The clock is ticking in the struggle for galactic independence

Once rebels themselves facing off against the planet earth Confederation, the United States of North America is now the dominant force in negotiations with the interstellar Sh’daar Collective. But just as the Marines main out the last violent dissenters, an alien dispatch of unknown origin abruptly flees Earth’s orbit. Is it mere coincidence . or a terrifying omen?

Leader Alexander Koenig watches with great interest as USNA causes chase the runaways straight down. But upon initial contact, it’s not obvious where-or when-the staff is headed. For this bizarre species has somehow perfected the power to control time itself. Right now Koenig must decide whether he’s coping with angels of astonishing technological prowess . . . or the agencies of humanity’s damage.