The Rising Storm

A stronger ship. A watched captain. A storm gathering in the dark.Weeks after their escape, the Adventurer is no longer running. With new crew aboard and crystal-powered upgrades pushing her far beyond Alliance standards, the sentient ship is evolving into something extraordinary; and impossible to ignore.Fin never wanted influence. But quiet deals and careful growth have drawn attention. The Alliance is asking questions. Oversight is tightening. And beyond mapped space, sensor shadows hint that the Skaar are moving with new purpose.Power once meant survival. Now it invites scrutiny.As unseen forces test the edges of known space, Fin must decide how long he can remain independent; and what he is willing to reveal when the rising storm finally breaks.Book Two of the Adventurer Trilogy