A Dryden Collection

A Matter of Trust

Pursued by her father’s agents Princess Amira races across the galaxy in a desperate search for a safe haven. Amid simmering tensions at the edge of the Empire, she renews her acquaintance with Imperial Admiral Ul-Mellor. But what will he do when faced with a choice – Amira or his hard-won commission?

The Demon’s Eye

Escaping from a civil war, Krystina Merkos hitches a ride on an Imperial warship. But it’s not all plain sailing. The captain wants to seduce her, her old flame Ben is trying to keep his distance – and pirates want to sell her to the murderous sect waging war on her father. When pirates attack the frigate, Krys must make a difficult choice.

Eye of the Mother

Somebody’s murdering Yrmaks and Humans, and leaving a mysterious calling card. Somebody wants interspecies war. Imperial agent Tian Axmar hires tramp freighter captain Brent Walker and his ship to help her investigate, delving into Yrmak customs and beliefs to understand what’s going on. It’s an increasingly dangerous game, with more than just lives at stake. Before it’s over Brent and Tian will be faced with choices which will change both of them forever.

NOTE: These stories have been previously published individually