Schism

In "Schism (Triad, Book I)," the tenth installment of Catherine Asaro's acclaimed Skolian saga, listeners are taken back to the foundational years of the Skolian Empire amid the brewing war between Skolia and the Euban Traders. The narrative follows Sauscony, the determined daughter of Roca, as she defies her father's wishes to pursue a perilous military career, exacerbating tensions within her family. As fractures develop, the Eubans seize upon this discord, plotting to exploit the Skolian Empire's vulnerabilities for their own gain. This gripping tale serves as a pivotal entry point into a saga marked by political intrigue and interstellar conflict.