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In a distant interstellar empire, Ahvrem grows weary of endless campaigns against alien worlds. Determined to protect his sister from an arranged marriage, he announces his resignation as a soldier and embarks on a perilous quest. Amidst political intrigue, he pursues the shadowy figure rumored to be planning the Emperor’s assassination, forcing him to confront betrayal, loyalty, and the cost of freedom.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Hilari Bell
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