In Ashes Born (A Seeker's Tale From The Golden Age Of The Solar Clipper Book 1)

I have always loved Nathan Lowell's creations since I was introduced to Quarter share as a free audio book. I become very fond of the characters he creates. & I was happy to see some old friends become a bigger part of the new series (Pip & All!!!!). I have been waiting for this installment for years & I wasn't disappointed. I am eagerly awaiting the next book in the series & will pre-order it as soon as possible.

Ishmael Wang returns. After being knocked down in Owner's Share, Ish seeks to find his feet again with the help of old friends and mentors. Catch up with friends from the Lois and the academy. Once on his feet, Ish is off on a new adventure.

Another excellent book in the series. Data will spoil the plot but I will say it's very refreshing to leave behind the entire "hero saves all of humanity" plot lines and focus on the story of a man doing the best he can.

In Ashes Born is a great read. I literally could not put it down. The story is fresh and the familiar characters don't disappoint. Be careful if you pick this book up. Make sure you do not have a bunch of important commitments like a job or family because you will be tempted to neglect them.

Nathan Lowell's writing is an enigma. If you just look at the story by itself, it's actually pretty mundane and boring. If you're looking for climactic events and edge of your seat reading look elsewhere.

Somehow, Lowell is able to tell such a story in a way that makes it Damn near impossible to put down. You find yourself at the end thinking "wait, wth? WHAT HAPPENS!" And all you want is more.

Hey, I'm invested in the series. This, admittedly, is a "recharge your batteries and get ready for another set of adventures" episode in a long, long, long serial. Still, I'm invested in following the series, and it was a highly satisfying read. Knocked it off in two sittings...

Whole book is worth about four chapters. Everything in between is just bla bla bla. I'm a big fan of the author but extremely disappointed in this book. Should have just finish owners share better and stopped if this is the result.

Mr. Lowell has produced another spectacular book in his most highly acclaimed series. What impresses me most is that despite being the 7th book in the series starring the same protagonist, it does not feel stale or tired at all. It does have a very different feel from all of his previous books, and I take this to be a good thing. Ever since the first few chapters of Quarter Share, Ishmael has been on a journey, always moving forward and upwards. He meets people, often makes great friends, then moves on to the next thing. What felt so unnatural to me about the series to this point was that Ishmael had made such great friends in his travels, but never contacts any of them, and nearly never thinks of them. Yes the galaxy is a big place, but communications are not impossible or difficult, it only takes days to weeks for a message to travel in Mr. Lowell's universe, but Ishmael makes no attempts to do so.

Finally getting to hear about many of those friends really hits with a lot of nostalgia. Seems like going forward, Ishmael isn't going to be quite a stranger to his old friends. This is mostly good, though a little bad since there is just so much of it. The plot, which never really moves fast in any of Mr. Lowell books, really starts to plod along in some places. Perhaps it's just over eagerness in not experiencing an Ishmael Wong book in such a long time, but at times I wanted things to move a bit faster.

Speaking of plot, I find it amazing that there can be such an engaging and interesting story that does not depend on non-stop action and excitement. Sure, the Share series had its moments of action, but they are few and far between. Despite this, the story never feels lacking for it. For a Sci-fi book, this is very rare. Take a look at the top 100 titles on Kindle Sci-fi and they will nearly all involve conflicts and battles with aliens, pirates, tyrannical empires, or some combination of the three. In Ashes Born is very unique and refreshing in the fact that it does not need heavy hitting action as a crutch to move a story along.

As for what I didn't like about the book, I have next to nothing. I suppose I could complain on how long we were all left hanging since the conclusion of Owner's Share, but Mr. Lowell has done right by us by proving that good things come to those who wait. I also want to know about what happened to the rest of the people from Ishmael's past. A few have made their appearances, a few more are mentioned, though some are still shrouded in the past. I won't mention who I'm thinking of to avoid spoilers.

There's also a distinct lack of new major characters taking the stage. Up to this point, every Ishmael Wong book has featured new people that play a major role in Ishmael's life. In Ashes Born kind of lacks this. He has taken on new crew and had some interactions with them. Perhaps those characters will grow in the next books, though right now they are barely more than names with a hint of background and some personality.

