Knights of the Chosen (Spirit of Empire, Book Two)

The Empire has collapsed. Aided by the Chessori, who wield an unbeatable mind weapon, Rebel domination of the sectors strengthens daily. Against such formidable opponents, hope for the future of Empire dims. The people of Earth are the only ones in the galaxy immune to the terrible mind weapon. The Chessori have been studying Earth for many years, trying to discover the reason for this immunity. The Empire asks for help, but if Earth agrees, the Chessori will surely retaliate. Yet failure to act is just as risky in the long run. Earth must save the Empire, and it must learn to save itself, as well. The process cannot be forced. It must be led, and time is short. Join the Queen and her Knights as they struggle to pull the remnants of a once great civilization from the ashes of defeat. Like the Phoenix, they will rise up, giving all that they are, and the galaxy will hear their call.