The award-winning Chikondra Trilogy continues... Zeteron's mission to weaken the Dil-Terra Interplanetary Alliance grows. The galactic union's leadership relies more than ever on its dedicated diplomatic corps to stem destabilization attempts and maintain tenuous peace. Critical missions force Senior Field Minister Warnach Sirinoya to face new, daunting perils. He must confront the dangers his vocation poses to his newfound personal peace and the life of his new advocate. Meanwhile, bringing fresh optimism and energy to her new career in diplomacy, Sandra Warner demonstrates the value of her intelligence, determination, and intuition in the face of adversity. She also gives Warnach something to ponder... Greater mysteries than he can ever hope to comprehend.