Novice Trader

In a world where red-blooded individuals are marked for death, Alan Einfeld's routine trader test turns into a perilous quest after his mentor’s cabin is destroyed and he uncovers hidden legends about a potentially wealth-laden valley. Joined by a sharp-tongued trader and her orphan helper, he navigates a dangerous landscape fraught with survival challenges, alien mysteries, and inter-species tension. This blend of hard science, frontier adventure, and humor offers an engaging mix of thriller and contact story, appealing to fans of space traders and daring quests.