested. I read other contemporary books by the same author, and they struck me for being light, sexy and funny, but I couldn't find the same things here. I think it depended on the beginning after Aidan's rescue and the passage from historical to sci-fi. The story seemed suddenly infused with a heaviness that I couldn't shed until later in the book.
I don't want to say that you shouldn't read it, it just didn't work for me.
November 10, 2016
4 Stars
LOL! So much fun. As usual, I completely lost the plot when it came to the time fluxes and possible paradoxes (paradoxi?) but still enjoyed this tale.
There was a thread in the story that didn't seem to be investigated: why was Maymon able to touch Talos when other humans can't? Sure, someone mentioned the possible adaptation was due to the diet/environment/DNA on Earth 700 years prior...but no, even on page there was a dismissal of DNA alteration taking place that quickly. The other I don't buy...not when there was another exciting possibility.
Maymon's mother mentioned that "their people" were ancient beings ("Cemi") that dwelled in the sea and when he was thrown overboard, he thought one of them had saved him. I would have loved to see this plot hole plugged with some mention of that race being real and him a distant descendant - muddying his genetically human make-up some to cause that difference between him and every other human that touches Talos.
It's possible that was inferred (implied?) but not spelled out directly; I wish it had been (or debunked completely).
LOL! So much fun. As usual, I completely lost the plot when it came to the time fluxes and possible paradoxes (paradoxi?) but still enjoyed this tale.
There was a thread in the story that didn't seem to be investigated: why was Maymon able to touch Talos when other humans can't? Sure, someone mentioned the possible adaptation was due to the diet/environment/DNA on Earth 700 years prior...but no, even on page there was a dismissal of DNA alteration taking place that quickly. The other I don't buy...not when there was another exciting possibility.
Maymon's mother mentioned that "their people" were ancient beings ("Cemi") that dwelled in the sea and when he was thrown overboard, he thought one of them had saved him. I would have loved to see this plot hole plugged with some mention of that race being real and him a distant descendant - muddying his genetically human make-up some to cause that difference between him and every other human that touches Talos.
It's possible that was inferred (implied?) but not spelled out directly; I wish it had been (or debunked completely).
December 23, 2010
A very good friend of mine has this in paperback and purchased it for me for Christmas because it is one of his favourite books ever.
I couldnt put it down. This is an incredibly gorgeous love story starting a long time ago introducing Maymon the Pirate, captain of his ship. I hadnt seen the cover and imagined this to maybe be a story set on the high seas. Suddenly we are thrust seven hundred years into the future from the introduction and we meet the *alien* Talos, bound by the *Details of the hunt* to locate Maymon. As I said before, I couldn't leave this, I just found myself so involved.
Just so imaginative and cleverly written, and I felt so deeply for Talos and his undeniable bond attraction to Maymon. I also need a shout out to that awesome appendage of Talos' (fans self).
I would recommend this to anyone who likes sci fi with a twist, and a hot passionate relationship between two unlikely characters.
Definitely recommended...I am probably very late to the party here but I will be checking out all of Laura's writing...
I couldnt put it down. This is an incredibly gorgeous love story starting a long time ago introducing Maymon the Pirate, captain of his ship. I hadnt seen the cover and imagined this to maybe be a story set on the high seas. Suddenly we are thrust seven hundred years into the future from the introduction and we meet the *alien* Talos, bound by the *Details of the hunt* to locate Maymon. As I said before, I couldn't leave this, I just found myself so involved.
Just so imaginative and cleverly written, and I felt so deeply for Talos and his undeniable bond attraction to Maymon. I also need a shout out to that awesome appendage of Talos' (fans self).
I would recommend this to anyone who likes sci fi with a twist, and a hot passionate relationship between two unlikely characters.
Definitely recommended...I am probably very late to the party here but I will be checking out all of Laura's writing...
March 18, 2012
Rating:★★★★★ 4,5 stars
Entertaining sci-fi adventure. Maymon did remind me a bit of Jack Sparrow, so you know he was lots of fun.
Talos, an alien bounty hunter was send to retrieve a pirate who knew of an important artifact.(you can imigine how he knew it whereabouts)
The retrival did not worked as planed and Talos did something he usually avoided: getting to know his bounty.
Lovable and charming characters are more or less the core of this story. They are also the reason I enjoed it so much. Sailors / Pirates is not my favorite catefory but without it's usual historical context, this one was an interesting read.
Entertaining sci-fi adventure. Maymon did remind me a bit of Jack Sparrow, so you know he was lots of fun.
Talos, an alien bounty hunter was send to retrieve a pirate who knew of an important artifact.(you can imigine how he knew it whereabouts)
The retrival did not worked as planed and Talos did something he usually avoided: getting to know his bounty.
Lovable and charming characters are more or less the core of this story. They are also the reason I enjoed it so much. Sailors / Pirates is not my favorite catefory but without it's usual historical context, this one was an interesting read.
April 6, 2011
Oh I do love a good sci-fi adventure with hunky aliens. Details of the Hunt did not disappoint. Though it started off a bit slow with some worthwhile world building, the pace quickly picked up and then all hell broke loose after that.
Mix together a cocky pirate captain and a time-traveling warrior alien and you will get great dialogue with lots of laughs, tense action, surprising alien sex love scenes, and enough romance to satisfy any romance reader. Lots of twists and turns will keep you glued to the story. I simply loved it.
Mix together a cocky pirate captain and a time-traveling warrior alien and you will get great dialogue with lots of laughs, tense action, surprising alien sex love scenes, and enough romance to satisfy any romance reader. Lots of twists and turns will keep you glued to the story. I simply loved it.
August 22, 2012
I will start by saying this is just not my kind of story. I really struggled with the idea of pirates and hard shelled sea gods who are actually aliens who want earthling artifacts so they send a hunter (Talos) back in time to get said artifacts by kidnapping the pirate (Maymon/Aiden) who they think wrote the map to the artifacts. I was doing ok with the beginning pirate theme (who doesn't love a sexy pirate captain?), but I quickly lost interest when the alien aspect came into play. It did get better in the second half, but I have to chalk this one up to just not being my cup of tea.
September 26, 2018
3.5 stars
This book was a hoot to read. I had fun reading this book. I didn't understand how time travel worked here. But hey, the story was entertaining and that is all I cared. Some unanswered questions I hope will be answered int he next book. Maymon was a cool pirate. How he dealt with new things was satisfying. Also he did not need Talos to save him (sword fight). Thats as a great plus point for me.
This book was a hoot to read. I had fun reading this book. I didn't understand how time travel worked here. But hey, the story was entertaining and that is all I cared. Some unanswered questions I hope will be answered int he next book. Maymon was a cool pirate. How he dealt with new things was satisfying. Also he did not need Talos to save him (sword fight). Thats as a great plus point for me.
December 18, 2009
Pirates, aliens, and hot m/m loving. LB has mixed genres and the result is wonderful, wicked fun. Her pirate is by far one of the most memorable characters I've even met in literature. I've not had the chance to read the sequel yet, but it is on the list.
June 2, 2010
This was a must read book. It is set in a science fiction type of world. You have space travel and pirates. The young pirate is so funny. I really did enjoy reading the book. I will make this a pick for people book in the future.
November 9, 2010
Brilliant! I never thought I could like a pirate book, but this particular pirate and his beast completely won my heart. Amazingly funny, sweet and hot, it had me devouring the words from the very start.
I recommend this book to the point of naming it a must read.
I recommend this book to the point of naming it a must read.
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