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Consulate #2
Pitfall
A deadly enemy. A hidden weapon. The fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
Five years after the explosive events of Traitor, Ensign Auden Hoyt serves aboard the CSS Pitfall, a Consulate Navy vessel sworn to protect peace across the stars. When a distress beacon from the Solar System draws the crew into deep space, they find more than just a freighter under siege—they uncover a threat that could change the course of the war.
A powerful Heshian warship is bearing down, and the Pitfall is outgunned and outmatched. But the Heshians aren’t just here to destroy—they’ve brought a weapon that could tip the balance against the Consulate for good.
As Auden and her squadron take to the stars, she’ll face a battle that tests her courage, her loyalty, and the very mission she’s sworn to uphold. Survival isn’t guaranteed. Failure isn’t an option.
Pitfall is a pulse-pounding space opera thriller perfect for fans of Star Trek, The Expanse, and Star Wars. If you love tactical space battles, interstellar intrigue, and bold heroes fighting for humanity’s future, grab Pitfall today.
Five years after the explosive events of Traitor, Ensign Auden Hoyt serves aboard the CSS Pitfall, a Consulate Navy vessel sworn to protect peace across the stars. When a distress beacon from the Solar System draws the crew into deep space, they find more than just a freighter under siege—they uncover a threat that could change the course of the war.
A powerful Heshian warship is bearing down, and the Pitfall is outgunned and outmatched. But the Heshians aren’t just here to destroy—they’ve brought a weapon that could tip the balance against the Consulate for good.
As Auden and her squadron take to the stars, she’ll face a battle that tests her courage, her loyalty, and the very mission she’s sworn to uphold. Survival isn’t guaranteed. Failure isn’t an option.
Pitfall is a pulse-pounding space opera thriller perfect for fans of Star Trek, The Expanse, and Star Wars. If you love tactical space battles, interstellar intrigue, and bold heroes fighting for humanity’s future, grab Pitfall today.
164 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 19, 2025
About the author
Drew Avera
101 books169 followersDrew Avera is a Navy veteran, musician, and the bestselling author of the Dead Planet series and the Alorian Wars.
He was born and raised in rural Mississippi and grew up with a deep affection for comic books and science fiction movies and television shows. At one point he boasted a comic book collection with more than 1,000 issues. His love for comics inspired him to pursue a career as a comic book artist, but an injury to his hand ended that dream permanently.
Still, he was inspired to create in one medium or the other. He picked up a guitar at fifteen years old and began writing songs almost immediately. That “obsession” as his parents called it put him on the path to rock stardom…in his bedroom.
It was when he turned sixteen and bought the novel “What Savage Beast” by Peter David (The Incredible Hulk) that he caught the bug to be a writer. Unfortunately, it would not come to fruition until fourteen years later.
Drew enlisted in the US Navy as an Aviation Electricians Mate at seventeen years old. He served twenty years and deployed on four combat deployments to the Persian Gulf. During those deployments he would spend his free time reading books. He loved reading books in a series and that inspired his journey to becoming a fiction author.
In November 2012, at the age of thirty, Drew began his journey as an author by participating in national Novel Writing Month (NANoWriMo). He published his first book in March of 2013 and the rest, as they say, is history. With more than twenty books published in the space opera, military science fiction, cyberpunk, and dystopian genres, he has built a backlog with something for everyone who enjoys science fiction adventures.
After retiring from the Navy, he began an exciting new career in the simulation field. Drew is now focusing his efforts on building upon what he learned in his first eight years of publishing. He has plans for an all-new space opera and military science fiction series as well as new collaborations with other writers.
The best is yet to come!
To learn more about Drew and his books, visit www.drewavera.com.
Subscribe to Drew’s newsletter for updates on new releases, or follow his Amazon Author Page to receive updates directly from Amazon.
