Empire's Rift: The Baedecker Invasion (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781647090142)

A Tale of Galactic Warfare and Unlikely Heroes

The Naplian Empire's relentless war of expansion against the Grand Alliance has taken a dire turn. In a devastating surprise attack, their vital serjaum fuel reserves are obliterated, leaving the empire on the brink of collapse. In a desperate bid for salvation, Admiral Daviont, commander of the Third Stellar Naval Corps, embarks on a perilous journey to the fringes of Terran space in search of a massive, untapped source of serjaum in the Baedecker Star System. However, his bold move does not go unnoticed. The Briddarri, mortal enemies of the Naplians, dispatch their own task force to thwart his mission.

At Baedecker Four, starfighter pilot and governor's son, Taggart "Tag" Wester, struggles to navigate the volatile temper of his wing commander. When an emergency call resurrects a dangerous foe from his past, Tag is thrust into a trial like no other. The days of defying orders and chasing dreams are over; the time for true valor has arrived.

Meanwhile, Elden Selva is driven by a mission to revive the defeated Northern Alliance. Tasked with retrieving the remains of Truppen cybernetic soldiers, Elden is compelled by his father's legacy as a leader in the Consular Wars to rebuild the armies and reignite the flames of rebellion. Yet, his mission is complicated by his enduring affection for a woman from his past. What he discovers on the barren plains of Baedecker Four is far more than he anticipated, and the ensuing conflict irrevocably transforms both him and the woman he loves.

In the cold silence of space, the dormant Truppen cybernetic soldiers of the Northern Alliance await reactivation. Their awakening will unleash a new breed of warfare.

As invaders and defenders collide, the fate of the galaxy hangs in the balance. Empires will clash, kingdoms will crumble, heroes will rise, and nightmares will be unleashed.

Empire's Rift is a gripping saga of courage, love, and the unyielding struggle for survival. The battle for the Baedecker Star System marks the beginning of a conflict that will shape the destiny of the entire galaxy.