Double Life

Since she was a little girl, everyone - from her father to the Great Creator himself - told Lyssa Peate the same thing: she's worthless, a bad soul. But when she becomes the pirate bounty hunter Razia, she can see her worth right down to the price tag on her own head. Piracy is a game - syndicates court the highest-priced pirates, employing bounty hunters to capture rival members. At least, they would be if Razia's boss ever gave her a chance. It's a man's world, and all she's allowed to hunt are purse snatchers.To pay the bills, she's stuck working as a Deep Space Explorer, discovering distant planets and selling them for cash. It's the family line of work, and she's more than happy to let everyone believe she's continuing her father's secretive work during her long absences. Her slimy boss is always asking questions, and even assigns one of her younger brothers, Vel, to intern with her.In a case of mistaken identity, Lyssa's intern is confused for Razia's hostage by the police...