Against the Empire: The Dominion and Michian
by Jeffrey Quyle
In the fifth volume of the Ingenairii Series, Alec lies in a coma for days, recovering from the extraordinary effort he used to save his companions in the lacertii wars. When he awakens, the army is disbanded, Imelda has left, and his powers are gone. For Alec, heartbroken and desolate, only a long pilgrimage to John Mark's cavern offers any hope of recovery. What the Saint offers instead is a series of remarkable adventures that open Alec's eyes to a great new danger to the Dominion and to his own soul. If Alec can survive the overwhelming challenges, he may be able to achieve survival - for his nation, his heart, and himself.