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)

KIRA TIGHTENED HER telepathic hold on Jared as he struggled in the seat across 


“Wha…” Jared’s words faded to a faint rasp. “What are you doing to 


“Just controlling you the way I have no doubt you’ve been controlling 


your ‘subjects’ for stars know how long. And you’re going to help me get 


everything I need to bring you down.” 


Hatred filled his eyes, accompanied by fear and worry. No, it was 


disappointment. This was a man who firmly believed in his work, however 


misguided it may have been. Kira could appreciate his dedication—she felt 


the same way about her own missions—but that didn’t give him a pass. No 


one would get away with perverse experimentation on her watch. 


“You’re going to do everything I tell you,” Kira told him. “If you try to 


tell someone anything is wrong, I’ll compel you to gouge out your eyes and 


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