Soldier of Fortune

Gideon Quinn has a handful of starbucks, a draco named Elvis, and a target on his back.Colonel Gideon Quinn was once a hero of the Colonial Corps—until he was betrayed, branded a traitor, and condemned to die beneath the murderous suns of the Morton Barrens. Years later, an unexpected offer of freedom gives him the chance to clear his name.But Gideon isn't interested in redemption.With his sharp-clawed draco companion Elvis at his side, he takes 'ship to Nike City, where brutal crimes and political conspiracies collide. His mission is simple: find the man who destroyed his life and make him pay.Instead, he discovers a courageous young thief hunted by her own monster, a city poisoned by corruption, and a conspiracy that threatens the fragile peace of an entire world.Now Gideon must fight a secret war of assassins, spies, mercenaries, and shadowy forces determined to bury the truth. To survive, he'll have to trust the very people he never wanted to need. Welcome to The Fortune Chronicles, where tech is low, heroes unlikely, and the odds ridiculous.  Fortune Chronicles Recommended Reading Order:Soldier of Fortune - A Gideon Quinn MysteryFortune's Fallen - A Gideon Quinn PrequelOutrageous Fortune - An Errant Freight AdventureChange of Fortune - An Errant Freight AdventuireFortune's Fool - A Gideon Quinn MysteryReaders respond to Soldier of Fortune:"e;Explained this to a friend as "e;cozy but not cozy"e; and I stand by that."e;"e;The world-building is truly unique, blending steampunk and sci-fi elements."e;"e;It was fun and mildly ridiculous . . . Also, found family, love it."e;