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At a tense electromagnetic checkpoint, Cole faces disrespectful interrogation and must confirm his role aboard the interstellar cruiser Mistral. Misattributions about his past—linked to actions in the Neutral Zone and a near conflict—strain the situation for his crew, including Calder Jax and communications officer Priya Deshmukh.","[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nUNLAWFUL ORDERS  \n©2026 RICK PARTLOW  \nThis book is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior permission in writing of the publisher, nor be otherwise circulated in any form of binding or cover other than that in which it is published and without a similar condition including this condition being imposed on the subsequent purchaser. 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Thank you for)your support of the author ’s rights.  \nAethon Books  \n[www.aethonbooks.com](www.aethonbooks.com)  \nPrint and eBook design, layout, and formatting by Josh Hayes.  \nArtwork provided by Vivid Covers.  \nPublished by Aethon Books LLC.  \nAethon Books is not responsible for websites (or their content) that are not owned by the publisher.  \nThis book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are the product of the author ’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, or persons, living or dead is coincidental.  \nAll rights reserved.  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nALSO IN SERIES  \nRANSOM’S RENEGADES  \nUnlawful Orders Rules of Engagement  \nCalling all Sci-Fi fans: be the first to discover groundbreaking new releases, access incredible deals, and participate in thrilling giveaways by subscribing to our exclusive Science Fiction Newsletter.  \nJOIN HERE  \nWant to discuss our books with other readers and even the authors?  \nJOIN THE AETHON DISCORD!  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \nCONTENTS  \nChapter 1  \nChapter 2  \nChapter 3  \nChapter 4  \nChapter 5  \nChapter 6  \nChapter 7  \nChapter 8  \nChapter 9  \nChapter 10  \nChapter 11  \nChapter 12  \nChapter 13  \nChapter 14  \nChapter 15  \nChapter 16  \nChapter 17  \nChapter 18  \nChapter 19  \nChapter 20  \nChapter 21  \nChapter 22  \nChapter 23  \nChapter 24  \nChapter 25  \nChapter 26  \nChapter 27  \nChapter 28  \nChapter 29  \nChapter 30  \nChapter 31  \nChapter 32  \nChapter 33  \nChapter 34  \nChapter 35  \nChapter 36  \nChapter 37  \nChapter 38  \nChapter 39  \nThank you for reading Unlawful Orders  \n[OceanofPDF.com](OceanofPDF.com)  \n1  \nCOLE RANSOM STEPPED off the shuttle, confident in the knowledge that everyone on Station Gamma-3 already hated him. The scowling face of the guards at the security checkpoint only reinforced the impression.  \nIt might be that they acted this unpleasant with everyone, but Cole thought it much more likely they knew who he was and knew he was coming.  \n“Name,” one of them snapped from behind the electromagnetic barricade separating the North Pole West hangar bay from the main body of the Interstellar Command Authority Logistics and Repair Station. He gave no salute, didn’t acknowledge the eagles on Cole’s collar, didn’t even bother to call him sir, but Cole didn’t bother getting angry.  \n“Ransom, Cole,” he answered with the steady calm he’d learned irritated people more than him losing his temper. “Captain of the ICA cruiser PC-417 Mistral.”  \nHe offered his comm, knowing the guard would demand it with his next sentence, and the other man at the gate held up his scanner. The disrespectful one was short and squat, with florid cheeks and a permanent scowl, but the silent one was his opposite: tall, lanky, and horse-faced. 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