The Alorian Wars (Space Opera/Military Science Fiction Series)
Broken Worlds
Deadly Refuge
Mutiny Rising
Shadow Empire
Regime Change
The Dead Planet Series (Cyberpunk/Dystopian)
Exodus
Verity
Endgame
The Syndicate Series (Cyberpunk)
Rise of the Syndicate
Eye of the Syndicate
Other books
Traitor
Skye Byrn
He was born and raised in rural Mississippi and grew up with a deep affection for comic books and science fiction movies and television shows. At one point he boasted a comic book collection with more than 1,000 issues. His love for comics inspired him to pursue a career as a comic book artist, but an injury to his hand ended that dream permanently.
Still, he was inspired to create in one medium or the other. He picked up a guitar at fifteen years old and began writing songs almost immediately. That “obsession” as his parents called it put him on the path to rock stardom…in his bedroom.
It was when he turned sixteen and bought the novel “What Savage Beast” by Peter David (The Incredible Hulk) that he caught the bug to be a writer. Unfortunately, it would not come to fruition until fourteen years later.
Drew enlisted in the US Navy as an Aviation Electricians Mate at seventeen years old. He served twenty years and deployed on four combat deployments to the Persian Gulf. During those deployments he would spend his free time reading books. He loved reading books in a series and that inspired his journey to becoming a fiction author.
In November 2012, at the age of thirty, Drew began his journey as an author by participating in national Novel Writing Month (NANoWriMo). He published his first book in March of 2013 and the rest, as they say, is history. With more than twenty books published in the space opera, military science fiction, cyberpunk, and dystopian genres, he has built a backlog with something for everyone who enjoys science fiction adventures.
After retiring from the Navy, he began an exciting new career in the simulation field. Drew is now focusing his efforts on building upon what he learned in his first eight years of publishing. He has plans for an all-new space opera and military science fiction series as well as new collaborations with other writers.
The best is yet to come!
To learn more about Drew and his books, visit www.drewavera.com.
Subscribe to Drew’s newsletter for updates on new releases, or follow his Amazon Author Page to receive updates directly from Amazon.
The Alorian Wars (Space Opera/Military Science Fiction Series)
Broken Worlds
Deadly Refuge
Mutiny Rising
Shadow Empire
Regime Change
The Dead Planet Series (Cyberpunk/Dystopian)
Exodus
Verity
Endgame
The Syndicate Series (Cyberpunk)
Rise of the Syndicate
Eye of the Syndicate
Other books
Traitor
Skye Byrn
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Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews
October 20, 2026
I liked the time jump and following a different character from the first book in the series. The author continued with world building effectively. The universe feels bigger and with more history. I'm a sucker for a good military story, especially with fighter pilots. Call me a Top Gun fan or whatever. The MC is competent (dare I say almost too brilliant) but also managing insecurity from being fresh out of training. The culture of her ship is struggling, which makes sense given the political background occurring. Narration was solid. I'm eager to start the next book.
I received a free copy of the audiobook and am leaving an honest review.
I received a free copy of the audiobook and am leaving an honest review.
January 22, 2026
Audiobook: I enjoyed this book a lot. I was entertained by the life aboard a spaceship, the camaraderie between the crew, and the moments of humor. I liked Ensign Auden Hoyt whose nerves, intelligence, and bravery were tested by the events which occurred. I'm already looking forward to the next book in the series. I enjoyed James Blackmore's narration as his performance added to the story's entertainment. I was given a copy of the audiobook. I volunteered, without financial gain, to post this review which reflected my honest opinions regarding this audiobook.
June 30, 2025
I’m a sucker for space combat, and this book delivers it in spades. But what really hooked me was the emotional depth Auden’s loyalty, fear, and drive feel real. The Pitfall crew is one you’ll care about, and the enemy is truly formidable.
March 24, 2026
Good read.
This book had a few surprises in it and nobody new what was going on when one of them happened. The aliens came up with a mind control ray that is kind of working as they thought it would but not all the time on everyone .
This book had a few surprises in it and nobody new what was going on when one of them happened. The aliens came up with a mind control ray that is kind of working as they thought it would but not all the time on everyone .
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