QUANTUM MORTIS: A Mind Programmed

In the far reaches of the Terran Ascendancy, the delicate balance of galactic peace rests on a terrible secret: House Malhedron's monopoly on its sunbuster technology—a terrible weapon capable of destroying a star. When the Shiva-class cruiser Rigel vanishes in deep space carrying one of these doomsday devices, the very foundations of humanity's interstellar empire begin to crack.

Ascendancy Intelligence operative Daniela York finds herself in a deadly race against time aboard the destroyer Draco, commanded by the capable but skeptical Captain Corden Hull. York is convinced that Prince Li-Hu of House Dai Zhan has orchestrated an audacious plan to steal the technology that has kept the galaxy stable for centuries. But proving sabotage aboard a missing cruiser is one thing—stopping the conspiracy before it triggers an intergalactic war is another. With enemy agents likely embedded in the Draco's own crew and the mysterious Integration operatives manipulating events from the shadows, York must navigate a labyrinth of espionage, political intrigue, and deadly violence while the fate of billions hangs in the balance.

Set in a richly detailed future where machine intelligence, political machinations, and military power collide, A Mind Programmed delivers taut space opera thriller action combined with the intricate plotting of classic espionage fiction. Perfect for fans of hard science fiction who appreciate complex characters, high stakes, and stories where a single misstep could mean the annihilation of entire worlds.