***Earth died long ago... ***

Humanity spread to every habitable planet within reach. Evolving independently, each new race governed itself until the Ministry was formed to rule them all.

Leuka is a fugitive...

She defied her orders and freed the laborers enslaved by the Ministry. But she never expected her actions to spark a revolution. Hunted by the government she once served, she flees to the desert. Her only ally—the Shadowman assassin sent to collect her head.

Raelon is tightening the noose...

He’s found his prey. Alone. Scared. It’s almost too easy. Having gained her trust, Raelon is one swift sword stroke away from completing his mission and earning back his place in the tribe. But something is stopping him. His instinct at war with his orders, he must make a choice that could cost him everything.