In the near future 15 year old Serenity is crowned the Queen of a nation that covers most of the world. Granted great authority but bound by tradition not to use it she struggles with her role. A violent and unexpected attack on her palace forces Serenity into making a decision on how to use her authority. The lives of millions depend on what this young girl decides. This is a fast paced action novel filled with combat scenes and philosophical struggles. In her adventure Serenity is joined by an experienced warrior, a paralyzed woman and a young boy with a knack for mechanical engineering. Through the danger and excitement they experience as a group these characters form a bond. But even the strongest bonds can be broken by death or by betrayal. What is the difference between power and authority? What is freedom and how many deaths does it take to get there? Join Serenity as she travails to answer those questions.