by Kevin Boyle
First published 2025
The veterans wanted nothing more than cold beer and quiet evenings. These ex-Confederation Special Forces had found their refuge on a planet far from the wars that scarred them. They had earned their retirement. But the galaxy has other plans. Political machinations reach across star systems to drag them back into conflict. Mysterious powers stir in their quadrant, forces that defy easy explanation. The old soldiers discover that distance means nothing when conspiracy spans worlds. Their military training kicks in despite their desire for civilian life. They must choose between the peace they craved and the duty that defined them. The stakes grow beyond personal comfort as they uncover threats that could reshape their corner of space.
Genres: science-fiction, military-fiction, adventure, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: duty-vs-peace, found-family
165 pages · Kindle Edition · Kevin Boyle