“impressively real ... from its seedy bars to its spirituality to its fictional historical figures." – Kirkus Reviews
“compelling science fiction, centered on an admirable woman who fights for her family in a chaotic galaxy. – Foreword Reviews
“an adventurous tale of past pain, false narratives, and above all hope; for resisting the tyranny of corrupt individuals.” – ***** Ellie Mitchell, Goodreads.

After surviving her parents' murder and a decade long crusade to silence her, Meriel built a quiet life with John and stepdaughters in the far-star colonies.
So what could go wrong? Everything.
Riots erupt in Haven’s overcrowded refugee camps, and coyotes dump immigrants in the desert. Criminals who prey on the innocent claim her home world—and its citizens—as their own. And they’re not afraid to destroy a space station or a colony to get it.
But when Meriel gets in their way, they come for her family and friends, and the time for hiding is over. But to protect them, she must face the horrors she’s been hiding from, and the monster who created them.

“riveting read and engrossing … a well written science fiction tale of those who … fight for justice despite the obstacles” –Gold Medal, International Review of Books

"...a storyline filled with awe, an allegory about an innocent woman in a universe that is prepared to crush her." ***** Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews

“This was one of the best sci-fi books I have ever read!!” ***** Amazon reviewer