First published 2003
Captain Laurent Zai commands the last line of defense against the relentless Rix. With his lone frigate, he must hold back the aliens' deadly assault. Meanwhile, his lover Senator Nara Oxham navigates a perilous political dance with the Emperor, who hides a terrifying secret that could cost entire worlds. As the battle rages across the stars, Zai and Nara confront the consequences of their choices and the impossible sacrifices they must make.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, space-opera, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, sacrifice
Setting: The Empire
Period: The Future
336 pages · Paperback · Tor Books