Human being pioneers fleeing Earth for the promised land of New Eden discovered hell instead, falling prey towards the reptilian Kresh. But street-savvy Cyrus Gant escaped the aliens, rescued grasp telepath Klane, and began a desperate trip to head off the impending Kresh invasion of Globe. When the insectile Chirr and human cyborgs join the battle, Cyrus suddenly encounters a triple risk. Just by absorbing the powerful consciousness from the mortally wounded Klane will he stand a chance against the deadly enemies encircling him. However when a malevolent alien entity invades his mind, Cyrus should do battle in both external and inner space to save his spirit and his sanity. In the thrilling sequel to Alien Honor and Alien Shores, Cyrus rolls the dice to win the biggest award anyone has ever chased: the continuing future of humanity.