Rath just assassinated a senator, and completed his final mission for the Janus Group. Now every Interstellar Police officer on Alberon is searching for him. If they don't find him, one of his fellowcontractorscertainly will ... and the most feared criminal organization in the galaxy has severe punishments for employees who break therules. Rath's only hope is to find the rogue contractorwho helped him escapea company deathtrap after his final mission. United, the two assassins might justgetfree from the Janus Groupand get what they're owed. But first they'll need to survive."