<B>The highly-anticipated new novel in the <I>Sholan Alliance</I> series </B> <BR><BR> A new alliance has formed among the feline Sholans, the humans, and the Valtegan Primes. Determinedto retake the Valtegan planet that is the seat of the empire, the alliance seeks to reinstate the rightful heir to the throne and restore peace in the galaxy. Branded as a traitor by his own people, Sholan telepath and warrior Kusac must join forces with a former enemy, but now they have become true allies in the campaign to reclaim the empire-or die trying.