Backblast — Lee McKeone

Conek Hayden had been ducking both planetary and space police for much of his life, smuggling, running, and dodging blaster bolts -- until he had enough to buy his good-guy license.

Now it's back to square one. The militaristic Amal have taken over the government, and once more Conek, his friends, and Cge, his devoted 'droid, find themselves on the wrong side of the law.

For Conek it's business as usual -- dodging the establishment and fighting for his life. Only this time, the odds against survival are a thousand to one -- with civilization itself at stake!