Major Octavia Pomona finds herself fighting with her every resource to not just win the battle at hand, but to survive every moment. Cagey, competent enemies inflict massive damages, and stay ahead of the game until the last move. Only at the final moment is there a possible taste of victory and it's not without a terrible price. There will be blood on the deck, the greatest death toll, and hearts broken for the pain and injuries suffered. It may have all started from an act of vengeance, yet it ends with worlds burning and even the rich and powerful are not safe from the hand of death.In the second novel of the Mercenary Octavia Pomona, the super-spy and secret agent for hire is facing the most deadly challenges in non-stop action. Brutal struggle is at hand with no rest in sight. Major Octavia must fight relentlessly, and lead her forces to victory or terrible death.