Welcome to high adventure on the frontier of known space Midshipman Wesley Edwards and his crew mates continue to explore the Spinward Trail, opening new planets for human settlement. The intrepid crew of the Confederate Scout ship Star Seeker have survived whatever the frontier has thrown at them. From giant acid spitting cockroaches to tiny green worms that secrete neurotoxins: the crews strength, determination and character have brought them through. Now they face an even more dangerous beast - man. Someone has targeted the Osmani ursoid Arnog for assassination, but no one knows who. How will the Seekers face this newest challenge?