Assembly's Folly (Antecedents' Legacy Book 5)

Zander and his crew return from a near-impossible victory only to face a different kind of battle: the politics of the Assembly. Called before one of the galaxy's two major governing hubs, Zander finds his unorthodox tactics and reputation under intense scrutiny from powerful figures who question both his methods and his allegiances. What begins as a tribunal expands into something more dangerous, as old enemies maneuver behind the scenes and an assignment emerges that may be designed to destroy him: reclaiming a world long overrun by a relentless alien swarm.

Andrea Parsneau brings her signature clarity and warmth to a sprawling ensemble cast, distinguishing characters with the kind of consistency that rewards listeners who have followed the series from the beginning. Her pacing suits Schinhofen's mix of military tension and crew camaraderie, handling both action sequences and quieter interpersonal moments with equal conviction. At over ten hours, the runtime never drags.