Darya Rising — Daniel A. Roberts

Liberated from a primitive world, Darya leaves a throne of luxury for a new life among the stars. Warned of the perils from her friend and trusted mentor, she tackles the dangers without hesitation. Using black market technology and Elizabeth's knowledge, the adventure begins with much needed combat training on an incredibly hostile planet. Between the League of Free Worlds and the Fabrini Hive Empire, life as an outlaw is far from being easy. In order to make a living among the stars, Darya's goal in gaining a starship and recruiting a competent crew, turns into a unique challenge among the various life forms from all over the galaxy. Since both major galactic governments have Darya and Elizabeth on a shoot-to-kill list, they need more than subterfuge and spy techniques to survive. New identities, new allies and a need for credits send them on a journey into Elizabeth's past crimes, collecting on old debts and favors alike. While the results are highly rewarding, the consequences for their successes are just as deadly!