Crown of Slaves (David Weber) Books in Order

A Manticoran operative and a Havenite secret agent uncover a slaving operation tied to a larger conspiracy. Their uneasy partnership leads them to the planet Torch, where freeing victims is only the first step, and survival depends on trust they don’t have.

The newly independent planet Torch becomes a target as old enemies and hidden financiers try to pull it back into bondage. While agents race to expose the plot, Torch’s leaders must build defenses and legitimacy under constant pressure.

Zilwicki and Cachat take on a covert mission that drags them into espionage, sabotage, and hard diplomatic bargains. The closer they get to the truth behind a string of attacks, the more they realize the real enemy wants the chaos to spread.

Torch’s struggle reaches a breaking point as conspirators tighten the noose and open conflict looms. Allies are scarce, secrets are expensive, and a few wrong moves could ignite a war that burns far beyond one small star nation.