Just started listening to
Trade Secret, written by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller and read by Kevin T. Collins. This is the sequel to
Balance of Trade, the third in the "Books of Before" in the Liaden Universe.
Balance of Trade makes a good entry point into the Liaden Universe, and
Trade Secret is a worthy sequel. My only complaint is that it will be a long time until we hear any more from Jethri Gobelyn, since any further adventures for him will need to wait until the authors complete a current round of 5 books already under contract that are timed later in the Liaden Universe.
Trade Secret tells the ongoing story of Jethri Gobelyn, now adopted of Clan Ixen and associate trader on Ixen's trade ship Elthoria. This is a worthy successor to
Balance of Trade, and highly recommended. My only caveat is that I'm finding the reading of Kevin T. Collins less satisfying this time around. The pace feels just a trifle rushed, with the need for a bit more emphasis of the spacing in the story. But still well worth the listen.