“Don’t mistake my silence for weakness. No one plans a murder out loud.”*Self Publishing Science Fiction Competition 2026 semifinalist.* Veteran Marine Mint only worries about one thing—herself. But after being ordered back to the front lines, she has a decision to make—stand up and do the right thing, or finally get what she always wanted.Fifteen-year-old Frida lives in deep space on a pirate vessel. Her father is a dissident warrior who fights the corporations running the system. When a corporation battle cruiser catches up to the ageing pirate vessel, death appears to be the only escape.A gripping tale of war, survival, and corporate exploitation in the depths of space. Filled with bone-crunching action and unexpected twists, 'Cold Blooded' will keep you on the edge of your seat until the bloody end. Melding the best of 'The Expanse' style deep-space battles and corporate greed with the class struggle of 'Red Rising', fans will love this riveting sci-fi adventure. Grab your copy now.Cold Blooded is part of the Cold Rush universe, but can be read as standalone and in any order. The book is printed in a dyslexic friendly font, making the page count slightly longer than normal. All art, writing and editing were created by humans.Cover art by Lonnie Busch. Cover design by R. A. Rosen. Interior artwork by Marten Norr. Editing by D. Stromberg.