All in all, I'm happy to have read this book, and eagerly await more.

Whole book is worth about four chapters. Everything in between is just bla bla bla. I'm a big fan of the author but extremely disappointed in this book. Should have just finish owners share better and stopped if this is the result.

Mr. Lowell has produced another spectacular book in his most highly acclaimed series. What impresses me most is that despite being the 7th book in the series starring the same protagonist, it does not feel stale or tired at all. It does have a very different feel from all of his previous books, and I take this to be a good thing. Ever since the first few chapters of Quarter Share, Ishmael has been on a journey, always moving forward and upwards. He meets people, often makes great friends, then moves on to the next thing. What felt so unnatural to me about the series to this point was that Ishmael had made such great friends in his travels, but never contacts any of them, and nearly never thinks of them. Yes the galaxy is a big place, but communications are not impossible or difficult, it only takes days to weeks for a message to travel in Mr. Lowell's universe, but Ishmael makes no attempts to do so.

Finally getting to hear about many of those friends really hits with a lot of nostalgia. Seems like going forward, Ishmael isn't going to be quite a stranger to his old friends. This is mostly good, though a little bad since there is just so much of it. The plot, which never really moves fast in any of Mr. Lowell books, really starts to plod along in some places. Perhaps it's just over eagerness in not experiencing an Ishmael Wong book in such a long time, but at times I wanted things to move a bit faster.

Speaking of plot, I find it amazing that there can be such an engaging and interesting story that does not depend on non-stop action and excitement. Sure, the Share series had its moments of action, but they are few and far between. Despite this, the story never feels lacking for it. For a Sci-fi book, this is very rare. Take a look at the top 100 titles on Kindle Sci-fi and they will nearly all involve conflicts and battles with aliens, pirates, tyrannical empires, or some combination of the three. In Ashes Born is very unique and refreshing in the fact that it does not need heavy hitting action as a crutch to move a story along.

As for what I didn't like about the book, I have next to nothing. I suppose I could complain on how long we were all left hanging since the conclusion of Owner's Share, but Mr. Lowell has done right by us by proving that good things come to those who wait. I also want to know about what happened to the rest of the people from Ishmael's past. A few have made their appearances, a few more are mentioned, though some are still shrouded in the past. I won't mention who I'm thinking of to avoid spoilers.

There's also a distinct lack of new major characters taking the stage. Up to this point, every Ishmael Wong book has featured new people that play a major role in Ishmael's life. In Ashes Born kind of lacks this. He has taken on new crew and had some interactions with them. Perhaps those characters will grow in the next books, though right now they are barely more than names with a hint of background and some personality.

All in all, I'm happy to have read this book, and eagerly await more.

A solid entry into the saga of Capt. Ismael Horatio Wang and the Golden Age of the Solar Clipper. We see old friends, long separated but not forgotten, and new friends too. We watch and feel as Wang tries to recover from the murder of his loving engineer, Greta.
Quite well done.

I am constantly amazed by Nathan Lowell's ability to utilize the English language so well while still being easy to understand. The story is compelling and the characters are the best in the quadrant. The only thing missing is the audiobook version, which just amplifies the experience.

Lowell does it again. A story about ordinary people. No aliens, black holes or other assorted bad things.....just the human race in space. I've now read the entire series twice. Mr. Lowell has become one of my favorite authors along with Norton and Heinlein.

Ishmael Wang acquires a new ship along with a few old friends. A ship which was a nightmare from Ishmael's past. The style is consistent with the previous series, but you could start with this novel, without reading the others. An enjoyable read, I hope the next one comes out soon.

Great to read the next in the Solar Clipper sequence from Nathan Lowell. Pip is back - looking for a captain, and Ishmael needs to put some fears to rest. Buy it. Read it. Enjoy it. Much more satisfying read than the previous book.

Nathan never fails to entertain, even when writing about the mundane details of everyday life. I am excited to see characters return from the first few novels of the Share series, especially Pip, Al and Alys. I am even happier to see Ishmael grow as a character and a person. I have loved Nathan's novels since discovering the original pod casts many, many years ago. My only regret is that I read this entire book in less than 2 days! Thank you Nathan!

