The Falling Star by Scott J. Young

When you’re out in the black wilds of space you might encounter warring pirate factions, rogue planets, or end up on the wrong side of the Royal Union, the rulers of Triumph.  Unfortunately for Halstaan Cross, it’s all three.

Halstaan is the chief engineer of a long-range rescue/salvage ship that patrols the dangerous frontier.  He is relied upon to keep the ship running and the crew counts on him with their lives and their livelihood. But he is also hiding a dark secret that may threaten the whole crew.

Ro Javlin is a young man from a remote planet setting off into the universe for the first time. Bound by duty and pressured by his community, he reluctantly agrees to attend the Royal Military Academy.

When Ro’s path unexpectedly intersects with Halstaan, the two are thrust into the midst of a discovery that will affect the entire galaxy and change the course of their lives forever.

Category: Science Fiction – Space Opera