Jace Hughes is a Renegade. That means taking jobs and not asking questions, whether that involves smuggling, transporting runaways, or performing other, far less wholesome work. Whatever the situation, Jace is willing to do what it takes to achieve his dream and live the life he’s always wanted. That is, until he comes face to face with an item of unprecedented value—something that could give him everything he needs to pay off his debt and be free. The only problem is that selling it would also shift the balance of power between the two largest empires in the galaxy.And spark another intergalactic war. Unfortunately for Jace, he won’t have long to decide. Renegades, assassins, and government cronies are after the item, too, and unlike Jace, they won’t hesitate to kill.

Mark Allen thought he'd seen the worst the Ascendancy had to offer. He was wrong. A routine mission turns into a nightmare when Rylos Squadron discovers an abandoned facility deep within Ascendancy space—one that should not exist. Inside, rows of bodies float in vats, the remnants of a long forgotten experiment. But the dead don't stay buried in this war. On Rylos Station, Mark also fights to prove that Rocky, a former Ascendancy drone, deserves his freedom. But the Council of Three asks a question that may have no can you truly trust someone who was once controlled by the enemy? Mark and his squadron must travel the stars to uncover the enemy's secrets, but time is running out. Another enemy moves in the dark, quietly plotting to change the balance of this war. A third force that aims to conquer them all. Join Mark and his team in this third explosive installment of the 1-800-STARSHIP series from USA Today Bestselling Author J.N. Chaney. The war is heating up, and the Nova Slingers need you.