They found a cure worth billions. Now a corporation will kill to own it. When the crew of the Rusty Bargain travels to a remote planet to retrieve an ancient alien medical archive, they expect danger. They don’t expect Meridian Pharma . Hidden inside a ten-thousand-year-old facility lies the greatest medical breakthrough in history—cures for diseases humanity still struggles to treat. Cancer. Neural degeneration. Genetic disorders. Knowledge meant to be shared freely. But for Dr. Sora Kim, this mission is personal. Ten years ago, she stole a life-saving cure from the most powerful pharmaceutical corporation in the sector after they chose profits over patients. She ran. She hid. She survived. Now Meridian has found her. With corporate warships blockading the planet and a ruthless executive demanding her surrender, the Salvage Runners must make an impossible choice: Give up one of their own… Or defend knowledge that could save billions. As ancient defenses awaken and reinforcements race across the stars, the crew must decide what family truly means—and whether freedom is worth the fight. Perfect for fans of: Character-driven space opera - Anti-corporate sci-fi thrillers - Found family dynamics - Ethical science fiction - High-stakes siege survival stories The Sora Conspiracy is Book Five in The Salvage Runners series—but can be enjoyed as a standalone sci-fi adventure. Ancient alien medical archive with cures for humanity’s deadliest diseases - Corporate conspiracy and pharmaceutical corruption - Found family crew dynamics - Emotional character-driven storytelling - High-stakes siege survival in deep space - Ethical science fiction exploring profit vs. morality - Perfect for fans of space opera with heart