The Wolf Worlds

The Wolf Worlds is the second book in Chris Bunch and Allan Cole's The Sten Chronicles.

The Eternal Emperor needed the Lupus Cluster, otherwise known as the Wolf Worlds, brought under control. The cult of Talemon has gotten out of hand. One sect, called the Jannisars, have taken to piracy to acquire money and ships, and ruthlessly kill any captives who do not immediately and fervently convert. This is an especially bad thing since the Emperor himself had gifted the worlds to the then peaceful cult a few thousand years before. This mission could not be officially sanctioned by the Emperor.

Sten and his sidekick, Alex Kilgore take on the Jannisars, and win. Then Sten and his team, Mantis Team 13, get The Cluster under control. This is an amazing feat considering the team consists of two women, two men, two half-sentient mutant tigers, and an ET resembling a very grumpy, carnivorous teddy bear.

This book introduces the Bhor, a race of knuckle dragging Neanderthals, that drink heavily, fight and trade. Being militant and violent beings, they develop a great friendship with Sten and Alex Kilgore.