Shadows Approach (Dark Empire, #1)

In the aftermath of the Kalquorian civil war and the defeat of the Bi'is invasion fleet, the empire has enjoyed peace. A new Earth has been born. A Kalquorian leads the Galactic Council of Planets. An era of harmony seems assured.

However, new dangers arrive on the horizon. Earth governor Stacy Nichols finds herself at odds with powerful opponents who want Earth II to return to the old ways that led to the demise of their original planet. They'll do anything to stop her, especially when they...