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Salvec and Jelic are best friends born into elite bloodlines in another universe. Salvec is proud to continue his family's legacy of exemplary military service to their homeworld, Nevidia. Jelic excels in science and engineering. They grow up as brothers, but their paths are about to diverge in unimaginable ways.
The inhabitants of Nevidia and its surrounding galaxy have little memory of the horrific, bloody battles fought to achieve epochs of peaceful stability. There are only scraps of a prophecy that foretell of a catastrophic event. An ancient evil has reemerged to fulfill this destructive plan. As this malicious force takes on a familiar form, the two friends are locked in combat that spans more than one universe, including our own. Salvec's ships crash land on the Earth's moon while escaping their enemy. He reaches out to humans nearby for help, taking a chance with the unknown life forms. With time running short, the humans and Nevidians work together to fight for their mutual survival.
Stevens' writing is tight and focused, which suits the narrative's complexity. The characters are developed through smart dialogue and intense battle scenes. The author provides an interesting historical backdrop that continues to be revealed in critical moments. However, the story's continuity could have been improved with some additional editing. Stevens vividly describes the spaceships and other technology making it easy to visualize the futuristic setting. This book will definitely appeal to sci-fi fans and readers who love epics about the conflict between good and evil. Stevens has crafted a dynamic, compelling saga that will leave readers wanting a second novel to continue the tale.