The conquered space is shaking in anticipation of colossal changes - centuries-old foundations are crumbling, the Confederation is staggering, greedy oligarchs, power-hungry local kings and criminals of all stripes are weaving intrigues and preparing to fight for a place under the stars. Far from Yarra, Guy Cormac faces one of his worst nightmares - and to return home he will have to overcome himself, break free and go through new amazing worlds, deal with old enemies and find new friends. The third book of the Sector Atlantic series, in which he Majesty half-horse, half-crocodile Guy Jedidiah Cormac continues to get into trouble, grumble, demonstrate a lack of sense of humor and crush skulls, of course.