A Silence In The Heavens: Book One Of The Proving Grounds Trilogy

Since the failure of the interplanetary communications system, the ages-long peace within The Republic of the Sphere has begun to shatter. Power-hungry factions — such as the Steel Wolves — are raiding vulnerable worlds to establish their own rule. As a gateway to Earth, the planet of Northwind has strategic value — making it an exposed target to the splintering factions emerging across The Republic. Duchess Tara Campbell will not allow her home to fall into enemy hands. The Republic sends Paladin Ezekial Crow and his BattleMech to help defend Northwind. MechWarrior Anastasia Kerensky, of the infamous bloodline, aims to possess Northwind. She must contend with the deadly politics of the Steel Wolves before she embarks on a conquest.