--- product_id: 188502410 title: "Dark Run: Keiko, Book 1" brand: "mike brooksdamian lynchaudible studios" price: "369 kr" currency: DKK in_stock: false reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.dk/products/188502410-dark-run-keiko-book-1 store_origin: DK region: Denmark --- # Dark Run: Keiko, Book 1 **Brand:** mike brooksdamian lynchaudible studios **Price:** 369 kr **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dark Run: Keiko, Book 1 by mike brooksdamian lynchaudible studios - **How much does it cost?** 369 kr with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.dk](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/188502410-dark-run-keiko-book-1) ## Best For - mike brooksdamian lynchaudible studios enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mike brooksdamian lynchaudible studios brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Dark Run: Keiko, Book 1 ## Images ![Dark Run: Keiko, Book 1 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/910hw7IV2yL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars Should please fans of Firefly and Cowboy Bebop! *by S***E on Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2017* This book was a pleasant surprise. I discovered it while browsing the Amazon digital bookstore on my Fire. I was looking for a sci-fi book less about galactic politics and more about the small fish who have to live in such an expansive future. Unfortunately, I have found such low-level, character-driven sci-fi novels to be as rare in literature as they are on television or in the movies. Maybe that is why TV series like Firefly and Cowboy Bebop are so beloved?Speaking of Firefly, this is a book that will please anyone enamored with that show. As with Firefly, "Dark Run" is about a ship, Keiko, that is crewed by a motley mix of shady characters, in this case two bottom-feeding smugglers/bounty hunters, a mercenary, a teen hacker, a bad tempered brother and sister duo who serve as engineer and pilot respectively, and a Maori brawler. This team earns a living doing jobs no one else wants to do, especially smuggling runs (aka, "dark runs"). As you might expect, when you work in the shadows, it is only a matter of time until you get offered that job you can't refuse....or else. That is what happens here when the captain of this motley crew, Ichabod Drift, a desperado-like character right out of a Western, is blackmailed into taking a job from a former employer or face having his past as a notorious pirate be exposed.From the opening pages, "Dark Run" is a brisk read filled with fun action sequences and a few twists that keep the book a real page-turner. Author Mike Brooks setting is also an interesting one. I like "working man" futuristic visions - i.e., less about chrome-covered futures and more about dark and dirty dystopian settings - and while "Dark Run" isn't quite as shadowy as I would have liked, Brooks paints a believable future that runs the gamut from the comfortable wealthy to the working-class dingy. If I have one complaint about "Dark Run," it is that I wish he spent more time developing this interesting setting. It is a shame that we only get the briefest summations of the galactic colonial powers and their politics, as well the the growing transhuman cult that sees people replacing entire body parts with cyberware for fun, work, and religious belief.Overall, "Dark Run" was a fun read. I am happy to see that two more books are planned (of course - a trilogy is demanded from every publisher these days just because) because Brooks laid a good if a bit too thin foundation with this one. Hopefully, subsequent books will fill in those few gaps in the narrative. If you like shows like Firefly, Cowboy Bebop or books like The Expanse, "Dark Run" should prove an entertaining experience for you. Recommended. My precise score is 3.5. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Tremendous Fun! *by C***L on Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2017* I thoroughly enjoyed this book. A fast-paced adventure/heist with witty dialogue and well-drawn, larger-than-life characters. I found every member of the crew interesting and would follow a story about any of them. Several people have compared this to Firefly, and I think browncoats will definitely appreciate this book. However, there were appreciable differences. The world-building is rich, and the universe is unique. The characters are NOT direct analogs of the Firefly crew. The tone, however, is very similar, so if you enjoyed Firefly, you should give it a read! ### ⭐⭐⭐ 3.0 out of 5 stars Great Hook, Not So Great a Story *by A***L on Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2017* It is a well written book that does not surprise. I thought the characters were very interesting, but the plot just fell flat. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.dk/products/188502410-dark-run-keiko-book-1](https://www.desertcart.dk/products/188502410-dark-run-keiko-book-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart Denmark* *Store origin: DK* *Last updated: 2026-04-26*