Book excerpt: The epic galaxy-spanning adventure continues! The Order controls all. Under their rule, it is said that no crime goes unpunished for the Order sees all. Commit a crime, forfeit all. Even the far off planetary system of Paliy cannot escape the Order. For it is there that a young man sworn to protect the Star of the Galaxy is about to pay the ultimate price. His death will mark the beginning of a new era but another must step forward to take his place. Can a young outcast from beyond the Rift save the Star of the Galaxy while protecting its innocence?