Starhold Series by J. Alan Field

Human civilization has fled to the stars, abandoning a poisoned and deserted planet Earth. Now, hundreds of years later, there is an accidental and shocking discovery: not only has Earth’s environment been completely restored, but someone (or something) has taken up residence on humanity’s ancient homeworld. At the same time, unidentified warships begin attacking human outposts... moreHuman civilization has fled to the stars, abandoning a poisoned and deserted planet Earth. Now, hundreds of years later, there is an accidental and shocking discovery: not only has Earth’s environment been completely restored, but someone (or something) has taken up residence on humanity’s ancient homeworld. At the same time, unidentified warships begin attacking human outposts. Are these events connected?To meet the threat, the Sarissan Union dispatches agents Frank Carr and Etta Sanchez to discover the identity of Earth’s new residents. The pair have to work fast however, because following close behind them is a Sarissan war fleet, whose actions will depend on what Carr and Sanchez uncover. Will First Contact be followed by peace or war? Meanwhile, political intrigue in the Sarissan capital threatens to rip the Union apart before Carr and Sanchez even complete their mission. The future of not only Sarissa and Earth, but of all humanity hangs in the balance.This novel can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story, but is also the first book in an upcoming space-opera series. Space battles, spies, political intrigue, and surprises abound in Starhold. less

Interstellar war rages in the Renaissance Sector as the Sarissan Union and their Earth allies fight against the forces of the Gerrhan Commonwealth. Captain Chaz Pettigrew and the crew of the starship Tempest find themselves on the front lines in the struggle for victory—and survival. In the midst of this chaos, operatives Frank Carr and Etta Sanchez journey into the heart of enemy territory- the planet Gerrha. Their mission—rescue a foreign dignitary who has fallen into enemy hands... moreInterstellar war rages in the Renaissance Sector as the Sarissan Union and their Earth allies fight against the forces of the Gerrhan Commonwealth. Captain Chaz Pettigrew and the crew of the starship Tempest find themselves on the front lines in the struggle for victory—and survival. In the midst of this chaos, operatives Frank Carr and Etta Sanchez journey into the heart of enemy territory- the planet Gerrha. Their mission—rescue a foreign dignitary who has fallen into enemy hands. Meanwhile, Renata Darracott’s leadership is threatened by the clandestine activities of an egocentric industrialist. Will the Sarissan Union be victorious against enemies from without and within? Who will stand triumphant, and who will be swept away by The Rampant Storm. This novel is the sequel to “Starhold,” and the second book of the Starhold Series. less