
Tools of the Trade: A Novella
EJ Fisch
On the outer edges of populated space, beyond the Galactic Federation's reach, crime syndicates rule the stars, none more influential than the Niiosian Mob. Controlling multiple planetary systems through economic leverage, calculated violence, and covert operations, the Mob shapes Fringe Space with its extensive network and virtually unchallenged authority.
Ken Oda is the Mob's deadliest assassin, a precision instrument sent to silence threats across the Fringe. When he's dispatched to thwart a rebellion disrupting Mob trade, he's unexpectedly paired with his half-brother Jerrick, a fellow hitman whose brutal methods clash with Ken's preference for finesse. Tasked with either eliminating the rebels or aligning them with the Mob, the brothers must navigate a treacherous environment where conflicting approaches, unchecked ambition, and hidden agendas test their partnership.
Loyalty ties Ken and Jerrick, both to Niio and to each other, but the mission strains their alliance. As they confront its challenges, every decision carries a price—blood, trust, the bond of brotherhood—reshaping their relationship in a world where outcomes are never certain.
Tools of the Trade is a prequel to the Fracture: Ziva Payvan Legacy, Part 1 and Embers: Ziva Payvan Legacy, Part 2 and can be enjoyed independently.
Duration - 3h 5m.
Author - EJ Fisch.
Narrator - Eric Priessman.
Published Date - Saturday, 25 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 EJ Fisch ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
EJ Fisch
Eric Priessman
Ziva Payvan
Transcendence Publishing
English Audiobooks
INAudio Audiobooks
Description:
On the outer edges of populated space, beyond the Galactic Federation's reach, crime syndicates rule the stars, none more influential than the Niiosian Mob. Controlling multiple planetary systems through economic leverage, calculated violence, and covert operations, the Mob shapes Fringe Space with its extensive network and virtually unchallenged authority. Ken Oda is the Mob's deadliest assassin, a precision instrument sent to silence threats across the Fringe. When he's dispatched to thwart a rebellion disrupting Mob trade, he's unexpectedly paired with his half-brother Jerrick, a fellow hitman whose brutal methods clash with Ken's preference for finesse. Tasked with either eliminating the rebels or aligning them with the Mob, the brothers must navigate a treacherous environment where conflicting approaches, unchecked ambition, and hidden agendas test their partnership. Loyalty ties Ken and Jerrick, both to Niio and to each other, but the mission strains their alliance. As they confront its challenges, every decision carries a price—blood, trust, the bond of brotherhood—reshaping their relationship in a world where outcomes are never certain. Tools of the Trade is a prequel to the Fracture: Ziva Payvan Legacy, Part 1 and Embers: Ziva Payvan Legacy, Part 2 and can be enjoyed independently. Duration - 3h 5m. Author - EJ Fisch. Narrator - Eric Priessman. Published Date - Saturday, 25 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 EJ Fisch ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:13
Part One: THE SUMMONS
Duration:00:24:17
Part Two: THE BROTHERS
Duration:00:14:47
Part Three: THE GOVERNOR
Duration:00:32:16
Part Four: THE CONVOY
Duration:00:26:15
Part Five: THE REBELS
Duration:00:19:10
Part Six: THE TOOLS
Duration:00:39:18
Part SEVEN: THE ORDER
Duration:00:16:03
Part Eight: THE MESSAGE
Duration:00:12:53
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:18