A repressive galactic Imperium intends to conquer another star system when said star system destroys their access to the galaxy.   A lone prisoner, Eli, finds himself scrubbing toilets for the intended victim.   After five long years, Eli Finds himself free but immersed in a plot to thwart the imperium he had served.

Moren does a nice job with his characters.   Eli and his PTS is sadly demonstrative of many of our current service people coming home from the wars.   Eli’s teaming up with enemies of his former employer is not far fetched as his home had been a former victim of the imperium. 

Kovalic’s special operations squad tackles a mystery and Eli ends up being torn between sibling rivalry, operational success and self loathing.

I enjoyed the book.