First published 2000
The planet Darkover is torn by rebellion, as the Terran Empire seeks to crush its hard-won autonomy. Kerwin Leynier, a half-human, half-Darkovan telepath, is caught in the crossfire. Torn between his loyalty to his Terran heritage and his love for his Darkovan homeland, Kerwin must navigate a web of intrigue, betrayal, and shocking revelations to decide the fate of his people. In this climactic chapter of the Darkover saga, the stakes have never been higher - the future of an entire world hangs in the balance.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, political-thriller
Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water
544 pages · Mass Market Paperback · DAW