It has been thirty years since Jake and Arr settled down and gave up the mercenary trade. Arr's life is falling apart. During a spice delivery to Gamma 12 Jake's life is threatened. At the same time in a distant corner of the Rigil galaxy Arr's daughter and her partner are thrust into a situation where they must depend on each other in order to survive, but they may need Dad's help to get through their ordeal. Meanwhile, Targus has lost Damion Mitchell to retirement. Targus' search for a new medical officer for his crew leads him to a newly graduated Galactic Forces Academy officer, Terrell Sterling. Terrell has an unexpected connection to the Henu and enough personal baggage to choke a Tuldavian Swamp Lizard. All three plots collide in a spectacular finale that will leave you seeking more Star Traveler adventures.