Part of Tales of the Terran Republic, book 4
First published 2017
Caine Riordan returns from his diplomatic assignment with the alien Slaasriithi to face a new challenge. His superiors order him to track down raiders who have been attacking settlements on a remote planet. The mission seems straightforward until complications pile up and Caine realizes the operation he was briefed on differs from what his commanders actually expect him to accomplish. He finds himself caught between keeping his word to allies and following military orders. The choice he makes could land him before a court martial or worse. As Caine navigates this moral minefield, he must decide whether loyalty to friends outweighs duty to command structure in a decision that threatens his career and possibly his life.
Genres: science-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, moral-choice
Setting: Remote Planet
756 pages · Paperback · Baen