Assassin's Orbit

"With solid, thoughtful representation this will be well worth the time of any reader looking for socially conscious hard sci-fi." -- Publishers Weekly * Publishers Weekly *
"The writing is good; the ideas excellent." -- John Dodd, author of Just Add Water
"John Appel bursts unto the science fiction scene with a tightly-plotted far-future thriller. Combining rigor and thoughtful speculation of technology and history with nuanced characterization of seasoned operatives, Assassin's Orbit is an excellent read." -- Michael R. Underwood, author of Annihilation Aria
"A fast-paced debut novel filled with interesting, well-developed characters and super cool sci-fi technology." -- Michael Mammay, author of the Planetside series
"Assassin’s Orbit is the best kind of space thriller—twisty and explosive, it doesn’t stop, doesn’t flinch, and doesn’t hold back. I absolutely loved this book and the super-capable women at its explosive heart." -- Karen Osborne, author of Architects of Memory
"A compelling, explosive debut." -- Locus Magazine * Locus Magazine *
"Combines a space station murder mystery with mature characters, with action beats, intrigue, diverse characters and an engaging plot and writing style." * Nerds of a Feather *
"A fast-paced, action-packed crime thriller." * San Francisco Book Review *