Defender of the Flame

Starship pilot Terry Radnor is chosen to help defend a secret colony and becomes deeply committed to its safety, only to be torn away from his life and exiled when he uncovers dangerous secrets. Forced into a perilous new existence, he faces extraordinary challenges that threaten everything he once knew. A mysterious destiny awaits Terry, placing him at the heart of the colony’s greatest peril. This first installment in the Captain of Estel trilogy offers a standalone story set centuries after previous duologies, blending science fiction and adventure for adult and older teen readers.