A battle for survival on a savage world of ice and death...After a lifetime of staining the sands of the arena with his enemies' blood, Talon is finally a free man, eager to make his own way through the galaxy. It doesn't go well...When a space battle devastates his ship, Talon finds himself crashing on the ice world of Neros. And his only ally, a feisty stowaway named Vaki, can't decide if she wants to help him or stick a knife in his back...Struggling to survive on the frigid world, Talon and Vaki must overcome freezing temperatures, violent earthquakes, and a horde of deadly creatures. Their only hope for escape lies in an alliance with Queen Katara, the exiled ruler of a brutal mining colony.But the seductive queen's bargain may prove even deadlier than the planet itself...Enter a galaxy of high adventure! Space fantasy fans will love Talon's latest conquest. Featuring epic space battles, a dark queen, and a horde of alien monsters...