A genetically engineered hunter is unleashed upon a hostile alien world, only to find himself the prey. Commander Khediv is a warrior of the Khedive, a species bred for combat and survival. His mission: to hunt the most dangerous game on the planet Xylos. But Xylos is not merely a hunting ground; it is a death trap, teeming with creatures that defy imagination and possess deadly adaptations. Khediv must use all his augmented abilities and tactical prowess to survive not only the planet's indigenous horrors but also the insidious machinations of his own creators, who may have a far more sinister purpose for his hunt.

Steve Perry's 'Prey' plunges readers into a visceral world of alien ecosystems and genetically enhanced warriors, a premise that promises intense action and speculative biological concepts. The narrative structure appears designed to build suspense as the hunter becomes the hunted, exploring themes of survival, identity, and the ethics of biological manipulation. The focus on detailed world-building and the protagonist's struggle against both external threats and internal programming suggests a story that appeals to fans of hard science fiction and action-oriented narratives. The book is likely to be appreciated for its imaginative creature design and its exploration of a warrior's existential crisis within a dangerous, engineered existence.