4000 years after a catastrophe poisoned Earth's atmosphere, descendants of the 1 billion survivors have created a new life in the New Expanse. British space smuggler Kyne Dibasi, indebted to Bahir Hashin, must take on one last job before his freedom is restored. This job is to hunt down and capture Cuaras XLIV, the one in possession of the stone that began the destruction of Earth those many years ago. Now, Kyne must decide whether to hand her over and gain his freedom or help her and be on the run forever, with his old nemesis, Dr. Rogaud Loore, behind his every step.
—Stephonika W, Kaye