Since Fleet Admiral Irons woke from stasis he has been focused on rebuilding and restoring the Federation. He has fought internal politics as well as assassins and strife within his own reborn navy. But above it all 1 force has stood in the way of restoring peace and civilization to the galaxy, the pirate empire of Horath. For years the navy has fought a see-saw battle across multiple star systems. They have gotten the upperhand and have steadily pushed the pirates back to their home star system. But, the pirates aren't willing to surrender tamely. They have thousands of ships and millions of tons of battle fortresses waiting in Horath, all set to turn it into a cauldron of death and destruction. Admiral Irons only recourse is a... Blockade
You can only push a guy so far before he pushes back. Irons has had enough and he shows he can be ruthless to both enemies and allies alike. this fast paced story was a great edition to the series and I hate I will have to wait till next year to find out what happen s next.
Could not put it down. Once more Chris does a fantastic job of keeping you on the edge of your seat in anticipation for what the next page brings. Absolutely love reading books of the federation