The Imperium Navy is but a shattered remnant of its former glory. The Drek, Druzsni and Kroor have all been attacked and decimated by the F'gat Ynos. Only a handful of humans have survived and most of them live in simple squalor on Earth with the Lord Cardinal Alos Alos Napaj, away from the ever-prying eyes of the Ynos. If Ailanthus' plan is to succeed, now is the time for its fulfillment. The Thrumbo Worms are being collected but the Guiders, under the tutelage of Christl, are not ready. Thus ends the saga of Ailanthus and his friends as they fight to the bitter end in a hopeless attempt to destroy the Ynos before they destroy everything. R. Peter Ubtrent was born in New York City but moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico at the age of eight. Although he has lived in both Florida and California, he seems to have settled in Edgewood, New Mexico for the moment.Writing since high school, Peter has self-published seven science fiction novels, six in one series called 'Dark Pilgrim' and one stand-alone titled 'Eternity's Handmaiden.'Peter has obtained bachelor's degrees in astrophyics, history, and Secondary Education, has a Master's degree in military history and has a Doctorate in military studies.When he's not writing, Peter works in his gardens or builds wooden and plastic models. He has been married to Genevieve for over sixteen years. Futuristic space opera that follows five characters from their break-out within a Penal Colony to their final climatic battle to save humanity.
