Tristan Smith and The Pirates Below — John Walker

Follow along on Tristan's turbulent second tour of duty, as he struggles to stay alive in a gripping, suspense-filled adventure about the Alliance's expansion into the resource-rich Asteroid Belt. This fast-paced story, filled with revolutionary technology and extraordinary battle scenes makes for a pulsating read. Watch as Tristan manages to cheat death in several emotionally charged moments that are sure to engage, surprise, and entertain. Try to keep your composure as his companion asserts her desire for his affection while they are stranded on a liferaft shuttle. A genuinely flawed character, Tristan is blessed with a rare sense of adventure and intelligence which he uses cunningly to guide him through the many red herrings and cliffhangers in this all too believable story.