Synopsis

Seven months after the Second Massachusetts regiment arrived in Charleston, a fragile peace settled over the city, punctuated by the ever-present threat of the alien invaders. Tom, now holding political office, found himself stretched thin, balancing the resistance's fight against the invaders with the delicate task of maintaining order. His decision to integrate the rebel skitters into human defense forces sparked unease and whispers of betrayal, fueling suspicions that secrets were leaking to