Hostage: A Terran Empire story

"Hostage: A Terran Empire story" by Ann Wilson is a science fiction adventure set in the year 2555 CE, where duty and honor clash amidst a sweeping rebellion. Ranger Esteban Tarlac is seized by rebels aiming to exploit his rank for their own political advantage, thrusting him into a dangerous game of survival. The narrative introduces Lord Robert Kaplan, the rebels' ambitious leader, who sees Tarlac as his ticket to power. However, an unexpected twist occurs when a resourceful young boy, Dave Scanlon, escapes his captors and bravely rescues the wounded Ranger. As Dave tends to Tarlac's injuries while evading relentless pursuers, the two form a profound connection built on loyalty and courage, demonstrating how ordinary individuals can rise above extraordinary circumstances in a world rife with peril and political schemes.