Lewis Falco's life was stolen from him when Draconis, a space mining behemoth, forcibly conscripted him as a child. Years of rigorous training propelled him through the ranks of Draconis' vast military and security apparatus. After years in the Draconis Navy, a chance encounter with a childhood friend, now a fierce rebel against Draconis' oppressive grip, shattered Lewis’ loyalty. Betraying the only life he'd ever known, he defects to the Aquila Front, an insurgent movement seeking to dismantle Draconis' near ironclad control over the solar system.
Lewis' insider knowledge proves invaluable to the Aquila Front. He provides crucial intelligence, enabling them to strike at Draconis' vulnerabilities with unseen precision. As the rebellion gains momentum, Lewis finds himself increasingly drawn to the cause of freedom, his conscience awakening to the injustices he had long ignored while serving Draconis.
"Aquila Rising" is a thrilling space travel saga that explores themes of freedom, rebellion, and the human spirit. From pulse-pounding space battles and clandestine operations to heart-wrenching moral dilemmas, this hard science fiction novel delivers cosmic action and suspense. Lewis's journey of self-discovery amidst the chaos of interstellar war will leave readers exhilarated and yearning for a future where hope of a better destiny prevails.