Méridien

In the second novel of The Silver Ships series, the Méridiens return to Confederation space only to find that half of it has been devastated by the silver ships. Determined to confront humanity's enemy, Alex Racine and his crew seek assistance from the Independents, free-thinking radicals who have been ostracized from Méridien society. As they race against time to prepare for an impending attack on the planet Bellamonde, alliances are forged and secrets are revealed, setting the stage for a dramatic confrontation.