Lightwave: Jericho Colony Rescue: A Folding Space Series Prequel

by A.M. Scott

Growing up in mercenary company Phalanx Eagle, Ruhger has a set of skills most teens can only dream about. But when the leaders of his merc company go to the dark side, Ruhger and his friends must save the orphans of Jericho Mining Colony to save their parent’s reputations—and all their lives.  Since the usual procedures won’t work, Ruhger must use his cunning, marksmanship and piloting skills to lead his team on a daring mission to save the orphans. Cheat to win is his motto for this mission—this is not a test. Join Ruhger and his friends on their first solo mission through the spooky tunnels of Jericho Mining Colony. Will this rescue forge the future crew of Lightwave into an unbreakable team or shatter them completely? This short story was previously published in The Expanding Universe 5 .

33 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 7, 2020

About the author

After twenty years as a US Air Force space operations officer, AM now operates a laptop, trading in real satellites for fictional spaceships. She writes classic-style science fiction for today’s world, full of adventure, hope and heart.

AM’s writing cave is deep in the mountains of western Montana; check out Montana, The Amazing Sleeping Man, Zoe, their slightly crazy German Shepherd and Shepherd Book on Instagram. AM is also a volunteer leader with Team Rubicon Disaster Response.

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Reviews

[Alexander Branson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nice short that adds to the lore

A nice little short story that adds to the lore of the main series. I was so into it that when it ended I was left wanting more from this point in the timeline. What other struggles did the team face? Still, an enjoyable read and a must for fans of the Folding Space series.

[John Aberle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lightwave's First Good Deed

Having read this way out of order, I finally have the back story on Ruhger, Tyron, Grant, and Loren ( Loreli,) at Jericho.