Catherine Asaro

"Selei City is the capital of the Imperialate and one of the most desired locales in all of the Skolian Empire. But its thin veneer of civilization is cracked when a series of brutal crimes implicates those in political power in a vast conspiracy. Three prominent scientists have lost their lives to a serial killer-- and notes at the scenes of the crimes lead to a connection to the Royalist political party. Major Bhaajan, former military officer turned...

The shipwrecked stranger washed up on the beach near Samantha's home turns out to be a half-human experiment by the notorious criminal Charon, a practitioner of illegal robotics with evil plans. Samantha and the man seek help from Sunrise Alley, an underground organization of AIs that have gone rogue.

The first book in the Skolian Empire saga by the Nebula Award—winning author. Soz Valdoria, a bioengineered fighter pilot-and first in line for the military command of her people-has found refuge with her squad on the sanctuary planet of Delos. It offers a respite from the war that rages between her Skolian people and their enemies, the Traders. Looking for rest and relaxation, they must still be on their guard for the Trader soldiers who also...

Kelric returns to Skolian space, only to find his worst nightmare realized. He is auctioned as a slave “provider” to the cruel Aristos, who subject slaves to torture and sex to provide their ultimate telepathic emotional drug.

Sauscony and Jaibriol, in exile on a deserted planet with their children, find that the fate of much of the known universe rests on the shoulders of their fragile young family. Interstellar war erupts, and Jaibriol is snatched away to the Highton Aristos.

After surviving political intrigue, military coups and murder attempts, the Eubian Empire and Skolian Imperialate leaders have finalized their peace treaty. But will the controversial treaty work?