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Podcast Episode Summary
How much is a human life worth when the ledger says zero? Agent Quist is a reclamation specialist for Ardent Holdings, a company that doesn't accept excuses, only assets. Her latest assignment: repossess a Series 9 water reclaimer from a dying colony on the edge of known space. Without it, the nine residents of Sennet’s Reach won’t last a week. Quist soon discovers the 'delinquency' isn't an accident; it's a manufactured theft designed by the company to liquidate a desperate world. When a corporate enforcer arrives to ensure the job gets done, Quist faces a choice that will cost her everything. In the lawless frontier, justice isn't found in a courtroom. It's found in the remaining 31 percent of a water tank. A gritty, high-stakes sci-fi space western thriller about the price of a conscience in a galaxy owned by corporations.
My special thanks to Midsummerr - AI Audio Production Platform for providing the voices, music, and sound effects for this episode.
Thanks for listening to Sci-Fi Signals. Be sure to check out The Intelligence Bulletin from Author Daniel P. Douglas on Substack for more podcasts, written articles, and links to all my books. And remember, fly smart and stay sharp. The frontier doesn’t give second chances.
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