The Eye of Hermes: A Minerva Novel (Minerva Series)

In a far corner of the universe, two intelligent insects races, the bee-like Polistine and the Beetleguise have been engaged in a bitter war that has lasted 500 years. In fact, the only place in the universe were they are able to co-exist is on the the asteroid prison, Minerva, home to the worst alien criminals in the galaxy. Even with their inability to end this conflict, both races are faced with the knowledge that greater threats are on the horizon. First, an ancient gem with an insatiable appetite for energy has awaken from its long slumber. The only thing standing in its' way is Astral Engineer Kasidy Vulkner and the crew of the Mjolnir. Second, the tyrannical warlord Diabolix is making his way back into this dimension with plans for galactic conquest. And the only being that can stop him is an Abomination.