He’s being hunted across the stars…

Vesuvius, the galaxy’s most infamous bounty hunter, faces his deadliest mission yet.

A whispered prophecy fuels chaos. Adam, a scarred slave boy marked as the savior, is missing. Vesuvius’s only goal is to find him and bring him back safely.

But powerful enemies conspire against him. The Nation issues a retrieval mandate, sending waves of deadly hunters and soldiers after Vesuvius. His allies are few, his resources limited.

To save Adam and redeem his own soul, Vesuvius must navigate treacherous alliances and deadly traps. Every step brings new dangers, every decision could be his last.

The fate of the galaxy teeters on a knife’s edge. If Vesuvius fails, the prophecy could bring about ruin instead of salvation.Will Vesuvius protect the boy?

If he does, will Adam be forced to be something he says he isn’t?

Or, will darkness consume them all?

Continue this rollicking science fiction adventure from bestseller David Beers, steeped in danger, loyalty, and a flicker of hope for the future.