by John Ringo
First published 2011
Tyler Vernon stands on the bridge of Troy, a massive battle station that represents humanity's last hope against alien overlords. The war for Earth's freedom has escalated beyond anyone's imagination. What began as a fight for one planet now threatens to determine the fate of countless worlds across the galaxy. Vernon and his crew face overwhelming odds as enemy forces mass for a final assault. The alien empire has ruled through fear and oppression for generations, crushing any species that dares to resist. But humanity's unexpected defiance has sparked something dangerous for the tyrants: hope among their other subjects. Vernon knows that victory could liberate not just Earth but trigger a galactic uprising. Defeat means eternal darkness spreading across star systems for thousands of years. As battle stations engage and weapons fire lights up space, Vernon must make impossible choices about sacrifice and survival.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, space-opera, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: sacrifice, survival
Setting: Earth, Troy
Period: Future
399 pages · Hardcover · Baen