The Faded Sun Trilogy

The Faded Sun trilogy by C. J. Cherryh is collected in one volume, weaving a tale of the mri-tall, a secretive race of mercenary soldiers facing extinction after devastating losses to a destructive enemy known as humans. As the remnants of their society grapple with their dire fate, three individuals—a warrior, a priestess, and an unlikely human ally—embark on a quest to rediscover their ancient roots and save their people from annihilation. This epic saga explores themes of honor, survival, and redemption against a backdrop of interstellar conflict.