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The galaxy sits on the brink of war between the Illyrican Empire and the Commonwealth. Simon Kovalic, the Commonwealth’s top spy, and Kyle Rankin—who is actually Eli Brody, a former Caledonian exile—find themselves pulled into a conspiracy that threatens to erupt into full-scale conflict. The two must work together, confronting hidden truths and impossible choices, to prevent the fragile peace from collapsing.
First publish date: 2017
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Dan Moren
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