Play the game. Murder the innocent. Don’t let them see you sweat. Commander Boone’s treacherous secret could save thousands of lives—if he could only escape from the murderous warlord who employs him. He wears his game face while following orders to destroy enemy fleets and handles a reckless assassin with elemental powers. Behind the scenes, he is undermining the warlord’s pursuit of an innocent rival. The duplicity and the horrors are taking their toll. Boone wants out. In a bold gambit, he crafts a plan to escape. But his superiors might be catching on, and the plan is not without its own horrors. With everything working against him, including the woman he thought was his salvation, he may not live long enough to execute it. BOOKFEST AWARD WINNER 2024. READERS’ FAVORITE 5-STAR x3. “One of the best space opera stories I’ve read all year.” — P. Deka, Reader’s Favorite “A fresh take on the classic themes of rebellion and redemption.” —Demetria H., Reader’s Favorite “Loved it! Perfect for fans of Ender's Game, Handler's Gambit contains intricate worldbuilding and gripping action scenes.” — Jodi F., Reedsy Discovery “A stellar piece of science fiction that left me utterly captivated.” — Dustin L., Amazon Space Battles | Biological “Magic” | Ground Assaults Reckless Assassins | Betrayal | Unlikely Allies The Handler's Gambit is a dark, character-driven thrill ride across the galaxy, where the sacrifices made for freedom clash with the indomitable human spirit.

The Age of Redemption is a small block of time within the long history of Eos. ". . . in darkness shalt thou conquer . . ." is the first novel in this series. The challenges, pain, victories, and rewards of this epic struggle begin here: The date is July 4th, 1347 of the Second Dawn. It has been almost three years since the assassination of King Rurik. The kingdom of Nordaka now exists in a state of disarray, ruled by a reckless and unworthy heir. Rurik's oldest surviving son, Aidan of Dredstoke, receives a cue from his Spirit Guide the time for action has come. The young knight must put himself at risk of falling victim to the royal purge that has reduced his family line to a thread, or refuse to honor the vow he made to his father as the good king lay dying. The sins of Aidan's many forebears now weigh heavily on his shoulders, as they have culminated in an ominous tempest that looms just ahead on the horizon. If Aidan ignores this coming chaos, or is cut down by the Reaper's scythe, he fates his people to a millennium of darkness. The task of making amends for his family's misdeeds is unwanted, unfair, and unending - but that task is his, and his alone.