Gunrunner empress Hail Bristol must navigate alien politics and deadly plots to prevent an interspecies war, in this second novel of the Farian War space opera trilogy. In a surprise attack that killed many of her dearest subjects, Hail Bristol, empress of Indrana, has been captured by the Shen -- the most ruthless and fearsome aliens humanity has ever encountered. As she plots her escape, the centuries-long war between her captors and the Farians, their mortal enemies and Indrana's oldest allies, finally comes to a head. When her captors reveal a shocking vision of the future, Hail must make the unexpectedly difficult decision she's been avoiding: whether to back the Shen or the Farians. Staying neutral is no longer an option. Will Hail fight? Or will she fall? Praise for The Farian War Trilogy: "Action- and emotion-packed, folding political tension, personal relationships, and trauma into a vivid space opera that does not pull any punches." --Library Journal (starred review) "An exciting dose of space opera and political intrigue peppered with hard choices. Highly recommended!" --Booklist "Twisty and clever and magnificent, full of political maneuvers, space action, and genuine feeling." --Beth Cato, author of The Clockwork DaggerThe Farian War Trilogy There Before the Chaos Down Among the Dead Out Past the Stars For more from K. B. Wagers, check out: Indranan War Trilogy Behind the Throne After the Crown Beyond the Empire
