“A veritable saga… by an author with a genuine flair for detailed originality, and narrative driven storytelling” -Midwest Book Review “A Sci-fi story that’ll keep you on your toes. It’s like Game of Thrones in Space!” -Kris H., Reader Review The Second Book in the Fire Fury Saga. The tendril invasion is imminent. The Bastion prepares to defend itself against the onslaught, calling in the fleets from the various council worlds. With so little intelligence on such horrific enemies, widespread panic sweeps through the station. Everything rests on winning this battle.Xan and Raiden, the only operatives of Black Shadow within the sector, are left to carry out the will of the Conclave ruling council.Meanwhile, unequipped for battle, Empress Norita commands the Saisei to set course for the Orellus system. They are en route to the planet Vella, where they have been given colonization rights by the Conclave. After centuries in space, the last of the human race finally has a chance for a new home world… but when they arrive, will they be prepared for what they find?