After years of debating in hearings, the Terran Tribune has assigned Marshall Scoop the task of arresting Acela Vega for the murder of the Gambler. Operator Furgis and his senior staff will not allow Marshall Scoop to remove Acela Vega from Neptune One as a declaration of independence is issued severing political ties with the Terran Tribune. Dr. Gerlitz's secret Mortelis based weapons research requires the Terran Tribune to use tact in their efforts as they slowly lose control of Earth. Samuel Furgis is working with his father to learn the wagering business and the politics required to operate a large station. Sam Furgis's hopes of a normal life grow as he watched his father and mother renew their vows under the open glass of the Delphi dome. He also looked forward to his love interest arriving on the station, already aware his mother was not pleased that a member of his ex-mars gang was arriving. Operator Furgis grew concerned with his son's mafia connection known as the Mars Confederacy, Security Supervisor Stykes attempt at hiding Sam's involvement failed. Governor Bob Davis, a short and obese Irish man is promoted to Neptune One's Ambassador as Operator Furgis establishes his stations independence with the help of the Western Empire. Operator Furgis attempts to maintain Neptune One as an entertainment facility with the help of his senior staff and his wife. The wagers are placed as the Grav ball match's and the Armor Warrior match's are offered to all wager's in hopes of maintaining the station position as an adult entertainment destination. Tabitha Drake grows closer to the final championship as she battles in her Mech fighter. Each win brings her closer to fighting the Mech fighter champion Noyami Masoko, call sign, the sword. Dr. Gerlitz's weapons research creates conflicts between the two empires. Both Empires believe the weapons should be used in their own interests and after a sneak attack by the Eastern Empire the entire solar system is

Author Biography

J.W. DeLorie was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and now lives in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the second installment of the Space Gamble series, J. W. DeLorie uses his casino and engineering education to continue the adventures of Neptune One and her crew, the largest orbiting casino in the solar system. Space Gamble II captures the reader's imagination as the journey continues with the action and drama unfolding with excitement and glory from the beginning of the Space Gamble universe. J. W. DeLorie continues to use his experience to capture the characters with realistic qualities from the real Vegas in this original novel set in our distant future.