In this sequel to Survivors of the Darkness, it is 350 years in the future. Vice Consul Emily Walters is a direct descendant of Nickolas and Emily Mann. She is from the planet TerraI in the new solar system her ancestors migrated to 300 years ago. The next largest planet is Kryllia. Her sister Margaret married a Kryllian named Nemos. Both are deceased, leaving a son named Namios. He is in grave danger from her half brother, Edward. What she doesnt know is that there is a force working with Edward more dangerous than even he is. So she has to contact Nemoss brother, Othonos, because only in Kryllia will Namios be safe from Edward. She knows that Nemos was a halfling and suspects Othonos is too. Othonoss mother, Cyra, welcomes her grandson with open arms, but Emily is a different matter. Emilys knowledge could destroy her family. Can Emily be trusted? Cyra doesnt like the growing attraction between Emily and Othonos either. Any relationship between them could hurt her son, and she wont let that happen again. Throughout the dangers to all of them, Emily has visions of her ancestors appearing with advice and help.