The Sundering

In "The Dread Empire of the Shaa," Walter Jon Williams continues the thrilling saga begun in "The Praxis," delving into a universe embroiled in conflict as freedom remains out of reach for countless sentient races long enslaved. With the fall of the Shaa, a new and formidable enemy arises: the ruthless insectoid Naxids, eager to seize power through violence and domination. Amidst this chaos, two heroes, Lord Gareth Martinez and the daring pilot Lady Caroline Sula, rise to prominence, their legendary exploits igniting hope in a war-torn galaxy. As an epic battle looms at the loyalist stronghold of Zanshaa, the fate of the universe hangs in the balance.