Perilous Waif by E. William Brown follows Alice Long, a genetically and cybernetically modified orphan who has always had to conceal the extent of her abilities. Raised in a tightly controlled institution where the Matrons expect obedience, she quick…
Perilous Waif by E. William Brown follows Alice Long, a genetically and cybernetically modified orphan who has always had to conceal the extent of her abilities. Raised in a tightly controlled institution where the Matrons expect obedience, she quickly learns that her enhanced senses and combat potential make her both valuable and dangerous. When a mistake exposes what she can really do, Alice escapes into deep space, where she must navigate criminal syndicates, pirates, and other predators who target vulnerable travelers. Blending science fiction, action-heavy space opera, and a touch of romance, the novel centers on a resilient young woman whose strength and identity put her at odds with the violent worlds around her.
Perilous Waif by E. William Brown follows Alice Long, a genetically and cybernetically modified orphan who has always had to conceal the extent of her abilities. Raised in a tightly controlled institution where the Matrons expect obedience, she quick…
Perilous Waif by E. William Brown follows Alice Long, a genetically and cybernetically modified orphan who has always had to conceal the extent of her abilities. Raised in a tightly controlled institution where the Matrons expect obedience, she quickly learns that her enhanced senses and combat potential make her both valuable and dangerous. When a mistake exposes what she can really do, Alice escapes into deep space, where she must navigate criminal syndicates, pirates, and other predators who target vulnerable travelers. Blending science fiction, action-heavy space opera, and a touch of romance, the novel centers on a resilient young woman whose strength and identity put her at odds with the violent worlds around her.
