Outcast

by Peter Johnstone, Cathy Helms (Illustrator)

Before the war, York had identified with the Sleeper Empire, the Imperial Navy, House York and the citizens on Asimov, in that order. Since assasinating the Emperor and seeing the power plays of the Judges, hidden behind the throne, his universe had steadily shrunk. He still wore the Iron ring, but it meant nothing. Now he cared about his ship, his crew and, in particular, his lover.

Echo had burned her bridges when she disobeyed orders and refused to kill York. The Imperial Commission had created and used her for its own purpose, without a thought for her as an individual. She felt no ties or obligation and had decided that her destiny lay with York and his crew.

Now York is risking the lives of Echo and his crew in a search for a ship that was lost five thousand years ago. A ship that may hold the secrets to the origins of humanity.

357 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 5, 2013