What rough beast
(Book)

"The Zhen Empire is in trouble. The Zhenko, the ruling caste, is barely managing to hold their Empire together. Humans aren't the only people horrified by what the Empire has done. As Zhen forces turn on each other, planetary populations cower in fear amid the chaos. Civil war has broken out and Tajen Hunt, Katherine Lawson, and Liam Kincaid all have roles to play in the outcome. As Tajen searches the outer regions in an attempt to find and recruit Zhen deserters to his side, Katherine heads for Marauder space to seek out technology their allies need. Liam, believing Tajen and Katherine are dead, must keep the human fleet alive as it is pursued by Zhen forces. As the final battle approaches, each of them will be tested to their absolute limits"--Cover page [4].