Life Sentence

Convicted of murder, Willie Klein is sent to a penal colony on Domremy, where he is tasked with killing fellow colonists to protect himself from insectoid locals, all while navigating complex relationships and threats from both humans and extraterrestrial forces. His connection with Entara, an alien pleasure worker, offers moments of happiness that are ultimately disrupted by arranged marriage and ongoing conspiracies. As dangerous alliances form across planets, Willie and Entara face escalating dangers from various factions, challenging their understanding of trust and the value of life in a turbulent, future universe.