is a high-stakes science fiction romance that serves as the second installment in her acclaimed Class 5 series. The novel continues the thrilling saga of powerful artificial intelligences and the humans caught in the crossfire of interstellar politics. The Core Narrative
While the first book, Dark Horse , introduced the concept of the rogue AI battleships, Dark Deeds deepens the lore. It focuses on the struggle for autonomy as Fiona and Vengeance navigate a galaxy where the Grih Empire seeks to reclaim their lost "property" and the United Council remains wary of the Class 5 ships' burgeoning independence. Dark Deeds by Michelle Dienerepub
: Both Fiona and the ship's AI are highly capable, solving complex technical and tactical problems through intelligence rather than just brute force. is a high-stakes science fiction romance that serves
: Action-oriented, emotional, and technologically imaginative It focuses on the struggle for autonomy as
: Exploring the emotional depth of a machine that feels protective and possessive of its "person."