Kris Longknife V. Tired of being the target for assassins, naval officer Kris Longknife takes leave for some well-earned R and R on the world of New Eden. But her military status requires her to be on hand at societal functions - where she discovers that new Eden isn't the paradise her superiors were led to believe it was. Kris finds herself caught in the cross-hairs of unknown enemies who want her dead. Factions, both legitimate and underground, vie for control of the planet. And one major political player is taking strategic advantage of the chaos to unleash a personal vendetta against Kris. Cover art by Scott Grimando.