Arch Allies: Space Smuggler Sci-Fi Action Adventure (Starhawke Rogue Book 1)

flair. I learned long ago not to argue when my characters get an idea in their heads, especially when they have a gleam in their eyes and they’re holding a brush dripping with red paint.

When it came to detailing the ship’s interior layout, Nat stepped up to the plate to guide the process. She had very specific ideas of how her ship looked, especially the compact bridge. Whenever I strayed off course, she’d hit me with a quip or comment that brought me back on track. Or she’d walk into the section of the ship in question and start

Pete is his perfect foil. While Marlin’s reality is rooted in fear, Pete has an unshakable core of strength that keeps him grounded. His character is loosely based on a friend of mine, who also share’s Pete’s heart of gold and deep sense of loyalty.

Marlin’s the type of guy who will look for a dark cloud on a sunny day.

I never set out to write this series. In fact, Natasha Orlov wasn’t even part of the original storyline in the Starhawke universe. Her character appeared during the writing of book three in the Starhawke Rising series, THE HONOR OF DECEIT. Initially, she was going to be a minor player, but by the time that story was completed, she’d proven to be so

“Yep. She was gettin’ downright excited last night, talkin’ about makin’ engine modifications to boost speed.” Nat grimaced. “I have trouble picturing her getting excited about anything.” Pete shrugged. “Some folks are wired different.”

She was finally at the helm of her ship. If this was a dream, she didn’t want to ever wake up.

There. She’d said it.

“We’ll get ‘er done.” “Good.” His can-do attitude lifted her spirits.