Vortex

Her dream job is becoming her worst nightmare.

Tempest Waters jumps at the chance to make a difference in the galaxy by joining the president's administration. But once inside the White House, she discovers the publicly personable politician is criminally corrupt and venal to the core. Unfortunately, Tempest has seen too much to be allowed to resign. When the menacing henchman Benjamin Bane begins dogging her every step, she fears she may be in serious trouble. With the excuse of checking on the president's planetary interests, she escapes to dune-covered, sand-blasted Sajaveonly to have Bane follow her.

Not all cyborgs are good guys. Some are stone-cold killers.

When Benjamin Bane undergoes the transformation to cyborg, he suffers a rare complicationthe loss of his emotions. He's unable to feel more than shallow sentiments. On the plus side, being dead inside makes his job as an enforcer...