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)

Ellis! You’re a disgrace to the uniform, sharing the Guard’s secrets—” 


Ellis stiffened. “I know my career is probably over, so take the 


information or leave it. I tried to find the organization, but they’re ghosts! As 


far as I can tell, there is no organization doing the things that they’ve claimed 


“Then why did you keep feeding them information?” Kaen demanded. 


“Because the first information I sent was acted upon in a way I agreed 


with, as were the others. It wasn’t until this most recent incident that things 


“Deception always bites you in the ass,” Kaen grumbled. 


“Sir, you’re not listening. If this group isn’t actually part of the Elusian 


“I wish I knew. But I can say that they seem to want peace with the 


Mysarans, and that sounds good to me.” 


“Except that you swore your allegiance to the Taran Empire.” Kaen 


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