The Intruder Mandate: The Farthest Star from Home: a military sci-fi suspense novel

by William Cray

  Maya Kulopov recovered first. She snapped her fingers and Ambrose’s staff came to attention. “Get the Consentors formal dining suit out and check that it is ready. Also prepare...”

  Ambrose stared at her through a cloud of confusion. Maya barked out instructions, getting his staff in order, but Ambrose couldn’t move. He wasn’t sure if he was even breathing.

  If I am not being retired…then why am I here?