Born in the throes of violence! Teeming with conflict ever since! Constant struggle is the way of our universe and the heart of this thrilling collection of stories. Get caught up in the excitement of cosmic gods at war over battleground Earth...a life-or-death battle between alien races claiming the legacy of a monstrous humanity...apocalyptic strife over the adoption of a vicious alien infant...and the blitzing of a world dominated by bloodthirsty dragons. Experience one spectacular clash after another in the unforgettable words of USA Today bestselling author Robert Jeschonek, a scifi champion with a Star Trek and Doctor Who pedigree...plus a story co-written with Mike Resnick, the legendary winner of five Hugo Awards and a Nebula.