A Soldier in the Borderlands

On a drought-stricken planet, fourteen-year-old soldier Tánashen has committed terrible acts for the Citadel, believing it protects his brother from raiders. When he's captured by these 'raiders,' Tánashen discovers the Citadel's lies and their true oppressive nature. Now, he must risk everything to save his brother and liberate his homeland, even as he grapples with the unsettling truth that not all lies are entirely false.