"The Handler's Gambit"

Play the game. Murder the innocent. Don't let them see you sweat. Commander Boone's treacherous secret could save thousands of lives—if he could only escape from the murderous warlord who employs him. He wears his game face while following orders to destroy enemy fleets and handles a reckless assassin with elemental powers. Behind the scenes, he is undermining the warlord's pursuit of an innocent rival. The duplicity and the horrors are taking their toll. Boone wants out. In a bold gambit, he crafts a plan to escape. But his superiors might be catching on, and the plan is not without its own horrors. With everything working against him, including the woman he thought was his salvation, he may not live long enough to execute it. "Absolutely epic action with a tug at the heartstrings.” — ARC reader Space Battles | Biological “Magic” | Ground Assaults | Betrayal | Unlikely Allies The Handler's Gambit is a dark, character-driven thrill ride across the galaxy, where the sacrifices made for freedom clash with the indomitable human spirit. Loved it! "Perfect for fans of Ender's Game, Handler's Gambit contains intricate worldbuilding and gripping action scenes." — Reedsy Discovery "Moon's worldbuilding is also top-notch and detailed, and the space battles are tense with high-stakes. I can't wait to read more!" — Liz Sauco, Author "Brilliant! There's such a good mix of emotions here that are expertly understated but deeply felt ... all against a backdrop of thrillingly accurate science and space." — Dax Murray, Author <Contains explicit violence, self-harm or suicide.>