How do you choose between fuel and freedom?

President Vera Koslova of Russia seeks to return Russia back to a superpower using oil and gas revenues. Neighboring countries fear Russia will use her energy supply to exert political influence. Even the Americans are nervous. But Koslova's subsea natural gas pipeline is saving Europe from its worst energy crisis in decades.

Then the gas stops flowing—cyberterrorism. Koslova's enemies claim she ordered it to show power and control, but Lithuanian journalist Lena Markus discovers the truth. Revealing it may drive Koslova to war. Saying nothing may plunge Europe into darkness.

In Book Four of the Amber War series, natural gas becomes a terrifying weapon in Russia's political arsenal. Is China her next target?