"The Handler's Gambit"

Play the game. Murder the innocent. Don't let them see you sweat. In the wrong hands, trust becomes a weapon. Commander Boone wears a perfect mask inside a ruthless warlord’s fleet: model officer, elite strategist, reliable on any mission. But Boone isn’t loyal — he’s sabotaging the warlord from the inside, hiding a secret that can save thousands of lives… if it doesn’t get him executed first. His exit strategy hinges on the warlord’s most volatile asset: an assassin with elemental powers and an agenda of her own. She’s the key to his escape–and the biggest risk in his plan. As suspicion tightens and the warlord’s hunt closes in on an innocent rival, Boone has one move left: a gambit that sacrifices safety for freedom with a razor-thin chance at survival. The Handler’s Gambit is an award-winning, character-driven space opera packed with action, twists, and biological “magic.” 2024 The BookFest Award 2024 Outstanding Creators Award 2025 Independent Press Award What readers are saying "A gripping, dark sci-fi saga that masterfully blends action with deep emotional stakes." “I recommend this book to all sci-fi lovers, and then some. It was well delivered and a great read.” "Moon excels in creating a taut, suspenseful narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats." "A stellar start to a riveting sci-fi saga ... one of the best space opera stories I've read all year.” <Contains explicit violence, self-harm or suicide.>