A chance for escape becomes a chance for redemption.

Maeve Cavainna is running and her wings won't save her. The infamous bounty hunter, Logan Coldhand, chases close behind her and intends to drag Maeve back to the planet of Axis to collect the high price on her head. When he finally corners her, the long chase seems to be over... until a frightened alien girl stumbles into their fight and begs for their protection. Maeve and Logan call a reluctant end to their battle and promise to help the girl, but they have agreed to far more than they know.

Can the fragile peace between hunter and mark hold long enough to save the lives that depend on them?

Crucible of Starsis the first book of the Reforged Trilogy. It was previously published as Anvil of Tears.