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Space pirates? Yup. Guns blazin’ and ships phasin’? Absolutely. Excessive emotional baggage? Check.
Kin Hanford is a mess. He’s a space pirate with a son who hates him, an ex-wife who wants him broke, and a knack for getting into trouble. He’s loyal to his crew, the Damn Shames, but he’s self-centered and immature. He also hates the man he sees when he looks in the mirror.
So when a mysterious map flings him and the Shames into a deadly game of chase, played by ruthless intergalactic socialite Tana Zaalis, Kin is forced to make a choice: risk everything to save the new members of his chosen family, or abandon Cessie and Maude to their fate?
Along the way, Kin faces vicious monsters, cunning rivals, and his own demons—not to mention Tana herself. He discovers what really matters to him, and what he’s willing to sacrifice for it.
Kinfolk is the first book in the trilogy A Mutiny of Pirates, a sci-fi adventure inspired by Treasure Island. Readers who enjoy stories about deeply flawed heroes, found families, and unusual worlds will find Kinfolk has what they’re looking for. This isn’t a typical action story, but a character-driven journey of growth and redemption—with a few gunfights and explosions for good measure.
Kinfolk‘s cover was beautifully illustrated by Natasha Scheraya.
If you enjoy flawed protagonists—like Maggie Stiefvater’s Ronan Lynch of the Dreamer Trilogy, Ann Aguirre’s Sirantha Jax, or Leigh Bardugo’s Kaz Brekker from the Six of Crows books—then Kinfolk‘s Kin Hanford will make good company.
Set in a universe reminiscent of James S.A. Corey’s The Expanse books and/or show, Disney’s “Treasure Planet,” and the Star Wars extended universe novels from the 90s and 2000s, Kinfolk leans into hopepunk themes (think Becky Chambers, or Prachett and Gaiman’s Good Omens) like resilience, chosen family, and the slow progress of personal growth.
Still not ready to crack open Kinfolk‘s 90k words? Allow these reasons to convince you:
🧑🏻👩🏿👧🏻 Awkward but endearing found family!
🚀 More spaceship scenes than Star Wars!
🫂 The pursuit of healthier relationships!
💃 A fashionable villainess!
3️⃣ The start of a gripping trilogy!
Kinfolk would receive an R rating for extreme language, graphic violence, and some suggested adult content (between consenting adult characters). It is not, however, a gratuitous book.
📻🎶 Listen to the “soundtrack” — the playlist I listened to while I wrote Kinfolk.
Don’t take my word for it…
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“A great start to a new sci-fi series.” ~ Ron Baumer, Goodreads reviewer
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“The crew- the Damn Shames- are the best. The best people to be more accurate.” ~ Dan, Amazon reviewer
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“This crew’s captain clearly collects oddballs and makes a family out of them.” ~ Netgalley reviewer
“PIRATES LIKE AAA OMG” ~ Netgalley reviewer
“This book was not what I expected – but a grand tale!” ~ Arlene, Goodreads reviewer
“Readers who appreciate well-crafted character dynamics, gripping plotlines, and immersive world-building will find this book a compelling read.” ~ Gina Rae Mitchell, book-obsessed Nana and reviewer
“Kin being an absolute idiot who’s overwhelmed by his life choices is great, actually.” ~ Heidi, Goodreads reviewer
“…interesting conversation and nail-biting encounters … keep the reader riveted. Kinfolk is the kind of story that adventure genre lovers will instantly like.” ~ Essian Asian, Readers’ Favorite reviewer
“Great scene development, world building and did I mention a Quest?” ~ Andy M.
“Whether you want a Spacey adventure story that’ll make you feel things, or maybe just a newfavorite comfort book, you’ll want to read Kinfolk.” ~ Netgalley reviewer