Short Works: Star Rooks Stories

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Painting the Roses Red (Star Rooks story #1)

DESCRIPTION: Marc Shikari, an inspector for the Interstellar Investigation Institute, knows something illegal is going on. The diMedici family, a clan of interstellar swindlers, is trading stock madly among several different worlds--all among themselves. Every transaction seems legit, but Shikari knows there's got to be more to it than that. What's their angle? You can read up to 25% of this story for free before deciding to buy. Buy an electronic copy of this story. (multiple formats)

The Devil Behind the Leaves (Star Rooks story #2)

DESCRIPTION: Marc Shikari, an inspector for the Interstellar Investigation Institute, knows the diMedici family, a clan of interstellar swindlers, is out to steal a priceless statuette. They've practically admitted it to him.But knowing it's going to happen and preventing the theft are two entirely different matters! You can read up to 25% of this story for free before deciding to buy. Buy an electronic copy of this story. (multiple formats)