Deathstalker Legacy — Simon R. Green

Owen Deathstalker sacrificed his life to save all of Humanity. In the two hundred years since his passing, the Empire has prospered in a Golden Age of peace among aliens, humans, and Ms. with hope and liberty for all. Now, on the human homeworld of Logres, a new king is about to be crowned.

Douglas Campbell has no enthusiasm for ascending the throne, but as the sole remaining heir, he puts aside the desires of his heart and picks up the reins of duty. His first act upon being crowned is to select Lewis Deathstalker--Owen's descendant--as his Champion and Protector.

But threatening the new order is one man's desire for revenge. A revenge that will unite all of the enemies of the Empire in an attempt to bring the Golden Age into ruin...