Carnival: Firefly [Paperback]

A heist by the Serenity crew goes badly wrong in this captivating sixth original Firefly novel tie-in.

Book 6 of this thrilling novelization series of the critically acclaimed and much-missed space Western franchise from creator Joss Whedon.

City of sin
Neapolis: a desert city on planet Bethel where all manner of entertainment can be found: high-stakes gambling, luxurious hotels, exclusive clubs and any form of diversion imaginable may be had for a price. It’s the eve of the annual carnival: three days of decadent revelry, and Serenity arrives to take a security job, guarding a costly shipment.

An unattainable ransom
Tragedy strikes: the shipment is stolen, and the wealthy owner kidnaps Zoë and Book, holding them to ransom for the lost shipment’s value. If Mal can’t find the enormous sum of five hundred platinum by the next evening, both of them will be killed.

A race against time
As the carnival begins the crew must attempt the impossible, calling on contacts, calling in favors, and revealing hidden talents to save their crewmates’ lives. Meanwhile, the hostages have their own plans…PRAISE FOR THE SERIES

The entire novel feels like it could be a lost episode from the show. – The Verge

[Big Damn Hero is] Season Two. Episode One. - Birth.Movies.Death

Illuminates not only a huge chunk of Mal's past but also showcases a perfectly plausible chapter in the adventures of the Serenity's crew. - The Frumious Consortium

Fans who know the 'verse well...will feel right at home in this story that spans the era before the series, with call3¤