Admiral Jared Mertz returns to the New Terran Empire a conquering hero. But not everyone cheers his success.

Crown Prince Ethan Bandar tried to kill Jared once. Paranoia and ambition demands he succeed this time.

Only Jared’s sister and their battle-hardened allies stand between him and death.

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