The Morcai Battalion: The Recruit

A forbidden romance blossoms between a human combat surgeon and an alien military commander as they fight together for peace in this thrilling space epic.

A prophecy foretold:

Three years after the unprovoked attack on a peaceful colony, the war between the Rojok dynasty and the Tri-Galaxy Fleet rages on. Born of that war is the Morcai Battalion, a fleet comprised of Centaurians and humans—the first collaboration of its kind and a step toward an intergalactic alliance. But the fragile union is tested as their courageous commander in chief, Dtimun, is faced with the temptation of the forbidden—and human—Dr. Madeline Ruszel.

A combat surgeon, Ruszel is aware of the danger of inciting a Centaurian’s interest, even if he is the most intriguing of men. Besides putting their mission at risk, personal relations between their kinds are still outlawed. But a prophecy that touches on both their lives and the future of all alien nations hints that a greater unity may be theirs for the taking . . . if they, and their crew, survive in the battle for peace.

Praise for Diana Palmer and her work

“A high-octane and gritty space adventure.” —RT Book Reviews on The Morcai Battalion

“Fans of stark outer space military science fiction will appreciate this sobering at war thriller.” —The Best Reviews on The Morcai Battalion

“Palmer . . . is the queen of desperado quests for justice and true love.” —Publishers Weekly on Dangerous

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Release date

Ebook: May 16, 2023