Mind mapping, the technology developed to tame the warrior psyche of aggressive races, is at the heart of Marissa's mission to Seneschal. Her mandate is to change the hearts and minds of the natives of this war-torn planet. But her team's technology is no match for the hypnotic draw of a legendary, long-abandoned cave complex which changes them, instead, in unpredictable and mysterious ways. A child about to be born in these ancient caverns may be able to accomplish what they cannot. Myth, magic and mind-probing technology are combined in this exciting science fiction tale of exploitation, redemption and romance.