A rogue cyborg. A talking badger. A bounty job that goes incredibly wrong. Aaron is perfectly content to chase bounties in his run-down little space ship, avoid human interaction at all cost, and lay low from the cyborg planet that created him. But when he and Bat—his half-robotic badger companion (who talks just a little too much)—chase their largest bounty ever, they run head-first into not only some dangerous criminals, but other cyborgs much stronger than them, and worst of all, a handful of humans who aren’t going anywhere. Their job leads them first to Yayth, a backwater planet nearly as inhospitable as it is frigid. On a planet this abandoned, their target should be an easy find. Until a storm rolls in that freezes even the engines of starships. Aaron and Bat find themselves trapped not only with their bounty, but with some bystanders determined to get in the way, and something monstrous wanting to crack its way out of the ice. Planetfall is the first episode in the action-packed space opera series In Dying Starlight. Featuring a grumpy sarcastic cyborg, a talking badger, plenty of space travel, and a cast of oddball characters, In Dying Starlight is perfect for fans of Star Wars, Firefly, and Blade Runner.

Stranded on an abandoned planet with Amerov on the way. As they chase their target through the expanse of space, Aaron and Bat receive the news they’re not the only cyborgs on the hunt for this particular bounty. With the prisoner in their sights, the two take their chance to catch her first, pushing their advantage, only to find themselves crashed on an abandoned planet. With their bounty alive and in their custody (and trying to start up one too many conversations), the two must find their way off an unfamiliar space rock with their ship barely functioning, no civilization in sight, and the most dangerous cyborg from Amerov on its way. Collision is the second episode in the action-packed space opera series In Dying Starlight. Featuring a grumpy sarcastic cyborg, a talking badger, plenty of space travel, and a cast of oddball characters, In Dying Starlight is perfect for fans of Star Wars, Firefly, and Blade Runner.

Cyborgs and chatty humans around every corner. After their narrow escape from Amerov’s clutches, Aaron and Bat find a hospital for their new passenger. With the underground cities of Amethyst glittering and rich with humans nearly as odd as him, Aaron hopes to not only blend in but find replacements for his damaged augmentations. But as the other bounty arrives to help Lalia, Aaron realizes he won’t be able to rid himself of the chatty humans. With Zane sticking to him like glue in his expedition through the unfamiliar hospital—being more helpful than Aaron will ever admit—Aaron soon realizes stealing new hearing aids won’t be as easy as planned. For there are even more cyborgs crawling this city than anticipated, and he’s not the only one with thievery on his mind. Expedition is the third episode in the action-packed space opera series In Dying Starlight. Featuring a grumpy sarcastic cyborg, a talking badger, plenty of space travel, a cast of oddball characters, and a bit of romance later on, In Dying Starlight is perfect for fans of Star Wars, Firefly, and Blade Runner.

A bounty too good to pass up and too dangerous to keep. With Bat in tow and Zane sticking to him like glue, Aaron combs an unfamiliar undercity for a pathway to the surface—or someone criminal enough to take him there. Laying low on the glittering planet is tough enough without asking questions, and worse with Zane’s brotherly bonding attempts infiltrating every situation. A bribed casino owner leads to both the surface and the capital of Amethyst, a shimmering gambling city packed with the strangest humans Aaron’s run across. Worse, such a high reward is drawing other bounty hunters, both human and otherwise. With few leads, fewer resources, and Zane haunting their steps, Aaron and Bat race against the clock to find the mysterious woman on the bounty charts before anyone else. If she doesn’t find them first. Cityrise is the forth episode in the action-packed space opera series In Dying Starlight. Featuring a grumpy sarcastic cyborg, a talking badger, plenty of space travel, a cast of oddball characters, and a bit of romance later on, In Dying Starlight is perfect for fans of Star Wars, Firefly, and Blade Runner.

A damaged engine. An otherworldly crystal moon. As Aaron and crew leave Amethyst in the dust, they head into the depths of space, to the floating city where Aaron knows they can enact their plan. With Zane and Lalia in their own ship and Aaron and Bat trapped in there’s with a rather vexing princess, it’s a waiting game of reaching their destination before Captain or other bounty hunters realize the royal has once again disappeared. Before their objective is even in sight, a sudden and mysterious engine failure in Aaron’s old rust bucket of a ship has them scrambling to find a new crystal. In the midst of an asteroid storm, they hunker down on Taloon, a nearby mining moon where they can not only wait out the storm, but buy what they need. Tensions rise between Aaron and the princess not only as they and the others are trapped underground, but as it becomes clear Aaron’s not the only cyborg in the crystal-lined caverns. Sabotage is the fifth episode in the action-packed space opera series In Dying Starlight. Featuring a grumpy sarcastic cyborg, a talking badger, plenty of space travel, a cast of oddball characters, and a bit of romance later on, In Dying Starlight is perfect for fans of Star Wars, Firefly, and Blade Runner.

