Soldier of Fortune

A disgraced soldier. A fearless street thief. A tiny dragon with a very big attitude. On a dangerous world where tech is low, treason high, and corruption runs deep, justice may need a few outlaws.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. Soldier of Fortune is a steampunk science fantasy adventure with a disgraced soldier, a tiny dragon, and a fight against a deadly conspiracy.Perfect for fans of The Mandalorian, Firefly, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Jack Reacher—with a little more heart, a little more chaos, and one unforgettable draco. Soldier of Fortune is the first of the Fortune Chronicles — A science fantasy adventure series of airships, dracos, found families, and dangerous secrets.Recommended Reading Order:Soldier of FortuneFortune's FallenOutrageous FortuneChange of FortuneFortune's FoolReaders 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;