Jason King: Agent to the Stars 1: The Enclaves of Sylox (29 page)

BOOK: Jason King: Agent to the Stars 1: The Enclaves of Sylox

5.21Mb size Format: txt, pdf, ePub

ads

Epilogue

Fourteen days out from Sylox, Miranda Moore entered a region of space bordering the turbulent Core of the galaxy. This was a part of the galaxy where few ships ventured, as pilots and owners were fully aware of the untold number of unchartered and nearly-invisible black holes inhabiting the area.

By this time Miranda had expertly disabled the ship’s transponder and even tweaked the output of the gravity generators to disguise the distinctive signature of the Noreen II. And then once she was confident she hadn’t been followed, she opened a link through the continuous-wormhole system.

With the considerable distances involved, she still had to wait over ten minutes before the mysterious gravity strings involved in CW communications were able to establish the connection between sender and receiver. As was procedure, it was an audio-only link.

“We have been awaiting your contact,” said the raspy voice on the other end of the link. Miranda had no idea how far away the speaker was, but she guessed he had to be halfway across the galaxy. “I am sure you are curious about the news from Sylox,” the speaker continued. “It is encouraging. The war has been averted and your homeworld appears to be safe – at least for the time being.”

“That
is
good news. I’ve been out of touch for a couple of weeks and I was beginning to worry. What of the Linorean Foundation?”

“It is dissolving rapidly, with numerous arrests taking place, along with considerable embarrassment in high quarters. Jonk Limbor has taken his own life, and your Mark Wilson is now on his way back to Earth to face justice there.”

“And Jason?”

There was a slight hesitation before the speaker answered, carrying in his tone an amused, yet sympathetic quality. “He has survived quite nicely, even managing to appear on several broadcasts to relate all the adventure and intrigue he has encountered as a result of the crisis. He has become a minor celebrity of sorts, both on Sylox, as well on Earth.”

“And his real estate business?”

“No lasting damage.” The voice hesitated again before continuing. “We will allow his slight exaggerations to continue for a while longer, as long as he downplays your role in this affair. But it is now time to move on.”

“I understand.” Miranda looked at her reflection in the front viewport of the Noreen II. “I hope the change isn’t too drastic. I kinda like my look … oh, and to be twenty-six again!”

“The choice is yours; however if you wish to return to Earth then your appearance will have to be altered, again.”

Miranda felt the moisture welling up in her eyes. “So if I ever do see Jason King again, he won’t even recognize me. That will be a shame.”

“You did well, Yolanda, so you must not dwell on the melancholy. It was through your efforts that the largest and most-dangerous conspiracy to ever threaten the galaxy has been exposed and stopped. Your reward will be substantial.”

“I appreciate that.” She wiped the rogue tear from her cheek. “So when do you think you can let the people of the Earth know what’s really going on? Right now all they’re doing is reacting to situations instead of controlling them. Eventually that will have to change.”

“A while longer, Agent Moore, just be patient. In the meantime, we may find additional uses for your friend, Jason King. Would you like that?”

“I would, but I doubt if he’d feel the same – if he knew about it.”

“We shall see. He is a more heroic figure than even he is aware. Just be comforted in the knowledge that we Amelians will be keeping an eye on him. After all, his role in the affairs of the galaxy has only just begun.”

The End

And now … a special

COMPLETE BONUS BOOK

The Human Chronicles Saga

By T.R. Harris

Book 1

The Fringe Worlds

The Human Chronicles Saga

Book One:

The Fringe Worlds

(Revised & Edited Edition – Dec. 2013)

By

T.R. Harris

Published by

Harris Publications, Inc.

ISBN: 978-0-9858849-6-3

All rights reserved, without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanically, photocopying, recording, or otherwise) without the prior written permission of both the copyright owner and the above publisher of this book. This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, brands, media and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

What other readers are saying about

The Fringe Worlds…

This book is just plain fun. It's a light, easy and fast read; it doesn't mess around or waste words; and it doesn't pretend to be anything that it's not. It's just a throw-down space fighting, barroom brawling, shoot-em up, tough-guys in the galaxy tale that anyone with a sense of humor and a love of sci-fi in the flavor of Douglas Adams will enjoy.
– John Daulton

One of the best SF books I've read in a long time! Harris gives a concise story, efficient adventure and characters I cheered for! I can hardly wait for the next installment!
– Genie233

A truly amazing piece of sci-fi literature that only has one flaw - once you start reading it, you cannot put it down, and that will make you reach the end of it rather soon. The story is extremely easy to read, amusing and leaves you hungry for the sequel. Read it if you look for entertainment that makes you feel better about yourself as a human. One of the best reads in the field of sci-fi that I have come across for years!
– Urmas

If you would like to be included on the master email list to receive updates and announcements regarding the series, including release notices of upcoming books, purchase specials and more, please fill out the
Subscribe
form below:

Subscribe to Email List

Email:
[email protected]

Website:
bytrharris.com

Books also by T.R. Harris

The Human Chronicles Saga

Part One
–
5 Books

Book 1 –
The Fringe Worlds

Book 2
–
Alien Assassin