This is a very interesting read, however, I almost didn't finish it. I read this story as part of The Galactic Genesis Compendium. I stars out slowly, and the beginning premise to me was a bit flimsy. Something about the book, and the writing style compelled me to continue reading. The book does pick up steam and the characters take on a life of their own. This story has some very interesting twists and turn in it. This book also stretches the boundarie of what is good and what is evil. I am off to read Empire's Soldier