Publisher's Synopsis
Absolute power corrupts absolutely is a proverbial saying that has over the course of human history been proven out time and time again. Four light-years from Earth, the absence of a codified system of laws or judgment has created a vacuum which has, like a cancerous growth, allowed the dictator of a small kingdom to thrive. Without law, it is impossible to discern between saint and sinner or punish anyone for their crimes. In the meantime, Dave Sexton's experimentation with a potentially devastating weapon becomes the stuff of legend. A growing bond forms between two individuals from different colonies. Will their long-distance relationship survive the turmoil of colonial development? And in the end, a rogue pilot's foray to the dark side of the planet attracts unwanted attention from alien neighbors. Are the human settlers prepared to survive an international incident? Read Forged in Flames to find out!
