Yo yo's, Corwin and Mara Gains live for the skies, piloting their ship, Black Betty, on the daily grind of cargo runs from planet to space station—up, down, repeat. But when a high-powered exec and his goons start booking passage, their simple life spirals into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. Smugglers, corrupt corporations, and a relentless Peacekeeper named Cassidy Chase all have their eyes on them—but for very different reasons. As the stakes rise, Corwin and Mara find themselves unwilling bait in a plot far bigger than they ever imagined. The deeper they dig, the clearer it becomes—someone isn't just moving illicit goods; they're moving something that could shake the galaxy.

With enemies in every shadow and allies who might not be what they seem, the Gains must decide: keep their heads down and fly safe or fight back and risk it all. Armed with an upgraded ship, quick wits, and Mara's no-nonsense way of dealing with problems (often involving a well-placed knee), they're about to prove that even small-time pilots can leave a big impact.