The Grail has fallen, in this sequel to Galahad Suns. A devastated Sapphire Nova set in motion a plan for revenge against their enemies as uncertainty spreads across the galaxy. As a haunted Kurcher finds himself under the protection of Echo, other organisations look to gain an upper hand in the power struggle raging across known space. When a new nightmare emerges from the shadows, it brings with it only the promise of oblivion.'

TV Presenter Juliette Foster: Not a film script but a novel with a credible plot, strong characters and powerful screen writing. Mercenary Davian Kurcher always had two simple choices in his line of work, but when a request from one of Taurus Galahad's most senior commanders sends him on a frantic hunt across known space and beyond, his life suddenly becomes much more complicated. Tasked with hunting down and recruiting seven of the universe's most dangerous criminals, Kurcher finds himself embroiled in a ruthless plot to seize control, but who do you turn to when there is nobody left to trust? In this compelling new sci-fi classic in the making, David Kimberley creates a complex universe of intelligent warfare, intrigue, and suspense as Kurcher takes on his most dangerous mission yet.

ROYAL GAMBIT is the third book of the Antecedent series and a direct sequel to Nova Descent; the latest chapter in this gritty space opera set in a universe of intelligent warfare, intrigue and suspense. The corporations are in disarray. As Sapphire Nova succumbs to a terrifying new enemy and Taurus Galahad recover from their wounds, it is the wronged Sigma Royal who make the next move against those who caused their home world's demise, sparking a new war that will ultimately affect millions across the populated systems. With Kurcher and his allies fighting to repel threats from all corners of the galaxy, they inevitably find themselves once again at the heart of battles old and new in their bid to survive, setting them on a collision course with corporations, mercenaries and the nightmare spawned from the Grail itself.