… but it's no joke when Ray Slater's manhunt collides with Harry Finn's undercover operation, burning Harry's cover and some of the planetary real estate in the process.
Now, forced into an uneasy partnership, the two are on the run, dodging bullets and betrayals as they dive deep into the underbelly of a fledgling criminal syndicate.
Their only shot at staying alive? A pair of psionically gifted women with agendas—and secrets—of their own.
Caught between ambitious crime cartels, jealous hitters, and a cy-tech mastermind with a taste for revenge, Ray and Harry will have to decide if they’re partners, pawns, or dead men walking.
Winner 2024 Valorious Awards: 1st Place – Best Science Fiction Novel
"Our judges absolutely loved it from beginning to end! The Gemini Hustle seamlessly blends the thrilling spy-fi action with the imaginative vastness of space opera. In this captivating introduction to The Zodiac Files series, McClure and Brown excel at creating intricate characters and engaging dialogue, forming a universe where trust is rare and secrets hold immense value. This story truly showcases dedication to storytelling by delivering a brisk, character focused plot that keeps readers hooked. Well-deserved recognition for such outstanding work from The Valorious Awards!"
—Christopher Hopper
Best-selling author and voice actor
Co-founder of the Valorious Awards
The Gemini Hustle is the gripping first installment of The Zodiac Files, a space opera/spy-fi mashup that delivers snarky banter, complex characters, and pulse-pounding action. If you love the action of Mission Impossible and the ragtag crew of Guardians of the Galaxy, you'll love The Gemini Hustle.
A lifelong fan of rich characters and outrageous worlds, Kathleen McClure uses her history in theater and fight choreography to create immersive adventures readers will want to visit over and over, again.
Besides The Zodiac Files, her published works include the Fortune-based Gideon Quinn Adventures, as well as the Errant Freight novels, written with Kelley McKinnon.
L. Gene has always been an entrenched fan of all things related to science fiction, fantasy, and horror, and a natural-born writer of same. When writing, L. Gene brings his experiences in the military and his appreciation of the genre to create fully-realized worlds readers love.