About the book: 2005 / Distant future... Earthlings are the new masters of the Galaxy and the only owners of the unique technological heritage of the extinct race of "aliens"... Peaceful and wise Ildirans are allies of humanity... But there is no peace among people. After all, they have long been divided into Three Branches, hating each other... Thus begins the "Saga of the Seven Suns" by Kevin J. Anderson, Brian Herbert's co-author on the prequels to "Dune". A saga comparable in scale and excitement to "Dune" itself... The saga of monarchs and mutants, scientists and space pirates, warriors and diplomats. A saga about a great war and great courage!