First published 1994
Genetically engineered to impersonate his famous brother, Mark Vorkosigan stages a daring rescue mission to the outlaw planet Jackson's Whole. But when the plan goes awry, Mark must confront his own violent past and the haunting shadow of the brother he was created to replace. In a race against time, Miles Vorkosigan must save not only his mercenary fleet, but the very brother who once sought to destroy him.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, thriller, action
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Jackson's Whole
Period: 20th-century
560 pages · Paperback · Baen Books
Content warnings: violence