Luther Grim was a legend, a soldier both feared and revered. Rising from a mere recruit to Colonel in just six years, he carved his name into history with ruthless efficiency and unshakable command. But when the war ended, he chose retirement over power, retreating to the cold solitude of the Empire’s northern wilderness. Peace, however, was never meant for men like him. When Lieutenant General Oswell Kinsler arrives at his doorstep with a proposition to lead a covert force against growing threats within and beyond the Empire. Luther is forced to confront the truth he’s been avoiding. The war may have ended, but the world is still bleeding. And the only thing standing between order and chaos is him.