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Garrett Michael Brown
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By:
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D. Ward Cornell
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An Armada destroyed. Renewed Enemy attacks. Piracy on major interstellar shipping lanes. Talk of a new sector security alliance. A wedding under threat.
The Ascendancy Saga continues.
With the Confederation unable to project military power into the sector, neighboring allies press the Earth Alliance for protection and transportation services. Michael proposes a bold new initiative to secure the sector and promote its prosperity. Eugene and Kelly discover the secret to destroying the Enemy once and for all. And a new young species takes its first steps into interstellar space.
Meanwhile, Confederation hardliners do everything in their power to stop Michael and the Earth Alliance from succeeding.
Can Michael pull all the pieces together in time to avoid disaster?
Another fast-paced sci-fi from D. Ward Cornell. Buckle your seat belt and get ready for the ride.
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