The prison world is free. Or is it?A grieving Kane Pythen, exiled on Petra light years from his family, has found a haven among the inmates he aided in a failed escape attempt. But after a devastating attack on their settlement, he must lead a dangerous foray into Bone Tribe territory, in search of a new home before the impending winter finishes them off. Worse, the expedition uncovers a plot to seize control of Petra that could kill millions, including Kane and his friends.
The shadowy forces in Farside are on the move, too, intent on eliminating all enemies. And in Ported Space, the powerful Petra Compact is hunting for the explosive prisoner records that were smuggled offworld--which have fallen into the hands of Kane's wife, Tayla .
The prison world is free. Or is it?A grieving Kane Pythen, exiled on Petra light years from his family, has found a haven among the inmates he aided in a failed escape attempt. But after a devastating attack on their settlement, he must lead a dangerous foray into Bone Tribe territory, in search of a new home before the impending winter finishes them off. Worse, the expedition uncovers a plot to seize control of Petra that could kill millions, including Kane and his friends.
The shadowy forces in Farside are on the move, too, intent on eliminating all enemies. And in Ported Space, the powerful Petra Compact is hunting for the explosive prisoner records that were smuggled offworld--which have fallen into the hands of Kane's wife, Tayla .