When Caine Riordan is made a figurehead in the rapidly evolving interactions between Terrans and the exosapients of the Accord, he becomes a target for repeated, violent objections to his position. Gannon's whiz-bang second Tales of the Terran Republic interstellar adventure delivers on the promise of the first (Fire with Fire). Which raises a terrifying possibility: what if the aliens' invasion of Earth is not one of conquest, but preemption? And what if their harrowing memories of a long‑past cataclysmic war makes them willing to do anything to keep it from reigniting?Įven if that means exterminating the human race.Īt the publisher’s request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

Clues point to a much earlier inter‑species apocalypse, buried in humanity’s own prehistory.

And when the technologically‑superior attackers sweep aside the solar system’s last defenses, and traitorous corporations invite the invaders to land ‘security forces,’ humanity fights back with its best weapons: cunning, inventiveness, and guts.īut as Earth hurtles towards a final trial by fire that is certain to scar its collective memory, Caine discovers that there may also be large and disturbing gaps in that memory. With Earth’s fleet shattered by a sneak attack and its survivors fighting for their lives, Caine must rely upon both his first contact and weaponry skills to contend with the non‑humanoid enemy. When reluctant interstellar diplomat and intelligence operative Caine Riordan returns from humanity’s first encounter with alien races, sudden war clouds burst. Science fiction adventure on a grand scale. Sequel to national bestseller Fire with Fire.

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