Tartus: Escalation: 2

The battle for Athenia proved the enemy can be fought; and Tartus now stands shielded by a revolutionary satellite defense system. But the rest of the system remains exposed. Beyond their universe, the Masters regroup and prepare a far more deliberate assault. When the portals open again, it will not be against a single city, but against the vulnerable colonies and moons scattered across the system. To prevent that, ancient divisions must fall. Clerics train beside security forces. Mages abandon isolation. And the brilliant young Jiva drives science into dangerous new territory, racing to extend Tartus' protection before time runs out. Victory secured one world. Now they must defend them all-against an assault that may be nothing more than a calculated diversion, while something far deadlier takes shape.

Pagina's: 471, Paperback, Independently published