Uncharted Stars

In the thrilling sequel to The Zero Stone, Murdoc Jern and his feline partner search the vast spaceways for the source of the mysterious gem that leaves violence in its wake After nearly losing his freedom-and his life-Murdoc Jern continues his quest through inhabited space in search of the source of the Zero Stone. But others, dangerous outlaws willing to sacrifice human and alien life to satisfy their greed, also seek the mysterious treasure. The gem is the sole legacy of Murdoc's murdered father, and our hero won't rest until he understands why the ring holds the key to all the power in the universe.   With the Thieves' Guild hot on his trail, Murdoc and the feline mutant Eet board a ship that hurls them into the hyperspace of business-class galactic travel. From Lorgal, an inhospitable planet of burning suns and savage windstorms, they journey to Sororis, a frozen refuge for the humanoid outcasts of the criminal world. Their adventures culminate on Waystar, the asteroid stranglehold of the lawless Guild. There, a star map pillaged from the tomb of a long-dead civilization will finally unlock the secret of the Zero Stone . . . and reveal the shocking truth about Eet's heritage.