Running On Empty

In 2136, humanity makes its first proven alien contact. In 2137, James Herrick is framed for killing it.

Herrick is a small-time criminal with a streak of bad luck and an attitude to match. Past his prime, he depends on biomechanical upgrades to give him an edge, but upgrades are expensive -- even on the lax-lawed planet of Gidae -- and he's already dodging his mechanic's enforcers when he gets framed for killing the alien.

Now, Herrick must outrun not just the enforcers, but the local police...