Hellhole: Awakening

In "Hellhole: Awakening" by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson, rebel General Adolphus faces an impending crackdown after declaring independence from the corrupt Constellation. As he rallies the struggling Hellhole colony and forges connections with other Deep Zone worlds, the mighty fleet led by Commodore Escobar Hallholme poses a formidable threat. Meanwhile, the shadow-Xayans unite to defend their planet using "telemancy," but as new powers emerge, they uncover an even greater danger looming over them all. With disaster approaching, General Adolphus grapples with dwindling time and hope in a conflict that may have dire consequences for everyone involved.