Imagine a galaxy on the brink! Admiral Adam Max MacBride, a battle-hardened hero of a fading empire, is one step away from hanging up his space-boots. But destiny has a wicked sense of humor. Empress Juliana? Let's just say her grip on the throne is looser than a zero-G tether, and her royal consort, Prince Wylan, is giving off some seriously unsettling vibes. Legend whispers he's a direct descendant of the mythic King Arthur, who supposedly warped in from a bizarre realm called Earth via a shifting enigma known as Caer Pedryvan – the revolving castle! MacBride isn't buying the fairy tales, but the Arthur connection is real; it runs in his own bloodline too. When Cynddew, a respected Druid chaplain, bursts onto the scene with a dire warning and a chilling prisoner – a young coxswain suspected of being a host for a parasitic polymorph – MacBride's retirement plans are officially torpedoed. What he witnesses next will send shivers down your spine. Staring into the prisoner's vacant eyes, devoid of any human spark, MacBride confronts a terrifying truth: an intelligent, shape-shifting slime has arrived, ready to infiltrate and obliterate all higher life forms. The nightmare has returned. MacBride remembers Verunda – a vibrant world annihilated by these very creatures. Now, after the Verundan massacre, they're back, threatening to engulf the entire galaxy. Where did they come from? Can they be stopped? The answers remain shrouded in terrifying mystery. Then comes the night MacBride seeks to resign, to finally claim his peace. But a glimpse into Prince Wylan's eyes under the flickering candlelight reveals a horrifying connection to the spreading decay within the empire. Retirement is no longer an option. He's thrust into the role of virtual dictator, tasked with crushing rebellion in the legendary city of Avalon and battling an invasion from the unknown. Mutiny brews within the fleet, and a cryptic summons to a Druid ceremony unveils a shocking secret: a dormant, untamed power lies within MacBride himself! Prepare for a mind-bending journey across galaxies and through the mists of time! This is the heritage of King Arthur twisted into a cosmic battle for survival. From the acclaimed author of "The Forgotten Planet" comes a suspense-fueled saga where ancient legends collide with futuristic terror. Get ready to question everything you thought you knew about reality!