The Crystal Ship: Book II of the Slave Empire series - Paperback

by T. C. Southwell (Author)

A deadly envoy, a brave girl, a crystal ship and an inevitable fate. Rayne dreads the coming of the Crystal Ship and the legendary monster it bears. An Envoy has been here before and destroyed a world, an event almost lost in the mists of time. One man remembers, however, whose life was all but destroyed when he confronted the creature, and who went on to build an empire on blood and tears. The mysterious, masked Shrike saved millions by creating the Slave Empire, and Rayne must have his help if she is to defeat the Envoy and fulfil the prophecy. The task seems impossible, even with the guidance of the ancient AI left behind to guard its sleeping creators. The battle to protect her will bring three galactic empires to the brink of war.

Author Biography

T. C. Southwell was born in Sri Lanka and moved to the Seychelles with her family when she was a baby. She spent her formative years exploring the islands - mostly alone. Naturally, her imagination flourished and she developed a keen love of other worlds. The family travelled through Europe and Africa and, after the death of her father, settled in South Africa. T. C. Southwell has written over thirty novels and five screenplays. Her hobbies include motorcycling, horse riding and art, and she is now a full-time author.