Ahoy me mateys! Grab your grog! Here be book 1 of the 10th installment of the 3 Bells trilogy showcase where for 3 days straight I will be reviewing 3 books in a row. The catch is that the 3 books will showcase an entire trilogy. So throw your 3 sheets to the wind and get ready to celebrate with me. Grog optional . . .

So have ye been hearing rumors of the ship Trouble Dog and her awesomeness? I sure have and thought it be time to track her down and hear her tale. Turns out it definitely be a yarn worth seeking.

Trouble Dog is not just any ship. She be a former warship who resigned her commission to join the House of Reclamation as a penance for her war crimes. The House is dedicated to the grand ideal of rescuing ships in distress across the universe regardless of their origin or race. Trouble Dog tries to save lives to make a small tally against those she has harmed. But rescues start going poorly and the ship and her crew are pulled into a conflict they want no part of.

Of course me salty heart belongs to Trouble Dog. She rocks and by far was the best yarn-spinner of the bunch. I could listen to her all night. Her Captain, Sal, be a decent sort as well. Her insights into the trials and tribulations were much needed intelligence. They have a rough time of it. We didn’t get nearly enough time with Clay who seems to be me type of gal. Nod the “alien” has a weird perspective but he grew on me. The other misfits that Trouble Dog has to allow on board weren’t always to me taste. To be honest I don’t know if I would want any of them on me crew. But Trouble Dog can do as she must.

I only got the first part of the story but it was full of adventure and daring-do. I have to admit that I have a hankering about what happens next. Stay tuned for book two tomorrow. Arrr!