Synopsis: From the back cover of the Ace first edition: "A ruler spent a lifetime wielding the sword to protect the secrets of the Glaive. A rogue left the fold of the Glaive to follow his own path to glory. Immortality was the prize in the ultimate showdown between the warrior and the rebel. Persea - As admired and respected outside of the Glaive as within, Iroshi was often called upon for her advice and wisdom. Summoned to the planet Djed, she hoped to settle the bitter dispute over a new life-prolonging drug called persea. But with Iroshi far from the protection of the Glaive, the rogue Martin Dukane would make his move. His obsession with Iroshi knew no bounds. And rather than see her powers wane with age, Dukane would make her legend immortal - even if he had to kill her to do it..."