The Edge of Justice — Robert Luis Rabello

As the moment of my execution drew nearer, as the squad of raised rifles fired in final judgment against other prisoners and fellow traitors, I reflected upon the events leading up to my court martial, its finding of guilt, and my death sentence. I could not have imagined, when my nation's army turned northward in its campaign of conquest, that the core ideals creating my sense of citizenship would be tested and found wanting.Nor would I have believed that a young woman, relying upon her faith in God, could survive the might of our invading army, escape the devastation of her homeland and flee to safety among strangers far away. Our chance encounter, a few brief but fateful moments, forced me to reconsider my dreams, my motives, and the thoughts that inspired my deeds. This change ultimately led to the demise of my military career.Her influence extended far beyond my own life, lovingly touching the experience of a troubled young Tamarian soldier. His courage and tenacity enabled a tiny nation to stand firmly against an invading force unmatched in battlefield success. Together, this boy and the refugee girl would face the disapproval of friends and family, find their fragile relationship tested in the realm of rumor, yet ultimately find themselves at the center of my own conflict in choosing right from wrong.Their story blends with mine. This book explains our collective experience in living on the edge of justice.