What if, in order to reclaim your heritage, you were abandoned to survive the most perilous ordeal of your life? What if this month-long journey traversed the harsh wilds of your own home planet and tested all the knowledge and resourcefulness of your Vesar training? And what if your human wife was commanded to accompany you? Can Vesarius and Dorinda both survive the Vwafar'ee, or will they perish in disgrace? Will their differences, cooperation and strengths be the keys to the entire Galactic Alliance's future? And will Captain Coty solve the mystery of the violent Orthop attacks in time to rescue his friends once they reach the Southern Gate? *Laura J. Kaighn of Lady Hawke Storytelling has been sharing stories since tweenhood. Her loves of nature, science, character and conflict continue to spur her craft. As a docent naturalist and the facilitator of two local writers' groups, Laura nurtures those interests in others as well. Please join her for these next adventures spanning space, time and timeless passions.* Warrior Ordeal is the third installment in the Vesar Warrior Legacy, Laura's ten-volume science fiction series. May the crew of the GAV Pompeii express the best in humanity, no matter what the species