Like every other citizen of the Federation of Sentient Planets, Lunzie Mespil believed that no harm would come to her, but when the planet pirates attack the space liner on which she is a passenger, she might have to suffer more than just inconvenience.

She Was Only Twelve When They Destroyed Her WorldTwo great writers who go great together tell the story of a young woman sworn to destroy the pirates who orphaned her -- even if it takes a lifetime. Now she's a Fleet captain with one regret: not enough pirates.