In a universe where ancient secrets clash with ruthless enemies, Kei, a battle-hardened Exoarcheologist from the war-torn planet of Rotari, longs for a peaceful life with his two daughters. Having escaped the relentless Krylans, Kei believes the worst is behind him. But when a sinister plot targets his friend Stacey and a crystal heist threatens the thriving Rotari energem trade, his fragile peace is shattered, pulling him back into a dangerous world that could destroy everything he holds dear.After narrowly escaping a harrowing abduction, Stacey-a product of Krylan's ruthless cloning program-finds a frozen corpse in the wilderness, its neck adorned with a cryptic amulet. What begins as a chance encounter rapidly escalates into a life-altering journey. The amulet's ancient power thrusts her into a role she never anticipated. But with power comes peril, and soon, Stacey finds herself hunted by enemies more deadly than she could have imagined.Catapulted into a perilous investigation, Kei and Stacey face a nightmare on the barren mining planet of Primerious: their ship is hijacked, their cargo is stolen, and their friend Rhen is kidnapped. Plunged into a deadly game with life-and-death stakes, Kei must fight to earn the money they need to escape the planet.Battling galactic thieves, navigating catastrophic disasters, and wrestling with their haunted pasts and growing attraction, Kei and Stacey uncover a chilling truth: their enemies are far closer than they ever imagined. They must summon every ounce of courage and resourcefulness to survive a final showdown that will push them to their limits. And with Kei's life hanging by a thread after a devastating accident, Stacey must master her newfound powers, or risk losing everything.Explore the Crystaverse Chronicles: Shadows Before the Flame (Prequel)The fall of Sigma Nine. The stargate prototype. The betrayal that burned everything down. Rorkk's Captive (Rotari Warriors, Book 1)A captured Earth woman. A haunted Rotari admiral. Can love survive between enemies? Dane's Fugitive (Rotari Warriors Book 2)Cyber-enhanced genius meets a fugitive with secrets that could end the war. Kei's Guardian and the Crystal Heist (Rotari Warriors Book 3)Rorkk's brother, a stolen crystal, and a deadly heist that could unravel the galaxy. Mila's Rescue (Rotari Warriors Book 4)Danger, desire, and defiance collide when Mila is kidnapped and forced to survive on a distant planet. Begin the saga. Feel the Burn.