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The Pirates of Sufiro by David Lee Summers
Science Fiction
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The story of a planet and its people -- of Ellison Firebrandt the pirate captain living in exile; of Espedie Raton, the con-man looking to make a fresh start for himself and his wife on a new world; of Peter Stone, the ruthless bank executive who discovers a fortune and will do anything to keep it; and of the lawman, Edmund Ray Swan who travels to Sufiro seeking the quiet life but finds a dark secret. It is the story of privateers, farmers, miners, entrepreneurs, and soldiers -- all caught up in dramatic events and violent conflicts that will shape the destiny of our galaxy.
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"The Pirates of Sufiro is a fast-paced adventure filled with vivid characters including rebels, pirates, interplanetary pioneers and the mysterious Clusters -- the children of the old stars. The first book in David Lee Summers' trilogy starts the tale in rip-roaring, page-flipping action against a backdrop reminiscent of Asimov's Foundation series." Gary Every, Pushcart and Rhysling-nominated poet and author of Inca Butterflies
"Not unlike his other works, David Lee Summers' novel, The Pirates of Sufiro offers extraordinary story-telling, diversity, and battles combined with fine writing, tight plots, and rich, memorable characters. This is definitely one author I'd read again and again." Nicole Givens Kurtz, author of Zephyr Unfolding
"Along with fine storytelling, David Lee Summers shows a fine wit for cultures." Uncle River, author of Promethius, the Autobiography
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By: David Lee Summers
For those who have been following this series here at Podiobooks, the third book is now in progress. Heirs of the New Earth is now live at http://www.podiobooks.com/title/heirs-of-the-new-earth For anyone who would like to know more about Ellison Firebrandt's early days, the story of how he met Suki is available in an anthology called Space Pirates. To learn more about the anthology, drop by my personal website at www.davidleesummers.com and click on "Books and Audio Books."By: David Lee Summers
Thanks for giving it a try, Horace. Pirates was recorded on old analog equipment which has since been replaced. I might try redoing it down the road if time and energy permits.By: Horace Mann
The sound quality on your "The Pirates of Sufiro" is horrid.
Chapters
| Title | Description | Date Created |
| Chapter 1: A Quiet Burning in the Darkness. (14.54 MB) | Part one begins with the introduction of a pirate captain named Ellison Firebrandt. He holds a privateer's license from Earth and is adept at raiding ships from other worlds until an admiral from one of the colonies turns the tides on him. | Aug 6, 2006 |
| Chapter 2: Marooned. (13.12 MB) | Stranded in space aboard their starship, the Legacy, Captain Firebrandt, his first officer, Carter Roberts, and the captain's concubine, Suki, must find their way to a planet where they can survive. | Aug 6, 2006 |
| Chapter 3: Homestead. (18.88 MB) | Firebrandt, Roberts and Suki are stranded on a remote world they have named Sufiro. As they struggle to survive, an alien pirate named Arepno arrives and threatens their home. | Aug 6, 2006 |
| Chapter 4: The Settlers. (17.85 MB) | Firebrandt and Suki welcome a baby girl to Sufiro. Unfortunately, their idyllic existence comes to an end when the baby discovers a poisonous insect. As Firebrandt considers calling for help, colonists from Earth arrive. | Aug 6, 2006 |
| Chapter 5: New Granada. (14.85 MB) | Word of the colony on Sufiro reaches Earth. A group from Iowa packs up and moves to the colony. The Alliance Senate takes notice of the growing colony world and part one comes to an end. | Aug 6, 2006 |
| Chapter 6. Discovery. (12.75 MB) | As part two begins, 19 years have passed and the New Granada colony on Sufiro flourishes. The captain of a merchant ship who is an amateur geologist scans Sufiro and learns that it contains large deposits of the galaxy's most valuable mineral. | Aug 11, 2006 |
| Chapter 7. Seduction. (15.56 MB) | Firebrandt's daughter decides to leave Sufiro and travel to Earth. Meanwhile, the entrepreneur, Peter Stone, convinces one of the original colonists to help him search for the rare mineral, Erdonium, on Sufiro's other major continent. | Aug 11, 2006 |
| Chapter 8. Exploration. (18.01 MB) | Peter Stone and Espedie Raton lead an expedition across Sufiro's unexplored continent, which they name Tejo. As expected, they find Erdonium and set up the first mines. Suki Firebrandt arrives on Earth. | Aug 25, 2006 |
| Chapter 9. Betrayal (16.88 MB) | The Erdonium mines in Tejo flourish. As the Mao Corporation moves in, Peter Stone looks for inexpensive labor so he can better compete. Suki Firebrandt marries Captain Jerome Ellis and part two comes to an end. | Sep 5, 2006 |
| Chapter 10. The Cluster (11.81 MB) | Ellison Firebrandt's grandson is aboard a starship that discovers an enigmatic alien machine as part three begins. Meanwhile, back on Sufiro, Manuel Raton's brother, Juan, is abducted to work in the Erdonium mines. | Sep 22, 2006 |
| Chapter 11. Showdown. (17.22 MB) | A lawman from Earth, Edmund Swan, is hired to be marshal of Tejo. He discovers that New Granadans are being abducted to work the Erdonium mines and joins forces with Manuel Raton. | Oct 6, 2006 |
| Chapter 12. Homecoming. (14.14 MB) | Upon learning about her husband's death, Suki Ellis returns to Sufiro. Meanwhile, Ellison Firebrandt asks Edmund Swan to lead the New Granadan defense forces. Swan finds an unexpected ally in the alien pirate, Arepno. | Oct 13, 2006 |
| Chapter 13. The Border Skirmishes. (15.19 MB) | Arepno incites New Granadan miners to rebel while Manuel Raton and Edmund Swan prepare a defense against Tejo's impending invasion. John Mark Ellis is sent to Sufiro to determine why Erdonium production has slowed. | Nov 8, 2006 |
| Chapter 14. Negotiations. (14.44 MB) | John Mark Ellis must decide whether he will side with Tejo to get the Erdonium moving quickly for the war effort or whether he will side with his family and New Granada to free the slaves, risking the success of his mission. | Nov 18, 2006 |
| Chapter 15. Camlan Pass. (14.04 MB) | Tejo sends troops to invade New Granada. Ellis and Arepno do their best to provide support for Swan's and Raton's ground forces. The Cluster arrives at Sufiro and part three comes to an end. | Nov 26, 2006 |
| Chapter 16. A New Perspective (14.93 MB) | The New Granadans and the Tejans prepare for the worst as the Cluster orbits. John Mark Ellis must decide how to keep Sufiro safe from the Cluster. | Dec 24, 2006 |
| Chapter 17. An End to Hostilities. (12.56 MB) | The people of Tejo and New Granada work to settle their differences. | Dec 24, 2006 |
| Discover more from David Lee Summers (0.44 MB) | Information about the other novels from David Lee Summers at Podiobooks.com. | Jun 16, 2009 |