A mind-reader and a mind-controller. A fake bond that could save them—or destroy them both.
Tennalhin Halkana is a flirt, a disaster, and a security risk. As a reader, he can read minds and navigate chaotic space, making him both valuable and dangerous. Drafted into the military against his will, he’s ordered to sync with Lieutenant Surit Yeni, a principled soldier and an architect—someone who can control minds. But Surit refuses to force the bond. Instead, they fake it.
Their deception is pushed to the brink when a mission unearths a terrifying power that could change the balance of the galaxy. Now, their fake sync may be the only way to survive.
A thrilling standalone sci-fi adventure set in the world of Winter’s Orbit, Ocean’s Echo delivers intrigue, romance, and high-stakes action.