Sigma Tau Ceti IV. An idyllic, underdeveloped planet currently under secret study by the United Planetary Alliance. A planet 400 years behind Earth's technology - except for three separate reports of a modern energy weapon in use. Who would dare introduce such a weapon and violate one of the Alliance's strictest constitutional laws? How could it happen? It is up to Captain Jazak Sullivan to find out how, and why. His investigation leads his crew to set up a temporary base near one of the reported sightings, with a young Alliance Cultural Observer and his brilliant but eccentric younger sister. Eccentric - or just plain crazy? Jack Sullivan can't decide, and the skittery girl won't let a doctor near her long enough to find out. The longer they stay, the more lies appear, and the more secrets are coming to light. Sullivan is convinced the girl may hold the answer - if only he can get her to trust him. What happens next will pit Jack Sullivan against the formidable reach of Tomas Ivanov in a battle to save the Kirushenkos from themselves. Book 3 in the Best Intentions series.