When darkness falls, the only hope is the return of the light.

With the war expanding to new frontiers, Marine Avery Shetty accepts that the Kedraalian Republic and the human species might not survive the struggle. Although he resents fighting for alien resources, he understands the need. But the potential cost in lives makes him question even necessity.

Across known space, the fragile human republic's influence and existence face tests no one could have ever imagined. Allies reveal their true nature, and enemies remain inscrutable, all while losses mount.

And on the home planet of Kedraal, a final strike against the invader provides promise, but at what cost?

Get Return of the Light to follow the thrilling military space opera saga, The Chronicle of the Final Light.