So great to have Ishmael back, totally enjoyed this book, it just went by too fast! All I can say at the end is "next please". Nathan Lowell is one of my all time favorites, love his work and have read everything I could get my hands on by this author.

I am so glad that Nathan is continuing this series. I find his writing style so readable and he has a wonderful storying telling ability. I don't know what it is about his books but once I start reading I have a hard time putting them down. I enjoy myself so much while reading his books that I re-read them several times just so I can relive the story.

So happy to see Ishmael again! This story delved in to a whole new set of unique complications in captaincy, spacer life, and small business ownership, and I loved it. I've never seen life in the future from this angle before. The story ends a bit abruptly, so be prepared. I can't wait for the next book!

I'm so glad Nathan Lowell has continued his Ishmael Wang character into another series. In this book, Captain Wang begins to begin anew after the dealings of the last book of "Trader Tales". Familiar characters from the old series begin to show up, taking Ishmael down a path he didn't even know existed. If you enjoyed either listening to or reading the "Trader Tales" series, definitely check this one out. I can't wait for the next one!

Quite simply one of the best series out there. I suggest starting with Quarter Share and working your way through the six preceding books to truly get the most out of this story. They are quick, enjoyable reads, but not too short. This is one of the few series I have both in audio and kindle format; they rank as comfort books when I'm down or simply need a bit of an escape. Thank you, Nathan, for bringing Ishmael back!

If you liked the earlier Solar Clipper stories you'll enjoy the continuing drama and lovely language Lowell uses to tell his stories of life in space. Ishmael Wang has become a fixture at my house and will continue to be one for many years to come.

Always love Nathan Lowell's books. His characters and writing draw you in and keep you entranced. The humor is just right, the details and plot keep you engaged. You can tell that he has spent a lot of time creating the details of the Solar Clipper universe

It's all good. Even the banal is entertaining and well written. The somewhat robotic and too perfect Ishmael Wang from the first series has become a multi-dimensional character with fears and hopes and history. He even drinks beer

Excellent follow-on to the Trader's Tales series. Can't wait for the next book in this new series. Some of the same old characters and several new ones. Great storyline and I hope the rest of the series follows the same good start as this one.

The new Ishmael series by Nathan Lowell is everything I hoped it would be. Felt like coming home, seeing old friends and starting new adventures. I recommend this book to all readers of The Golden Age of the Solar Clipper. I also recommend In Ashes Born to new readers of the works of Nathan Lowell. Start with the book Quarter Share and discover the wonders of sailing in the deep dark!

Very interesting look at Ishmael's life after _Owner's Share_. I wasn't sure where he could go from there, and this book makes it clear Ish didn't know either :) I'm looking forward to the rest of this series!

A great - and long-awaited for me anyway - next chapter for Capt. Ish Wang. Fast paced and full of characterization, this book is a great story of working in space and how commerce may commence in the future. Buy this book - what a great investment for several hours of fun entertainment.

This is an excellent return to the story of Ishmael Wang. Having felt like the ending of Owner's Share was a bit abrupt, I'm glad to see Nathan Lowell returned to those characters to flesh out the story. My only regret is that the next book is not available to read right now.

AMAZING WORK! I loved the previous books and was extremely happy to hear that this one was released. I would highly recommend this book to anyone and have done so. I can't wait to see where the rest of the series goes. This book had me grinning from ear to ear at many points in the book. Bravo Mr. Lowell.

Lowell writes believable fiction. Without reading his solar clipper series this book would have trouble standing on its own. The majority of the characters are from the first 3 books of the solar clipper series. Nice to have them involved in the story again.

Very well written story. Another great installment from Nathan Lowell and the tales of Ishmael Wang. If you're looking for a gritty action sci-fi story then this is probably not what you're looking for.

Nathan Lowell continues the great stories about Ishmael Wang & his compatriots. I really loved the earlier series, & I was really pleased to see an extension to it with this book. Thanks Nathan.