Love and loyalty collide in deep space.
The Demon’s Eye is a fast- paced, high-stakes, novella length space opera with romance woven through the action.
About the book
Krystina Merkos is reluctant to leave her home planet, but agrees it’s best that her father doesn’t have to worry about her safety while he fights to hold his government together. The journey on an Imperial warship becomes far more pleasant when she discovers that Ben Paulsen, an old flame from her school days, is a senior officer on board.
But it’s not all smooth sailing. The captain wants to seduce her, Ben’s keeping his distance, and pirates plan to sell her to the murderous sect waging war against her father.
When the frigate is attacked by a pirate fleet intent on capturing Krys, she faces an impossible choice. If she surrenders, she’ll die a painful death. If she doesn’t, everyone else will.
Unless she and Ben can find a way out—for them all.
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FAQ
Genre and details
- Space opera with science fiction romance elements
- Action, political tension, pirates
Is this the first book in the series
It is a stand-alone short story
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.
Is there romance?
Yes. Krystina and Ben know each from high school days and the events in the story bring them together
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?
Power. Autonomy. Courage. Piracy. Politics
What formats is it available in
Ebook and paperback within the collection Shorts. Audiobook status depends on future plans.
Tropes and elements
- High-stakes space conflict
- Devious politics
- Treachery
Reader praise
This short story is a space opera, full of action and adventure, with a romance thrown in.
“Fast paced space opera romance. While short, the world building is handled with a light but effective hand, introducing a world full of large scale conflict that mirrors some of our own current world conflict. The romance of two former classmates aboard an Imperial star ship brings together two admirable people in the midst of difficult times. So many of my personal favorite Space Opera Romance requirements were satisfied I have to give it a 5 star.”
“Only 51 pages, there is still a full story in The Demon’s Eye. It is complete with heroine, hero, romance, villain, aliens, space ships, intrigue and adventure. The Demon’s Eye is just the thing to read if you like Sci Fi Romance and are looking for a short story.”