They asked for the impossible and he delivered — so why does it feel like he's being punished?

When a ruthless commander takes over the moon, he has it out for Carter Ash. The commander sends him to a tiny settlement to defend it with the worst soldiers for the job. Carter’s only support comes from an unexpected place: an enticing alien diplomat.

That’s not all, however — the meager soldiers he has are being hunted and killed by something outside the colony.

An old enemy is back, and they’re out...