Three complete stories from the Dryden universe starring Tian, Brent – and Puss
Three fast-paced, high-stakes space operas with romance woven through the action. Tian Axmar and Brent Walker are a team dedicated to stop an organization intent on starting an inter-species war.
About the book
Eye of the Mother
Imperial agent Tian Axmar teams up with down-on-his-luck freighter captain Brent Walker to investigate a string of gruesome murders threatening to ignite war between Humans and Yrmaks. As they dig deeper into alien culture and deadly secrets, loyalty and love collide—and the choices they make will change everything.
For the Greater Good
A devastated colony, a mysterious survivor, and a deadly conspiracy push Tian and Brent to their limits. Joined by Puss, a telepathic feline with extraordinary powers, they must expose the truth behind a plot to plunge the Empire into chaos—before it’s too late.
Retribution
Former Imperial Security chief Celia Whitley wants revenge, and she’ll burn whole worlds to get it. Following her trail of stolen weapons, Tian, Brent, and Puss race to prevent another interspecies war—only to discover Whitley’s final target strikes painfully close to home.
Over the three books, Brent and Tian’s relationship evolves as they work together – and learn more about each others’ past. And then there’s Puss the auralfang who is so much more than a cat. Even though you’ll recognize her as a cat. There’s action, adventure, and politics. Each story is stand-alone – but they mean so much more when you read one after the other.
Or buy from your choice of vendor
FAQ
Genre and details
- Space opera with science fiction romance elements
- Action, political tension
Is this the first book in the series
It is all 3 books in the Imperial Agent trilogy
Who are the Yrmaks
The Yrmaks are an alien species with its own culture and traditions. They tend to be warlike, fighting amongst themselves. They are often pirates and slavers. Read more here.
What is Puss
Puss is an alien feline species that superficially resembles a domestic cat. She is an auralfang, a rare species with some telepathic abilities
Is there romance?
There is in Eye of the Mother. In the next two books Tian and Brent are already a couple
Is there sex
Yes, but the scenes are non-specific and focused on emotion and character.
Is this hard science fiction
The science is realistic but the story focuses on character, action, and political tension. Readers who enjoy smart SF with heart tend to settle in quickly.
What themes does the book explore?
Prejudice, fear, and the cost of mistrust between species
Duty versus personal desire
Found partnership, two loners learning to rely on each other
Moral choices in a politically charged investigation
Cultural understanding, seeing an alien society from the inside
Violence as manipulation, how a hidden hand can push worlds toward war
What formats is it available in
Ebook and paperback. Audiobook status depends on future plans.
Tropes and elements
- The problems with being a cyborg
- Murder investigation with political stakes
- Conspiracy that uses violence to trigger a larger conflict
- High-risk fieldwork far from safety or backup
- Two characters learning to trust each other when trust is hard to give
- Race against time
- Enemies in the shadows manipulating both sides