Copernicus Smith, everyone's favorite starship repairman, scoundrel and deep-cover spy, has stumbled upon a conspiracy of galactic proportions. It has also gotten him beat up, near death and a captive of the secretive Ryness Cartel. And they will continue to torture him until he reveals what he knows. The problem: He knows nothing. Now Adam Cain, Sherri Valentine and Riyad Tarazi are on the hunt for their friend and on-again, off-again teammate. But just when our heroes think they have the mystery figured out, something new jumps up that throws all their assumptions into a tailspin. This a conspiracy larger and more complex than anyone could imagine, and with the fate of the galaxy in the balance. Welcome to The Human Chronicles Legacy Series, a new set of stories featuring all your favorite characters from the original series. And throughout them all, Adam, Sherri and Riyad-as well as the mutants Panur and Lila-play prominent roles. This is same classic science fiction adventure, sarcastic banter, and situational humor you've come to expect from T. R. Harris. Now gear up, grab a weapon and get ready for the ride of a lifetime.