Prosperine Series by P.J. McDermott

She was fired after her last mission. Now she's back.Hickory and her team are assigned to the medieval planet Prosperine to deal with an upsurge in violence and religious fanaticism amongst the local population. There are claims of magic being performed by a mystic known to his followers as the Teacher.Prosperine's stability is vital to Earth because the planet is a source of the rare metal Crynidium, essential for faster than light travel... moreShe was fired after her last mission. Now she's back.Hickory and her team are assigned to the medieval planet Prosperine to deal with an upsurge in violence and religious fanaticism amongst the local population. There are claims of magic being performed by a mystic known to his followers as the Teacher.Prosperine's stability is vital to Earth because the planet is a source of the rare metal Crynidium, essential for faster than light travel.When Hickory arrives, she discovers a planet on the brink of war. Revolutionaries have linked up with a squadron of Bikashi shock troops, one of Earth's deadliest foes, and plan to overthrow the government.Earth's access to the Crynidium is in jeopardy, and the future of the Earth and its allies is at stake. Outnumbered and outgunned, Hickory has one chance to stop the insurgents. She must rediscover the powerful empathic gift she was born with, and at the same time determine exactly who or what this Teacher represents.What Amazon readers are saying about this scifi action adventure.A Great read. Had me at the first chapter. I did not want to stop reading. Loved the plot, the storyline, the action!!""Great character development. I was really attracted to the main character. The blend of adventure and inter-galactic political mischief was a new way of looking at things. Great fun.""McDermott creates a very original and hopeful future world similar to the kind of sci-fi I grew up loving. His alien characters are delightful and believable. I couldn't wait to read the second book, Rise of the Erlachi, which is even better!""WOW, did book one have me rapidly reading as I couldn't get enough! I liked the feisty Commander Hickory Lace from the start."Other books in the Prosperine Series: Born Of Fire, the prelude to Prosperine (available as an audiobook)Book 2: Rise of the ErlachiBook 3: The ScarfProsperine: Includes The Alien Corps, Rise of the Erlachi and The Scarf in one single volume. less

Strange events are taking place on the planet Prosperine.Hickory Lace and her cohorts in the Alien Corps have defeated the coalition of Bikashi invaders and Pharlaxian rebels that attacked Avanaux, and as a result the strategic agreement between Earth and the province remains alive and well.The Pharlaxian leader, Sequana, disappeared after the final battle, but word has reached the Alliance that he is mobilizing the northern clans of Erlach in another attempt to bring Avanaux to its knees... moreStrange events are taking place on the planet Prosperine.Hickory Lace and her cohorts in the Alien Corps have defeated the coalition of Bikashi invaders and Pharlaxian rebels that attacked Avanaux, and as a result the strategic agreement between Earth and the province remains alive and well.The Pharlaxian leader, Sequana, disappeared after the final battle, but word has reached the Alliance that he is mobilizing the northern clans of Erlach in another attempt to bring Avanaux to its knees. Sequana has his hands on a symbiotic high-tech weapon that could threaten not only Earth's interests on Prosperine, but the planet Earth itself.Hickory and her team are ordered to find the weapon and bring it back.Rise of the Erlachi is a sword & planet adventure. If you enjoyed the classic works of Asimov, Herbert, Heinlein, and Anderson, you will find Rise of the Erlachi an entertaining story.Author's note: although, Rise of the Erlachi can be read as a stand-alone adventure, to get the most from this sword and planet series, readers are advised to start with volume 1, The Alien Corps.The Prosperine Series comprises:Book 1: The Alien Corps (available in print, eBook, and audiobook)Book 2: Rise of the Erlachi (available in print, eBook, and audiobook)Book 3: The Scarf (available in print and eBook)Book 4: Fractured Prophecy (available in print and eBook) less