When a Human settlement is wiped out, all signs point to an Yrmak raid. Imperial agents Tian Axmar and Brent Walker are sent to investigate—but what they find changes everything. Amid the ruins, they discover a single survivor: a rare alien feline with extraordinary abilities.

As tensions between Humans and Yrmaks spiral toward war, Tian and Brent must use every ounce of their cyborg skills to untangle a web of deception and betrayal. The creature—quickly dubbed Puss and strongly bonded to Tian—may hold the key to the mystery. But that bond drives a wedge between Tian and Brent, forcing him to question his decision to become a cyborg.

As the evidence unfolds, it becomes clear that a devious plot to incite an interspecies war will strike at the very heart of the Empire. With lives at risk, there’s no time to waste. Racing against the clock, Brent, Tian, and Puss must stop the planned carnage, and this time for Brent and Tian… it’s personal.

This novel is the second story starring Brent Walker and Tian Axmar. Like the other Dryden books, it’s a space opera full of action and adventure, with a romance thrown in. And there’s a new character – Puss.

If you’d like to read a bit more about Princess Amira and Admiral Ul-Mellor, take a look at A Matter of Trust. How Tian and Brent got together is the story in Eye of the Mother.

“This story has all the elements I like in science fiction romance – strong, multi-dimensional characters, adventure, exciting action, good versus despicable evil, mystery and, in this case, a small dollop of romance”

“The best thing is the new pet. That is the Puss in space part of the title. Puss in a really great character. She is much more than just a cat. Great story for cat fans.”