Download or read book Crossing Destiny's Mantle written by Scott O. Jones and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2007-04-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Locked in a vicious battle for domination and survival, two old races struggle across space. The Tyronial EmpireâÂÂs desire for revenge has placed the Protectorate Authority at the brink of extinction. With their forces pushed to the breaking point, the embattled Authority leaders look to a mysterious vortex for hope. Leading the AuthorityâÂÂs prized flagship into this unknown phenomenon, Daric Konan hopes to find answers to the cryptic circumstances surrounding his mission. While his people make a final stand against their enemy, the intrepid, starship commander finds himself battling sabotage and a dark secret that threatens to destroy his mission and the people closest to him. Daric has no idea that his efforts may be too late to prevent the inevitable from consuming everything he knows.