She survived the cold embrace of the void. Now, she must face the fires of total war.

Captain Perseverance Andrews is lucky to be alive. After a brush with death that left her in a medpod for weeks, she is back on the bridge and more determined than ever. But the Inter-Planetary Commonwealth she serves is at a breaking point.

While the galaxy settles into the uneasy lull of a “Phony War,” the Rodinan Federation and the Chinese Republics are not resting—they are rearming.

Given command of the cutting-edge HMS Raleigh—a heavy cruiser boasting devastating 155mm photon cannons—Perseverance finds herself on the front lines of a shifting conflict. The mission is simple but deadly: hunt down the pirates preying on vital shipping lanes and prepare for the storm that is coming.

But the threat isn’t just in the stars. With treacherous security leaks within the Admiralty and political infighting threatening to stall the Commonwealth’s industrial might, the war is being fought on two fronts.

As the enemy unveils their terrifying new innovation—the dreadnought—the Royal Navy’s numerical disadvantage becomes a death sentence. Alongside her partner, Captain Saint John Powell, Perseverance must lead a green crew of outgunned ships against a force twice their size.

In a galaxy where one tactical error means total annihilation, Perseverance will prove that the enemy might have more ships, but they don’t have her courage.

Book 2 in a gripping military sci-fi adventure that showcases tactical ingenuity and the unyielding spirit of those who stand on the front lines.

Fans of starship combat, strategic warfare, and compelling leadership will be captivated by this thrilling tale.