Jessica Keller replaces Emmerich Wachturm as . Her first task: returning home and not only convincing to build her a new fleet, but then to allow her to use it to help the . Their common enemy? An A.I. in control of an entire star empire. Politics of Republic and Empire must be overcome. Secret missions get plotted. Careers are made. And lives are lost. --the sixth novel of the Chronicles of Jessica Keller--Jessica must confront both politicians and her most alien enemy. Be sure to enjoy the rest of the series, starting with