Holding a galaxy together ain’t easy, especially when that galaxy is out to kill you. Doug Lancer is on the run. When the peace-keeping military known as the Federation and the law-enforcing Galactic Rangers join forces, forming the Galactic Empire, things quickly go south, especially for anyone not on-board. Hunted by his former brothers, Lancer is reduced to bounty-hunting to survive. When his path crosses with an ex-imperial fighter pilot fleeing the Empire, things get even worse. Can he stick to his convictions and oath as a Ranger, or will he fold under the pressure? And how can he and the band of outlaws he teams with hope to stand up to a galaxy-spanning empire without getting blown to space debris?

When justice turns to vengeance, those we love pay the price. Doug’s world is falling apart around him. The death of an old friend and mentor has left him in a well of doubt, questioning his worth and future as a Galactic Ranger. The galaxy edges ever closer to disaster despite the efforts of him and his crew. Returning to Lavtak, the three seek out the comforting heart of an old friend, but are horrified to find her missing, signs pointing to her kidnapping. Amid his grief and the race to find the woman who loves him, he discovers a ruthless assassin stalking his crew. Can he protect his friends, find his missing girl, and stop the ever-growing threat of the Empire? Or will all his fears come to fruition and his days as a Ranger come to a crashing end?