Description
Red Star Hustle
Aran, a happy-go-lucky high-class escort, is on the run after he’s framed for the assassination of his famous filmmaker client. The last thing he needs is to fall for the studly and noble clone of a murderous puppet monarch while he’s trying to stay one step ahead of an ace bounty hunter, who is keeping a fatal secret from her toxic boss/mom and therefore can’t stop to worry about whether her target might actually be innocent. Set within a universe of epic mech battles and billions of human-made wormholes that make traveling to a distant star as easy as walking through a door or scheduling car service, this science fiction thriller is a crisscross of heartbreak, addiction struggles, queer messiness, and resisting evil empires, coming together in a space-hopping fight with the whole damn galaxy.
Apprehension
A family vacation arranged by Bonnyjean, a grieving mother, her son-in-law Jax, and her six-year-old grandson Tristan quickly becomes disastrous when Tristan is kidnapped by a terrorist operation hoping to influence the planet’s upcoming elections between rival parties. The kidnappers believe Bonnyjean was given a secret by the double agent who died in her arms. Not only is this a deadly misunderstanding, but it’s also dangerous, as Bonnyjean was last on Nahatanau when she served as a special forces operative. That was over thirty years ago, but she won’t let the years nor her bad hip get in the way of rescuing her grandson. Mary Robinette Kowal has crafted an intricate mystery of mistaken identity on an alien planet.
Two expertly crafted crime stories set in a far-future science fiction universe, from two award-winning authors known for their gripping plots and unforgettable characters—a short novel and a long novella that will thrill fans of space adventures, mystery, and intergalactic intrigue in this Saga Double.
Endorsements
Nebula Award–winning author Sam J. Miller
Hugo Award–winning author Mary Robinette Kowal