Alone on the bleak expanses of Amerov. Waking in the confines of an Amerov ship isn’t precisely how Aaron wanted to start his day, but things only take a turn for the worse when his attempted escape ends with him stranded on the planet’s surface with only Yvonne for backup. Injured and stuck in the bleak expanse between the cyborg planet’s many facilities, Aaron scrambles for a way to get back to Bat and the others. Exploring the remnants of an ancient, abandoned cyborg facility, he and Yvonne try not to get on one another’s nerves. With the looming threat of Captain discovering them, the two attempt to work together not only to get off-planet but perhaps to understand one another. Impact Zone is the sixth episode in the action-packed space opera series In Dying Starlight. Featuring a grumpy sarcastic cyborg, a talking badger, plenty of space travel, a cast of oddball characters, and a bit of romance, In Dying Starlight is perfect for fans of Star Wars, Firefly, and Blade Runner.

Taking refuge on an isolated planet comes with its own complications. A few days of rest are on the horizon and Aaron, Bat, and the humans hunker down on an out-of-the-way planet to heal and stay out of Captain’s vengeful eye. With Princess Anya as a new addition to their crew, Aaron picks a spot where no one’s bound to search and he can find supplies better suited to care for the littlest royal. But he’s now stuck with far too many humans to have time to take a breath. Planning on fixing up his ship and avoiding awkward conversations, Aaron is more than a little confused with Yvonne’s sudden and less than subtle attempts at getting him to bond with her little sister. It wouldn’t be so difficult to ignore if Yvonne would stop smiling as if they’re friends… And if the kid didn’t decide she wants Aaron to take them all on an adventure. Refuge is the seventh episode in the action-packed space opera series In Dying Starlight. Featuring a grumpy sarcastic cyborg, a talking badger, plenty of space travel, a cast of oddball characters, and a bit of romance, In Dying Starlight is perfect for fans of Star Wars, Firefly, and Blade Runner.

A run-in with an old friend. A betrayal that may kill them all.In the expanses of space where the closest planets are days away, Aaron and crew have a destination in mind. When their ship crosses paths with another from a different era of Aaron’s life, he’s braced for the worst, knowing his old bounty hunter captain is friendly, where the rest of the crew holds grudges. Trapped on Captain Lee’s ship with a star in the nearby vicinity going super nova, Aaron, Bat, and their humans wait out the storm. Between the hostility of his old crew and the strangely kind looks Yvonne is sending his way, Aaron is feeling particularly trapped. At least no one’s trying to kill them. Until a mysterious vessel lands in the hangar. With two less-than-human occupants. Pursuit is the eighth episode in the action-packed space opera series In Dying Starlight . Featuring a grumpy sarcastic cyborg, a talking badger, plenty of space travel, a cast of oddball characters, and a bit of romance, In Dying Starlight is perfect for fans of Star Wars , Firefly, and Blade Runner .

A peaceful planet where motivations come to light. Injured and down one ship, Aaron and crew head to the nearest low-population planet to gather their wits and find aid for Zane. With a bounty on all their heads, landing near a settlement isn’t wise, but a quick stop by a crashed ship leads to help from two unusual locals. Finally feeling safer with a place to recover at the home of an unusual human and her even more unusual partner, Aaron focuses on Zane’s recovery and tries to figure out the motivations behind Yvonne’s strange behavior… Luckily for him, she’s more than willing to finally tell him the truth. Sanctuary is the ninth episode in the action-packed space opera series In Dying Starlight . Featuring a grumpy sarcastic cyborg, a talking badger, plenty of space travel, a cast of oddball characters, and a bit of romance, In Dying Starlight is perfect for fans of Star Wars , Firefly, and Blade Runner .

Discoveries with no answers. With Zane still on the mend and possible answers awaiting on the planet Hytha, Aaron and crew head to the home only Zane and Lalia remember. Nervous to encounter the two people who may be his parents, Aaron traverses the planet with Bat and the royal sisters, checking in on possible origins of his past while giving Zane time to recover. What he finds may hold answers to who he is and his connection to his new family. It’s a perfect distraction, if Yvonne’s kindness and affection weren’t still so inexplicable. Encounter is the tenth episode in the action-packed space opera series In Dying Starlight . Featuring a grumpy sarcastic cyborg, a talking badger, plenty of space travel, a cast of oddball characters, and a bit of romance, In Dying Starlight is perfect for fans of Star Wars , Firefly, and Blade Runner .

As the floating city of Zar enters the horizon, Aaron and crew prepare for a dangerous trip to the city built of a thousand layers of stone, glass, and metal. With answers for their little family finally within reach, Aaron gets in contact with an old friend to give them a lead. But answers for Aaron, Zane, and Lalia come at a price. Tensions rise as old enemies return to haunt them and the unending city threatens to swallow them up. Injured and alone, Aaron must find a way back to Bat and his humans. If the city doesn’t kill him first. Subterranean is the eleventh episode in the action-packed space opera series In Dying Starlight . Featuring a grumpy sarcastic cyborg, a talking badger, plenty of space travel, a cast of oddball characters, and a bit of romance, In Dying Starlight is perfect for fans of Star Wars, Firefly, and Blade Runner .