On a failed mission to look for a secret weapon, Shom Reuel of the Kestrel saves a man – twice. He looks human, apart from the lump on his forehead. It seems everyone wants him, but is he a friend or a deadly enemy? And will the shock of his identity cause Reuel to reveal his people's greatest secret?

On the way the crew have to deal with space battles, smugglers and fighting colonists. All while trying to fulfil two different missions. And they are one crewman short, which is a lot for a crew of eleven. How will they cope if they lose any more crew?

If you're a fan of stories like Star Trek and Firefly you'll love this book. This is the second exciting adventure for the Kestrel and her crew, but you don't need to have read Intruders (book one) in order to enjoy this one.

Amazon Review:
Many science fiction stories concentrate on the space innovations of new worlds and forget about the characters. Thomas uses the story as a vehicle for character interaction which makes it an all round cracking read. It's a good story, descriptive and imaginative. Well worth reading. I loved it.