As war ravages the colony world of Prescott, young engineer Kovacs finds his life turned upside down when his innovative mecha designs become the key to survival. Thrust into a whirlwind of destruction and urgency, he must balance his pursuit of engineering perfection with the grim reality of the battlefield. Every choice he makes could mean the difference between salvation and annihilation.

Meanwhile, Sergeant Jackie Stewart leads her squad of gritty survivors through relentless skirmishes, piloting cutting-edge machines in desperate attempts to turn the tide. But as the enemy closes in, she grapples with losing her hard-won autonomy and the rising stakes of a conflict that threatens to consume everything.

In The Crucible, ingenuity clashes with firepower, and the line between hero and casualty grows thinner by the hour. For Kovacs and Jackie, survival isn't enough -- they must forge a path to victory in the inferno of war.

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• Publication Date: January 14, 2025
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• Print Length: 389 Pages
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