Sky Hunter - a Prequel: A Space Opera Adventure of Military Agents, Rebels and Corruption in a Fractured Galactic Empire

Chris Reher

Nov 2013 · Chris Reher

About this ebook

If the tether falls, it won’t just break—it will tear the planet apart. Air Command pilot Nova Whiteside is assigned to guard Skyranch Twelve, a massive orbital station anchored to the surface by a space elevator—humanity’s most ambitious engineering feat, and its most vulnerable target.

The rebels want it destroyed. The Union wants it protected at any cost.

Far from the order of Union air fields, the frontier garrison runs on fear and brutality, and Nova quickly finds herself at odds with a ruthless ground commander. When a violent uprising cuts her off behind enemy lines, her only ally is Djari—a civilian whose faith in the Union has been shattered.

But the real danger isn’t on the ground.

Aboard Skyranch Twelve, something is wrong. Cargo moves without record—and no one asks why. Protocols are ignored. And when Nova uncovers what’s really happening on the station, she realizes the rebellion may only be the beginning.

If the tether falls, it won’t be an accident.

"Storytelling at the edge, a small planet, military, dust, rebellion, star crossed lovers and betrayal all form an outstanding story. I couldn’t put this one down." (From over 1,900 Amazon reviews)

Science Fiction & Space Opera Series by Chris Reher: Space opera, first contact, alien invasion, galactic empire, military sci-fi, space travel, free first in series

Nova Whiteside - The Targon Tales

A character-driven space opera following an Air Command pilot navigating rebellion, politics, and shifting loyalties across the galactic empire.

0 - Sky Hunter - (a Prequel)

2 - The Catalyst - A First Contact Adventure

3 -Only Human - A Military Space Opera

4 - Rebel Alliances - An espionage Thriller

5 - Delphi Promised - A First Contact Thriller

Sethran Kada - The Targon Tales: Sethran

A government agent pretending to be a rebel — or a rebel pretending to be a government agent. Sometimes even he isn’t sure anymore

1 - Quantum Tangle - A First Contact Thriller

2 - Terminus Shift - A Galactic Espionage Thriller

3 - Entropy's End - An Alien Conspiracy Thriller

4 - Killian's Maze - A Deep Space Thriller

The Outbounder Chronicles

Explorers and prospectors push beyond the edge of human space, where habitable worlds are rare and every journey into the unknown carries risk.

- Metamorph

For series info, updates, and character gallery visit ChrisReher.com

Ratings and reviews

Couldn't get past the first incident. The use of sexual violence to drum up drama is just poor writing. There was plenty to work with from the start. This just felt like only thing author could think about was, male soldier bad. So of course they are going assault their fellow female soldiers. Sad since I would have liked to learn more about the world they made.

A relatable heroine in a classic space opera, with events challenging her own, as well as exploring opposing, points of view. Themes dealing with loyalty, duty, morality & trust, set amidst drug smuggling, rebellion & military politics, with villains found on both sides of the conflict. Nova is a young pilot who questions her own place in the giant military machine. In expansion of a technologically advanced galactic empire spanning multiple species & star systems, the themes are universal & familiar.

For anyone who enjoys Sci-fi! This is a well-written sci-fi novel. Nova Whiteside grew up on military bases and has set her sights on becoming a Hunter Class pilot. Although the rape scene was distressing it is also a military truth and and so was the aftermath. I thought the author handled it well. There are plots within plots, subterfuge and sky battles; a touch of romance, treachery and loyalty. I look forward to the next book in the series.

About the author

Chris Reher writes character-driven military science fiction and space opera featuring pilots, spies, rebels, and unclear loyalties. The Targon universe includes two interconnected series, navigating deep space, power, and complicated relationships across fragile interstellar alliances. Grab a book and hop aboard!

Living in Canada, it is inevitable that those who lack enthusiasm for snow-related activities tend to stay indoors for a good portion of the year. Thank goodness for computers. And sci-fi. And eBooks!

I've always loved fantasy worlds and writing about what might be possible, given a certain suspension of disbelief and a rude assault upon the laws of physics.

Since I've always suspected that there is far too much gravity on this planet, I tend to take my people to other worlds.

Please visit my web site at www.chrisreher.com for info about my books and some of the (non-fiction) science behind some of the concepts used in the stories.