S.L. Viehl introduces a new heroine, who is about to confront the truth about her own heritage... Professional shockball player Jory Rask is the fastest running back in the game, beloved by fans across Terra. But Jory Rask has a secret-in a xenophobic world that despises aliens, she is not quite human. When her mother dies-and her secret is revealed-Jory must honor her parent's last wishes and set out on a journey to find others like herself, those known as the Children of Honor. But in order to take the vengeance denied their mothers, they must undergo training at the Tana, the school for Blade Dancers-the most lethal killers in the galaxy. And in the heart of that school lies a deadly secret... Author Biography: S. L. Viehl was raised and educated in South Florida, where she now lives with her two children. A United States Air Force veteran, she has medical experience from both military and civilian trauma centers.