Every one of Lalonde's books is an incredible drama and exciting, action-packed scifi story. However, the Spinward Fringe series is the capstone of space opera, military, and galactic political intrigue incorporating science advances that I couldn't have dreamed up in my entire lifetime. This book was a fantastic bridge into the next coming great war and possibly one for the fate of the galaxy. Incredible and captivating book! Highly Recommend, but start from the beginning! It's quite the tale.