Steve Maxwell dreams of escaping Earth’s corruption for a fresh start among the stars. When he earns a spot as a spacer apprentice, it seems like his shot at freedom has finally arrived.
But space isn’t the safe haven he imagined. Between dangerous trade routes, ruthless pirates, and hostile planets, Steve quickly realizes he’s in over his head—and the jade hidden in his luggage could make things a lot worse.
As tensions rise aboard the ship, Steve must prove himself to a crew that doesn’t trust him, all while navigating a galaxy teeming with threats. One wrong move could cost him everything.
Can Steve survive the dangers of space and outrun the trouble that’s hunting him, or will his new life collapse before it begins?
