Collateral Burn. The Pleiades Adventures

When a forbidden heist goes up in flames, survival becomes the only prize that matters. Smuggler-pilot Gwyndalaria Casteliano thought stealing priceless art from quarantined Old Earth would be the score of a lifetime. Instead, it puts her directly in the path of the Militarian-an elite force that doesn't forgive trespassers or loose ends. Hunted through ruined cities and restricted space, Gwyn and her crew are forced to make an impossible choice: escape with nothing, or lose everything trying to keep their fortune alive.
As fire becomes their only diversion and consequences ripple outward, Gwyn discovers that sometimes the cost of freedom is paid in ash. Fast-paced and explosive, Collateral Burn is a standalone science fiction adventure set in The Pleiades Adventures universe-perfect for readers who enjoy high-stakes space action, outlaw pilots, and daring escapes where nothing goes exactly as planned.