Moving Target Av Elizabeth Moon

<p>Ky Vatta was a military cadet destined for great things, until an act of kindness incurred her Academy''s wrath and ended her career.<br><br>Instead of the expected disgrace, her rich trader family gave her captaincy of a small ship, to sell for scrap. In flagrant disregard of orders, she saw the opportunity to make a profit and save the ship. <br><br>Several upgrades later, Ky is determined to retain the ship and her independence in the cut-throat world of interplanetary trading. But a threat emerges that challenges even her sharp wits and, if she survives, could leave the military forever in her debt . . .<br><br>''An action-packed read, complete with zero-g combat sequences, exploding ship mines, stratagems, and intrigue . . . Definitely recommended'' <i>The Book Smugglers</i></p>