Ruler of Naught

In the sequel to The Phoenix in Flight, Brandon vlith-Arkad has barely escaped assassination and now finds himself the reluctant heir to the Panarchy, driven by a singular goal: to rescue his father, the Panarch. As he navigates a treacherous landscape filled with enemies—from the Dol'jharians who captured his father to the Rifter pirate crew that aided his escape—Brandon faces mounting challenges that threaten not only his mission but also the fate of the galaxy. With ancient weapons and the remnants of a shaken navy at his command, he must stay one step ahead as the battle for power intensifies, putting everything on the line.