Plot

Set in 7028 in the galaxy called the New Expanse, space smuggler Kyne Dibasi must pay off his two-year debt to the Hashin smuggling cartel by tracking down a woman named Cuaras and returning her and her "stolen" cargo to Bahir Hashin. However, Dibasi learns along the way that Cuaras is more than she seems, and her precious cargo is in fact the stone that wiped out nearly all life on Earth 4000 years ago. And when renegade scientist Dr. Rogaud Loore comes into the picture, the two must reluctantly join forces in order to keep the stone from falling into the hands of their old nemesis.—Anonymous

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