Freedom's apprentice

Lael has survived being abducted and dumped on an alien planet, but now the real work begins. As a leader of the new human settlement, she must guide her people through political infighting and the constant dangers of their new home. With the alien Hegemony still watching, every decision could mean the difference between building a future and total annihilation. This story continues the journey of building a new society from the ground up against impossible odds.