The Traitor Queen

“Taut suspense, strong characterization, and dark, rapid-fire humor are the highlights of this excellent SF adventure debut.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review).

Hail Bristol has made a name for herself as one of the most fearsome gunrunners in the galaxy. But she can't escape her past forever: twenty years ago, she was a runaway princess of the Indranan Empire. Now, her mother's people have finally come to bring her home. But when Hail is dragged back to Indrana to take her rightful place as the only remaining heir, she finds that trading her ship for a palace is her most dangerous move yet.

In a world where the only safe options are fight or flight, Hail must rule.

“This debut ranks among the best political SF novels in years, largely because of the indomitable, prickly Hail . . . fast-paced, twisty space opera.” —Library Journal (starred review)

“A darn good space adventure yarn. It takes the best of the smugglers' corner of the Star Wars universe and adds political intrigue and family drama.” —Tor.com

“Promising science-fiction series . . . for fans of stories with plenty of action and political maneuvering.” —Booklist

“Behind the Throne opens with a bang and maintains the momentum throughout the story.” —RT Book Reviews

“Rich world building, great characters, and an enthralling story make for a page turner.” —Pop Culture Beast