I’m thrilled to announce that my latest science fiction novel, Smuggler’s Rebellion: Dawn of Defiance, is now available for pre-order on Amazon! The book will be released on May 29th, 2025, and I couldn’t be more excited to share this new adventure with readers.
The First Book in the Wild Frontier Chronicles
Smuggler’s Rebellion launches the Wild Frontier Chronicles series, which combines the excitement of science fiction space opera with the gritty feel of classic westerns. This blend creates a universe where the vastness of space becomes humanity’s new wild frontier—complete with outlaws, rebels, and those just trying to make a living in the cosmic expanse.
The Story
The novel follows Jake Jones, a smuggler who has always looked out for himself first—until destiny throws him together with Princess Adara Jabez and her soccer-playing robot companion, Number 34. Escaping from the oppressive Ethnarch Kingdom, this unlikely trio stumbles onto a dangerous conspiracy.
The Ethnarch Kingdom and Andrasian Republik are planning to frame the Women’s Freedom Alliance for an attack on Enterprise Station, potentially triggering a devastating galactic war. Jake, Adara, and Number 34 must race against time to expose the plot while evading both Adara’s vengeful brother and a ruthless Andrasian intelligence officer.
Along the way, Jake reconnects with Ella Kuhn, his former friend from the Naval Academy who now leads forces in the rebellion. Their reunion forces Jake to question his long-held stance of neutrality in the growing conflict.
More Than Just Space Battles
While the book delivers plenty of action—from narrow escapes to starship dogfights—it also explores deeper themes:
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Finding your place in a vast universe
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The courage to stand up against oppression
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The meaning of consciousness and free will (explored through the AI characters)
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The bonds that form between unlikely companions
The story balances excitement with character growth, humor with heart, and keeps the pages turning with each new challenge our heroes face.
Why You Might Enjoy This Book
If you’re a fan of space adventures like The Expanse or Firefly, or if you enjoy stories where underdogs take on powerful enemies against overwhelming odds, the Wild Frontier Chronicles might be right up your alley.
I’ve tried to create characters that feel real despite their extraordinary circumstances—people (and robots!) with flaws, hopes, and the capacity for growth. The frontier setting provides the perfect backdrop for exploring themes of freedom and resistance while keeping the action moving forward.
Preorder Now!
Smuggler’s Rebellion: Dawn of Defiance releases on May 29th, 2025, in eBook, paperback, and hardcover formats. You can secure your copy today by preordering on Amazon: Preorder Smuggler’s Rebellion on Amazon
By preordering, you’ll be among the first to experience this new space western adventure, and you’ll help give the book momentum for its release day. An audiobook version will be available at a later date for those who prefer to listen to their adventures among the stars.
What’s Next?
I’m already working on Book II of the Wild Frontier Chronicles, which will feature Kassidy Reyez, a bounty hunter with a mysterious past. While hunting a high-value target, Kassidy crosses paths with familiar faces from Smuggler’s Rebellion—including a return to the fascinating Scrapyard of Duryak.
I’m also developing shorter stories set in this universe to explore different corners of the Wild Frontier from new perspectives.
Thank you for your support, and I hope you enjoy the adventure that awaits in Smuggler’s Rebellion: Dawn of Defiance
