Ptolemy Lane Tales

Meet Ptolemy Jovan Lane-lawkeeper, investigator, and problem-solver-on the fringes of known space.From bodies found in zero-gravity brothels to mysterious severed limbs, Lane's reputation as the town peacemaker takes him deep into the heart of murder, intrigue, and political machinations in Georgina's Town. But it's not just about solving crimes; Lane must face the demons of his own past, new enemies he didn't know he had, and even the impossible notion that Serials-the non-human citizens-might feel emotions just as strongly as humans.The Ptolemy Lane Tales Omnibus collects all five stories in this thrilling space opera series. From his early days chasing killers to a final confrontation that could change the future of humanity, Ptolemy Lane's journey is packed with high-stakes mysteries, action, and the rich world-building of award-winning SF author Cameron Cooper.The Ptolemy Lane Tales:1.0: The Body in the Zero Gee Brothel2.0: The Captain Who Broke the Rules3.0: The Maker of Widowmakers' Arm4.0: The Ancient Girl in the Autopod5.0: The Return of the Peacemaker5.5: Ptolemy Lane Tales OmnibusSpace Opera Science Fiction Collection

Life on Earth is not what they remember...The dome over Georgina's Town cracks and begins to leak, which leads Ptolemy Jovan Lane, peacekeeper of the town, and his assistant, Ninety-Nine, to the cause of the leak. The body they find sends them on an emotion-ladened hunt for the real killer. Destination: Earth—where things are distressingly not the way either of them remembers. The troubling truths they uncover threaten more than just Earth, forcing Jovan to face a personal choice that could save everyone...or damn them forever.