The Affinity Trap
Sex, violence, and inner turmoil — it takes a potent alien addiction for Military Intelligence Officer Alexander Delgado to discover what being human really means.
In the 24th century, General William Myson heads Earth’s governmental body — Structure. Obsessed with swelling his personal fortune, Myson engages in illegal arms deals with the mysterious, alien Sinz. But the planet Seriatt, home to a three-sex race, is located near the wormhole gateway used by the Sinz. The Seriatts are increasingly threatened by Myson’s dealings, and tensions run high. Diplomats broker a deal: Myson will father a child by Seriattic consoq Vourniass Lycern — the royal child-bearer — linking Earth and Seriatt politically.
When the unwilling Lycern seeks sanctuary within the Affinity Group, Myson orders veteran Officer Delgado to fetch her: Delgado is highly capable, but expendable. Once feared and respected, Delgado’s status has plummeted under Myson’s regime, his old-school methods unwelcome. Resentful of being sidelined despite years of service, Delgado realizes the mission may offer an opportunity to engender sweeping change. But he underestimates his task, and as events escalate and the true power of conosq becomes apparent, Delgado’s plans fall apart.
