A Human settlement is destroyed and all signs point to an Yrmak raid as Imperial agents Tian Axmar and Brent Walker scour the site for clues. One thing they never expected to find was a survivor, a rare alien feline with unusual talents.As tensions between Humans and Yrmaks ratchet to the point of no return, Tian and Brent must bring all their cyborg skills to bear as they follow a dangerous trail of deception and misdirection.The feline, now dubbed Puss and strongly bonded to Tian, holds the key to many of the questions driving the investigation. Unfortunately, that bond drives a wedge between Brent and Tian's working relationship, leaving Brent with second thoughts about his decision to become a cyborg.As the evidence unfolds, it becomes clear that a devious plot to incite an interspecies war will strike at the very heart of the Empire. With lives at risk, there's no time to waste. Racing against the clock, Brent, Tian, and Puss must stop the planned carnage, and this time for Brent and Tian… it's personal. Greta van der Rol lives not far from the coast in Queensland, Australia and describes herself as an author, a photographer, an animal lover, and a space nut.She writes stories laced with politics, history, and mystery with a side salad of romance. Most of her work is space opera, but she has written paranormal and historical fiction. Dryden universe books feature a Human Empire and a number of alien species, notably the warlike Yrmaks. The stories feature action, adventure, and a scoop of romance. Most of the books are stand alone, but Eye of the Mother, For the Greater Good, and Retribution feature the same characters.
