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)

Nox’s presence filled Kaen’s mind. “You must guide Kira in her new 


Major Lucas Sandren had lost good soldiers over the years, but having 


one transformed into a new type of being was a novel experience. He 


scowled as Colonel Kaen relayed the news about Kira’s uncertain condition 


The colonel was surprisingly calm about the whole thing, so maybe it 


wasn’t as big of a deal as it sounded. But Sandren knew Kira, and he was 


certain that no matter how calm she might appear on the outside, she’d be 


filled with uncertainty and concern over what this change meant for her. 


“I’d like to talk with Kira,” Sandren requested when Kaen finished his 


“She already asked to speak with you,” Kaen assented. “I think she 


“Oh, right. Not looking forward to that conversation.” 


“She’s alive and doesn’t appear to be in any immediate danger. I look at 


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