Years have passed over the small town since the day that he sent home Kalikora, a female red dragon he hatched and nurtured. And it ever haunts him: even though he has maintained comforting connection with her, he dreams of strange places and vicious creatures, disturbing enough to take its toll on his life. Then one evening, Adok Coda and Meredith Brunnel come to visit with a warning. Now, Kalikora desires the impossible - she wants to return to Earth to Sam. Sam needs to solve political intrigue in both worlds while staying on top of his homework.