Star Marque Rising by Shami Stovall (Paperback, 2019)

Name: Star Marque Rising by Shami Stovall (Paperback, 2019)
Brand: Capital Station Books

Capital Station Books

The future is governed through a genetic hierarchysuperhumans at the top, humans and defects at the bottom. Welcome to an allnew military science fiction novel from criticallyacclaimed author Shami Stovall. Clevon Demarco, a genetically modified human, has a cocksure attitude and the combat skills to back it up. With his unparalleled skills, he makes his living as a ruthless gunrunner on a shady space station near the edges of the quadrant. Stronger, faster, and wittier than most sad sacks, no one even comes close to Demarcos abilitiesuntil he crosses paths with the captain of the notorious Star Marque, Endellion Voight. Captain Voight arrests Demarco and offers him a choice go to a prison planet for his crimes, or join her starship, the Star Marque, working as mercenaries for the superhumans. But she didnt pick him at random. She has a plan to become a planet governor a title no human has held since the superhumans won the war. It doesnt matter the costassassinations, extortion, blackmailshes determined to claw her way to the top. All Captain Voight needs is Demarcos help to carry out her machinations, and shell give him everything hes ever wanted in return. A fastpaced space opera for those who enjoy Old Mans War by John Scalzi, Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds, or anything by Robert A. Heinlein. | Shami Stovall Star Marque Rising Paperback Book