Deep within Syndicate Worlds space, the Alliance fleet continues its dangerous journey home under the command of Captain John Black Jack Geary, who was revived after a century spent in suspended animation. Gearys victories over the enemy have earned him both the respect and the envy of his fellow officers.pGeary has made many risky decisions as commander, especially in ordering the Alliance fleet back to the Lakota Star System, where it was nearly destroyed by the Syndics. Its a desperate gamble that may buy Geary just enough time to prepare for the Syndics inevitable return, and give the fleet a fighting chance at survival.pBut even as he struggles to stay one step ahead of the enemy, Geary must face conspirators within his own fleet who want a change of command and are willing to do anything to bring it about. Geary knows that his fleet must stand together or the Syndic forces will tear them apart.pBONUS AUDIO: Author Jack Campbell explains why he sees iValianti as the latest in a long tradition of sea stories.

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