Synopsis: "One Marine. A ragtag group of mercenaries. The fate of mankind. Lance Corporal Zack Salvator has proven himself to be a hero. But it hasn't come without a price. The alien Emperor has put a contract on his head and vows revenge. After the ruthless destruction of Zack's homeworld, he sets out on an unsanctioned mission to rescue the civilian hostages--among them, his beloved girlfriend, Honor. But to get the job done, he must utilize the help of a ragtag group of unsavory mercenaries. Zack must risk everything to save the woman he loves. But can he fulfill his destiny as a corrupt bureaucracy, ruthless aliens, and deadly assassins conspire against him? The Tarvaax are poised to dominate the Federation and eliminate the scourge of mankind. If Zack fails, humanity will perish!" – quoted from this book's product page on Amazon.com as of 2017-07-07.