The conclusion to the award-winning Book One of The Children of the Stars. Erik and Saiqa continue to grow in telepathic prowess. Nh'ghalu continues to manipulate and push Mai Quan deeper into committing war crimes. The Nh'Ghareen are just beyond the Oort cloud, preparing to attack Earth. The protagonists are beginning to understand who the enemy is and where they may be hiding, but is it too late.