Burke Conlan is a Drifter, someone paid to do other people's dirty work. Hallandra Irese is the wife of a government official.

When Burke is hired to sully Hallandra's reputation, he can't back out. The betrayal lands them both in a prison on a desolate world. Worse, they are assigned to the same unit, forcing them to deal with Burke's actions, while trying to deal with their new roles in life.

Emerald Twilight springs from an interesting premise. However, the overall experience was dulled by several factors. Continual lapses into the voice of a historical romance writer, as opposed to a science fiction writer, were a distraction and sometimes confusing, especially with the contrasting use of modern vernacular. Another distraction from an editing perspective was the constant use of the passive voice. This may cause a reader to feel set back from the scene rather than right in the action.

The story itself holds promise. While some of the cultural issues seem extreme or harsh, the context is believable. The heroine, Hallandra, is fairly consistent, as is the hero, Burke. There are moments at which the reader will question some of the decisions. For the most part, the plot is decent, although slow at times.

As a serial, it will resume in future "seasons." The author has allowed room for growth and adventure by laying a solid foundation in this installment.

This title receives 3 out of 5 books, as the core element-the story-can stand on its own. Recommended for fans of e-serials and sci-fi romance.

-C.W.

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