Shadow of the Scorpion

"Shadow of the Scorpion" is a standalone prequel to Neal Asher’s Agent Cormac series, set in a universe recovering from an alien war. It follows Ian Cormac as he joins Earth Central Security, confronting the dangers and moral complexities of a post-war world. Haunted by past traumas and driven by hard truths, Cormac faces a brutal path that tests his resolve and survival skills.