If you think blowing up a mining colony messes up your life, imagine what it's like getting dumped into another universe.

I'm Maya Vaa Cascan, shapeshifter and second in command of the starship Wraith.

Our new mission is to locate and return a rogue scientist. I'm not exactly thrilled about the fact that there are terrorists after her too, but at least I'm not the one in charge this time.

Until Tyton and I get separated—in another universe. One ruled by the ferocious Djall. And this time... the universe is really out to get me.