The first thing Darius noticed upon stepping off the elevator onto the streets of Ward Seven was a dead rat. The first ones like it had...

Europa - 2351 The artificial lamps were starting to dim for night as Darius walked back outside the Ward Six precinct. There was a lot on...

Titan - 2336 Winston Carmichael’s eyes opened an hour before the alarm was supposed to go off. 0300. He grunted and pushed himself up off...

Darius threw his jacket and boots back on as he rushed out into the hallway of his apartment block. Miss Hanover, the sweet but...

Councilor Dahlgren broke the tension in the room. “Detective Maroney.” His gray eyes pierced Darius’ soul as he spoke. “Could you give us...

As the shuttle entered its final approach to the landing complex on the outskirts of Port Midas, Darius occupied his time by looking out...

Europa - 2351 The big ships always reminded Darius Maroney of the War. It was a mental shockwave of bad days which stretched into...

By Nick Oakes & Derwin Lester II Chapter 1 New Galle, Mars - November 2354 The night was cold and dark. Desert dust mingled with the air,...