With the GCH on the ropes, Jackson risks everything to turn the tide of the war before it's too late. It all comes down to this in 'Legacy - The Shroud of Darkness'. The action-packed fifth installment of the Legacy series. The GCH is in full lockdown after the deadly attack on one of its core systems, its desperation mounting. While Command considers its next move, Captain William Jackson and Admiral Valentyen devise a risky plan to steal critical intel in order to take down the Imperium's crippling weapon, the Shroud of Darkness. Jackson must venture deep into enemy territory once more, putting his life on the line as he travels on an unarmed cargo ship on a perilous trade mission with the GCH's only allies inside the Imperium, the enigmatic Mantises. But first, they'll need to evade the deadly Scorpion raiders that plague the route to the Mantis system, hunting and mutilating the crews who dare to support their former slaves. If they succeed, the GCH Fleet will need to react quickly, mounting a massive offensive that could turn the tide of the war, or be their final battle. The fate of the Confederation rests on discovering the secrets of the Shroud of Darkness and taking it down once and for all. No matter the cost. This is the continuing story of William Jackson and the fifth book in the Legacy series.