Authority Reign: The Ruins of Hope: Book 2

Sometimes being the hero is not enough.

Despite Quartis and his crew’s valiant stand against Ez’ylt’s forces, all they have to show for their efforts is a wrecked ship and a broken treaty. Stranded on Ixiis Minor with no apparent escape, emotions flare as the commander and his crew realize the hostile wildlife is not the only danger that threatens the Romulos Squad. Quartis must confront the demons of his past as they resurface amidst the chaos if he ever hopes for he and his crew to make it back to familiar territory. Tensions rise when the squad encounters a mysterious stranger who offers his assistance. Should they take a leap of faith and trust him, or will his presence only complicate matters further. Upon returning home, Quartis is forced to confront the harsh truth: every victory comes at a price, and sometimes that price is paid in blood. Meanwhile, Aali, armed with only her hope and the best of intentions, sets out to change their fates. But will her actions ease the pains of war, or will they worsen the already precarious situation?