Joe Devlin: At The Enemy's Hand

Joe Devlin has escaped captivity-but the war is far from over.Survival has changed him. After enduring the enemy's control and learning truths no cadet was ever meant to know, Joe returns to a galaxy on the brink. Trust is fragile. Loyalties are questioned. And the Space Academy is no longer the place he left behind. As enemy forces regroup and a larger threat begins to emerge, Joe is pulled into missions where failure isn't an option-and where command decisions carry real consequences. Old rivalries resurface, new alliances are forged, and the line between cadet and combat pilot continues to blur. With lives on the line and the future of the conflict shifting, Joe must decide what kind of leader he's becoming-and what he's willing to sacrifice to protect those who still believe in him. Fast, intense, and driven by character and consequence, Book 4 of the Space Academy Series pushes the story into darker, higher-stakes territory as the war expands and Joe's role in it becomes impossible to ignore. Perfect for readers ages 8-12 who love action-packed science fiction, space combat, military academies, and heroes tested by real responsibility.