Bounty Backbeat

When the Star Corps suddenly needs someone untraceable, John MacAlister gets the call.

The job: bring in a decorated colonel who’s gone rogue, vanishing into the stronghold of Helion Deepcore—a ruthless syndicate with galactic ambitions. Addicted to glowtabs and on the edge of collapse, the colonel’s fate is uncertain. But his disappearance is only the beginning.

When John and Alvis finally track him down, the colonel reveals a truth more dangerous than desertion: the glowtab trade hides a secret that could tip the balance of power across the galaxy. Now hunted by Helion’s merciless crime boss, John must deliver proof so the Star Corps can intervene.

To finish the job, he’ll have to rely on a strung-out colonel, a criminal hacker, and Alvis—who’s facing a crisis of his own at the worst possible time. If they fail, Helion’s grip will tighten, and the galaxy will pay the price.