Kidnap — Sally Ann Melia

I don't want to go! Do I have to go?Prince Teodor of Freyne  knows his duty to the memory of his father and his kingdom, he must help those less fortunate than himself. He must also impress his uncle the Emperor if he is ever to become the Son of Empire. A frightening nightmare fills him with foreboding, but still he must go - into the Dome.
 
Guy Erma lives in the shadow of the Dome, he has no father and no mother and his future is uncertain, he must start earning a living soon. He knows not where he will live or even how he will eat, and his only dream is to be accepted in the military academy - at the heart of the Dome.
 
Two boys as different as any two boys might be. One act of cruelty will throw their lives together, but who dare they trust?The Empire of Freyne is a newcomer to the United Races. As a developing race, the thirteen-planet empire is of interest to other galactic races, not all of this interest is friendly.The Dome Elite is a force of space marines whose defensive actions and adventures defend Freyne and its neighbours from hostile alien pirates and acquisitive space brigands, so allowing the inhabitants to sleep soundly at night. 
 
For the young men and women of Domeside, to be a part of the Dome Elite, you need to master the maths and technology associated with space warfare and also to be fierce fighter who can fight in confined spaces with short sharp blades. When you are in Dome Elite, you are the best! 
 
Meanwhile politicians and imperial rulers know that whosoever controls the Dome Elite, who decides their mandate and mission also controls the galactic empire. You have to inspire and lead the men, to have and hold the right alien alliances and legal treaties. When you own the Dome Elite. you are in power!

A twist on the traditional Prince and Puper tale, this is a good old-fashioned space opera and political thriller - 

 
This book includes 4 full colour illustrations when read on a colour kindle or eBook reader. These images are displayed in black and white in the paperback and some older kindle viewers. 
 
Images can also be view on the author website  sallyannmelia.com, where you can also explore the Galactic Empire of Guy Erma and sign up for free giveaways, competitions and news of new books.
 
Important: Series information
Main Edition: 

Guy Erma and the Son of Empire, hardback, paperback and e-book 465pp

YA Editions: 

Part 1.Kidnap, paperback and e-book, 186pp 

Part 2. Hunter, paperback and e-book, 155pp 

Part 3. Exile, paperback and e-book, 164pp

Expanded Universe: Aliens in Paris, novella, 52 pp