Peacemaker (Foreigner)

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In the fifteenth installment of Cherryh's Foreigner space opera series, civil war on the atevi world has ended, and Cajeiri, the heir of Tabini-aiji, is set to celebrate his ninth birthday. Bren Cameron, a skilled human diplomat, has arranged for Cajeiri's three special friends from the starship Phoenix to join the festivities. After a turbulent year, this celebration signifies safety and stability, with the aiji back in power and the world watching. However, Bren uncovers alarming evidence of compromised security within the aiji's high office. The Assassins' Guild, crucial to law enforcement and protection in atevi society, is under the control of a man intent on regressing the world by two centuries. Bren learns of a decades-old plot woven through Guild actions, and the imminent public celebration presents the perfect opportunity for the enemy to strike. With the lives of Cajeiri, his innocent human guests, and the ruling family at risk, Bren and his allies must act decisively. They face a critical choice: make the first move or risk losing everything. This installment can be enjoyed by casual readers as part of the broader series.