Pirates threaten tradeships in the human sector of the galaxy.

Someone has to stop them to prevent all trade from becoming prey.

That's where the Yrden Family Line comes in — and, oh yes, there's also revenge to consider.

The Damarg alien, Korsh, heads the pirates. His attack on the Yrden Lines flagship cost Colleen Yrden her husband — and her son, Brian, his father. The Yrdens need her more than ever, but she has secluded herself on the planet New Brittain. If they can get her back, will the idea of revenge motivate her enough to trade a peaceful life for war?