summary

Summary

Shadow of the Hegemon is a continuation of the story from the Battle School series, where the main character is Bean, one of the students of Battle School. After the victory over the aliens, the child commanders return to Earth, where a new struggle for power and influence awaits them. Peter Wiggin, Ender's brother, seeks to become the Hegemon of Earth and uses Bean and other graduates of the school in his political games. Bean faces the kidnapping of his friends and the threat of global war, which forces him to use all his intellect and strategic skills to save them and prevent catastrophe. The book explores themes of power, betrayal, and moral choice in the context of political instability.