DOES THE BIGGEST THREAT LIE WITHIN? In the far future humanity has left Earth to create a
glorious empire. Now this interstellar network of worlds faces disaster - but can three
individuals save their people? The empire's outposts are utterly dependent on each other for
resources a safeguard against war and a way in which rulers can exert control. This relies on
extra-dimensional pathways between the stars connecting worlds. But this 'Flow' is changing
course which could plunge every colony into fatal isolation. A scientist will risk his life to
inform the empire's ruler. A scion of a Merchant House stumbles upon conspirators seeking
power. And the new Empress of the Interdependency must battle lies rebellion and treason. Yet
as they work to save a civilization on the brink of collapse others have very different plans
. . . PRAISE FOR JOHN SCALZI 'Clever dialogue fast-paced story and strong characters'The Times
'Scalzi is one of the slickest writers that SF has ever produced'Wall Street Journal 'His
speculative elements are top-notch'Washington Post
