Only Kira can prevent a stellar civil war.
When Captain Kira Elsar comes face-to-face with a military assault mech inside a civilian research lab, it’s abundantly clear that MTech is up to no good.
Illegal alien nanotech experimentation. Clandestine political dealings. Disappearances. Connections all trace back to MTech’s newest research lab on Kira’s homeworld.
As the Tararian Guard’s sole telepath, Kira goes undercover to get to the bottom of the mystery. Hints point to a brewing stellar civil war, but she needs to gather proof. Except, the mysterious forces behind the conflict already have their own plans for Kira that will change her life forever.

The FALLEN HEROES (THE MASTER)

She peeked inside the cottage. The compact living room contained a 


couch, entertainment center, and a kitchenette. Doors adjacent to the 


kitchenette led to a bathroom and a bedroom. “This looks good, thanks. I 


“Why do I have a sneaking suspicion that when you’re done with this 


investigation, I’m going to be out of a job?” 


Kira leaned against the doorframe. “I hope that’s not the case, but I’ll do 


anything I can to help you find another position if it comes to that.” 


“I’m not worried about finding other employment. I’d just hate to think 


that I was a part of something that was in some way dangerous or harmful.” 


“In my time in the Guard, I’ve learned corruption has many layers. Even 


if one MTech lab is up to no good, that doesn’t mean the organization as a 


whole is bad, or that people who work for them are enemies. A small handful 


of people can set the tone for much larger issues.” 


Chapter 15