The aggressive invaders from another galaxy cannot be stopped. The Composite keeps capturing system after system wiping out everything in its path, and there is no sign of a force capable of standing up to it.
In the search for allies, Gnat embarks on a long journey aimed at uniting the various branches of the human race. And though the potential for alliance is there, how can he convince them to set off to fight a suicidal war with such a disastrous balance of forces?
Beyond that, things aren’t as easy as they initially seemed with the humans from the far-off Empire, and they have a compelling reason not to enter this war which does not concern them. There's also the status of sole ruler of humanity at stake, which is not the kind of achievement that can be shared.
And that means one of the human leaders will have to back down.
My Opinion: 491 pages, $6.99, Not Available On Kindle Unlimited
*Full disclosure: I received and advanced copy for review. I purchased a copy when it became available.
This is an entry in the series that deserves some kudos. It brings in characters/forces from another of the author’s series, Perimeter Defense, rather smoothly and uses them well. You don’t have to have read that series to enjoy this book, there’s been enough setup of them in the last one to have them as a new and important faction in the story. I appreciated the update on the characters and the explanation on how that story world blends into this one.
Other than that, most of the story is a slice of life adventure with the main character (MC) advancing a bit on several storylines including the Composite and some setup for a next book conflict. Good stuff, if a little lighter on the action.
Overall, a good read. Especially if you’ve already read the Perimeter Defense series and liked those characters.
Score: 7.7 out of 10