Since their first appearance in the Warrior Trilogy, the Kell Hounds have become one of the most storied mercenary units in BattleTech. Now, New York Times-bestselling author and Kell Hounds creator Michael A. Stackpole goes back to the Hounds' beginnings, when Morgan and Patrick Kell were just two smart, ambitious brothers-with a plan to revolutionize the world of mercenaries forever...

Not the Way the Smart Money Bets: Arriving on Galatea to launch the Kell Hounds, Morgan and Patrick Kell encounter a few obstacles, including a ruthless crime lord. But the Kell brothers have faced long odds before and come out on top...and this time will be no different...

A Tiny Bit of Rebellion: When Galatea is threatened by a religious zealot who wants to spread his repressive theocracy across the entire planet, the Kell Hounds have their first job: put down this uprising, and fast. But with thousands of converted civilians on his side, how will Morgan and Patrick end his misguided crusade without shedding innocent blood?

A Clever Bit of Fiction: When the Kell Hounds are hired to provide security for war games on Zavijava, Morgan Kell gets a chance to get to know Prince Ian Davion. But when raiders land, he suddenly faces two threats-stopping the invaders while protecting the Prince. And before the fighting is over, Morgan must make a dangerous choice, with the fate of three Great Houses lying in the balance...

If Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot...: Morgan Kell returns home to find his paramour, Veronica Matova, has vanished without a trace. Desperate to find her, Morgan tasks the Hounds to track her down-and uncovers a conspiracy to destroy the Kell Hounds' reputation using Veronica as a hostage. But these shadowy enemies don't realize who they're dealing with...and no force in the Inner Sphere will help them once Morgan Kell finds them...