West The Rookie — Commander

Together, they’re assigned a low-risk cargo run. But when they stumble upon evidence of a high-stakes military cover-up, West’s rules and Vance’s instincts clash explosively. To survive, the commander must learn to trust the rookie—and the rookie must learn when not to trust his own luck.

Their ship is boarded. West’s protocol fails (the enemy knows the playbook). Vance’s wild idea—vent a decoy corridor, reroute life support—works. West orders: “Do it.” First time she’s followed his lead. commander west the rookie