Ghost of Winter — Stephen Kenson

A FROZEN PLANET...CAUGHT IN THE HEAT OF BATTLE.

All his life, Sturm Kintaro wanted to be a MechWarrior. Now, he is one--untested in combat, but eager to show his prowess and be transferred away from the backwater planet Kore. But he is about to get a bigger opportunity than he ever wanted when a band of interstellar pirates launches a surprise attack and takes control of the planet. After the rout, Sturm finds himself stranded in the frozen wastes of Kore with no `Mech, no help, and no hope....

Until he stumbles upon a long-hidden secret, one that will help him prove himself a worthy MechWarrior. Now, Sturm must wage a one-man war against the invading force--and resurrect a ghostly legend of Kore --if he is going to save his people from annihilation.