Part of The League: Nemesis Rising, book 2
First published 2009
Syn survives on brutal streets in a universe ruled by assassins. Born from scandal that destroyed a dynasty, he learns to steal technology until he uncovers truth that threatens his life. He tries to eliminate the evidence but fails. Now he runs from those who want him dead. Syn transforms into a lethal assassin who destroys anyone who threatens him. Shahara Dagan tracks bounties across the galaxy better than anyone else. When Syn surfaces again, authorities assign her to capture him. She faces an impossible choice. Syn helped her family survive countless times. Bringing him in means betraying a friend. Protecting him means both their lives become forfeit. Shahara decides to hunt for the buried evidence that started everything. She hopes finding it will save them both. The hunters become targets as enemies close in from all sides.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Galaxy
Period: Future
540 pages · Mass Market Paperback · St. Martin's Press
Content warnings: violence