Mapped Space Series by Stephen Renneberg

As mankind nears its goal of galactic citizenship, Sirius Kade, trader and Earth Intelligence Service deep cover agent, learns that wealthy and powerful leaders from across Mapped Space are vying for control of an alien relic they believe is the key to untold riches – unaware they are being deceived... moreAs mankind nears its goal of galactic citizenship, Sirius Kade, trader and Earth Intelligence Service deep cover agent, learns that wealthy and powerful leaders from across Mapped Space are vying for control of an alien relic they believe is the key to untold riches – unaware they are being deceived. Sirius soon finds himself entangled in an interstellar plot to make humanity a cosmic outcast, denying it its place as the newest member of the vast and ancient community that has governed the galaxy for eons.With mankind’s fate in the balance, Sirius must overcome ruthless alien adversaries and deadly human rivals as he seeks to discover the secret of The Antaran Codex and safeguard man’s future among the stars. less

Sirius Kade thought it would be a simple rendezvous on an alien colony world nine hundred light years from Earth. He was certain no one knew he was coming, or why.He couldn’t have been more wrong.When his Earth Intelligence Service contact is murdered by a mercenary hit squad, Sirius is launched on a desperate mission to the edge of Mapped Space... moreSirius Kade thought it would be a simple rendezvous on an alien colony world nine hundred light years from Earth. He was certain no one knew he was coming, or why.He couldn’t have been more wrong.When his Earth Intelligence Service contact is murdered by a mercenary hit squad, Sirius is launched on a desperate mission to the edge of Mapped Space. He soon finds himself battling for the survival of the Human Race while great alien powers vying for supremacy threaten the foundations of galactic civilization itself. less

Blistering action ... arresting characters ... a densely plotted epic ... Renneberg aptly portrays strikingly different worlds ... (in) an exhilarating espionage tale involving the threat of galactic war. - Kirkus Reviews Winner Gold Medal - Science Fiction2018 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY)Earth Intelligence Service agent Sirius Kade is sent to intercept a mysterious visitor to the Orion Arm from the remote Cygnus Rim... moreBlistering action ... arresting characters ... a densely plotted epic ... Renneberg aptly portrays strikingly different worlds ... (in) an exhilarating espionage tale involving the threat of galactic war. - Kirkus Reviews Winner Gold Medal - Science Fiction2018 Independent Publisher Book Awards (IPPY)Earth Intelligence Service agent Sirius Kade is sent to intercept a mysterious visitor to the Orion Arm from the remote Cygnus Rim. He must discover why an alien race humanity has never before encountered conspires against Earth and its far flung colonies. While civil war ravages mankind, Sirius discovers old and new enemies entwined in a sinister scheme of cosmic proportions. His mission takes him to barbaric human and oppressive alien worlds before a final reckoning in the ancient halls of galactic power. Deceived and betrayed, Sirius is forced to choose between love and duty as the fate of galactic civilization is decided. less