Ever since the USSWalkercame from another world war to defy the terrifying Grik and diabolical Dominion, Matt Reddy and his crew have given their all to protect the oppressed Lemurians. But with theWalkerin desperate need of repairs just as the Grik's First General is poised to strike, Reddy is desperate. Ever since the USSWalkercame from another world war to defy the terrifying Grik and diabolical Dominion, Matt Reddy and his crew have given their all to protect the oppressed Lemurians. But with theWalkerin desperate need of repairs just as the Grik's First General is poised to strike, Reddy is desperate. With more enemies than ever before arrayed against them, the crew of theWalkerneeds new allies. That means combing the lethal wilds of Madagascar to find the Lemurians' fabled ancestors, as well as the enigmatic dwellers east of the Pass of Fire. But what Reddy's crew unearths may be more than they can handle-discoveries so shattering they could tilt the balance of the war in either direction. But Reddy's greatest adversary is from his past- a madman named Kurokawa whose single-minded mission of revenge will shake the Alliance to its core and raise the stakes to the most personal and terrifying levels Reddy has ever faced. Praise for the Destroyermen series 'Taylor Anderson . . . has steamed to the forefront of alternative history.' E. E. Knight, national bestselling Author 'A new, genuinely different 'alternate Earth' story.' David Weber,New York Timesbestselling author 'Gripping and riveting.' S.M. Stirling,New York Timesbestselling author 'Intriguing what-ifs . . . combine with churning, bloodthirsty warfare.'Kirkus Reviews 'Action sci-fi doesn't get significantly better than this.'Booklist

Author Biography

Taylor Anderson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Destroyermen series, including Straits of Hell, Deadly Shores, and Storm Surge. A gunmaker and forensic ballistic archaeologist, Taylor has been a technical and dialogue consultant for movies and documentaries, and an award-winning member of the National Historical Honor Society and of the United States Field Artillery Association. He has a master's degree in history and has taught that subject at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. He lives in nearby Granbury with his family.