In this young-adult dystopian science-fiction action-adventure, a brutal kidnapping draws a group of children into the heart of the Emperor’s stronghold, the impenetrable Iron Fortress. Life in the Fellstone Labor Compound is hard enough, with mandatory work assignments, near-starvation, and being bullied by Blueband thugs. And when Cheff’s Uncle Karf is arrested on suspicion of crimes against the Imperium and imprisoned in the Iron Fortress, no one will help him, not even the mysterious FRM. It’s up to Cheff and his ragtag band of political prisoners from the Fellstone Labor Compound to do the impossible. How can a bunch of school kids prevail against the mighty Imperium when they’re not even allowed to leave the Labor Compound? Operation Break Iron is an epic adventure about friendship, trust, loyalty, and the triumph of the human spirit. This science-fiction novel is recommended for teens, young adults, and adults of all ages. Contains 17 full-color illustrations.