Conventions of War

In the climactic final episode of Walter Jon Williams' Dread Empire’s Fall trilogy, Captain Gareth Martinez and Lieutenant Lady Caroline Sula navigate opposing fronts in a galaxy on the brink of war against the ruthless alien Naxid. With Martinez orchestrating a daring plan that could change the tide of battle—and jeopardize his career—Sula employs relentless guerilla tactics, ultimately resorting to a bold final gambit. This epic space adventure promises to deliver thrilling twists and profound stakes as the fate of the Empire hangs in the balance.