First published 2003
Charles has cut all ties with his parents and escaped to the moon with his brothers. Now they face their hardest choice yet. Earth remains off limits to them. The distant colony world Outbeyond offers one path forward, but getting there won't be simple. Charles and HARLIE, an advanced artificial intelligence, have caught the attention of the Free Luna movement. Both have become valuable assets in ways that complicate their plans for freedom. When hijackers strike their transport ship, the situation turns dangerous. Worse, Charles begins to question HARLIE's real agenda. The AI unit may have motives that threaten everything the brothers hope to achieve. Their escape from Earth was just the beginning. Now they must navigate the treacherous politics of lunar independence while staying one step ahead of those who would use them. The brothers' quest for true freedom hangs in the balance.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, space-opera, thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Earth, Moon, Outbeyond
Period: Future
304 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Tor Books