In 2078, Earth was invaded.

Tria Stevens distinguishes herself in the war against the Drackennishan, only to be betrayed by her lover. At the mercy of the enemy, she must fight for continued survival on the bloody sands of an alien arena. Survival isn’t her only goal, after the Katarr warrior Mrir is placed in charge of her. He arms her not only with knowledge and training, but with hope for a life beyond the Blood Pit.

Novella with word count of 33,351. #1 in a series.