The Call of Honor

In "The Call of Honor," the eighteenth book in D.J. Holmes’ Empire Rising series, the aftermath of the Karacknid Civil War sets the stage for intense interstellar conflict, with Tanaka-lan aiming to conquer humanity and Earth's defenders planning a strategic offensive. As tensions rise and new battles emerge, characters like James, Christine, and Jonathan find themselves drawn into the escalating war, each driven by their own sense of duty and honor. The story launches the Second Karacknid War arc, promising further complexity and action in a universe on the brink of chaos.