A ship no one escapes from. A mission too impossible to execute.Rocked by the death of a critical team member and haunted by the sudden disappearance of another, Magnus and Awen fight to rally the remaining Gladio Umbra in the wake of their raid on Worru. They’re forced to solicit support from some of the galaxy’s most unlikely sources.But when Moldark’s forces show up unexpectedly, Magnus and Awen are torn between rescuing a missing gladia and protecting the larger mission. New revelations about the Paragon surface, forcing the fledgling rebel resistance to find a way onto Moldark’s command ship, the notorious super dreadnaught Black Labyrinth. The mission will be the Gladio Umbra's most challenging yet, pushing the team to the breaking point.Read the fifth installment of the best-selling series fans are calling a breath of fresh air. If you’re a fan of Galaxy’s Edge, Star Wars, or Renegade Star, you’ll love this epic scifi thrill ride. Amazon Best Seller Lists: #1 in Galactic Empire #1 in Space Marine #1 in Space Opera IF YOU BLINK, YOU DIE - Ruins of the Galaxy continues to captivate fans of science fiction,combining gritty military sci-fi, exploration, and expansive world-building. Check out what the critics are saying... ★★★★★ " Solid writing. Fun. Pew Pew, KTF!" --Nick Cole, best-selling co-author of Galaxy's Edge. ★★★★★ "If Ruins is your first Chaney/Hopper book, get ready for a lifelong alliance." --Wayne Thomas Batson, best-selling author of The Door Within Trilogy and The Myridian Constellation ★★★★★ "Expertly plotted and deftly paced, Ruins of the Galaxy evokes Star Wars with its cinematic scope, gritty battles, and wry humor. You won't want to put it down." --Kim Husband, Proofreader, Red Adept Editing ★★★★★ "Star Wars meets Halo. Fantastic!" --Josh Jensen, Amazon Reader ★★★★★ "If you love sci-fi and want to get your mind blown, look no further. Ruins ranks among my top three favorite sci-fi series ever." --Aaron Seaman, Amazon Reader ★★★★★ "Heart-pounding military sci-fi at its best! Own the field (OTF)!" --Dr. Aaron Campbell, Amazon Reader ★★★★★ "I loved it. Fun characters, great story, you won't be able to put it down." --Ricky Adams, Amazon Reader ★★★★★ "A grittier, more well thought out Star Wars style of universe. A lot of fun! Nice to know the next book is coming out soon." --Matthew Titus, Amazon Reader ★★★★★ "Astonishingly colorful characters that you can't help growing attached to, painted in a universe you could only hope to one day visit." --Elizabeth Bettger, Amazon Reader ★★★★★ "This is the best sci-fi space opera I have read since the Expanse series." --Shane Marolf, Amazon Reader ★★★★★ "Guaranteed to keep you reading from beginning to end." --Kevin Zoll, Amazon Reader ★★★★★ "The biggest surprise book of the summer." --Patrick R. Buchanan, Amazon Reader You can also join the Facebook group, "JN Chaney's Renegade Readers" for the latest news and discussions.