Space. It's where Sfolan has lived his life. His father's the captain of a tradeship. It's what Sfolan's destined for too. But an unexpected mutiny has left him stranded on an alien world. He's alone, with no food, no money, no prospects - until he lands the one job that might make it possible for him to get back into space. It's not like he really need to know what he's delivering. Does he?

Before Sfolan joined the Star Runner, before he became part of the crew destined to shape his life, he was marooned on an alien planet when his ship left without him. This is the story that helped shaped his journey back where he belonged.