The hot, desert planet of Helio is ruled by a tyrannical government who keeps the people living in constant fear. Hailey's sudden arrival has forced the government to take harsh action in order to ensure that she doesn't make a move against them. She soon learns just how terrible the tyrant Kahn Kridar and his Walinzi soldiers are as she begins to lead the Revolution. Will she be able to free the people of the planet Helio? And at what cost?