Darkness LoomsThe Void is ComingPart 8 of a 10 Part serialThe civil unrest that has quaked the Federation for centuries has finally ended. With Cerilyn's main source of income now put down, the chiefs of the three tribes have been summoned to Terra III to renegotiate their treaty and decide a new future for a planet of barbarians.This includes Cairn, who must show her recognizable face to the universe.A reverberation is instantly felt throughout the Federation. Although Cairn wants nothing more than to lead her people and be in love, her father has different ideas.It's time for the great Nerilis Dunsman to beat the drums of death.Waiting in the wings, however, is another man waiting to stop him. And he has the money to pay Cerilyn for their best.Even if it means bringing Sonall and Sulim out of retirement.This is a prequel serial to the main CROSS series. There are ten parts total.