This is the story of John Pitzer and Nancy Griffin as they go through life as young adults in a society which has reverted to an Old West culture as far as guns are concerned. They form a bodyguard service while still in high school and continue to live as bodyguards after they graduate. Their major activity turns into protecting against kidnappings, but they have many other adventures, too. 17 chapters.
Born and raised on the colony world helped to shape Drake. Losing both his parents only helped him learn more about the world. When Sara and Jen came into his life he used that to save them and bring them home.
A squad of combat soldiers are betrayed and used as bait. Years later the only survivor is still trying to find peace. The one responsible for betraying his squad is trying to come back and other senior officers need the survivor out of the way.