One attempt on her life has failed. Now, another assassin trails Eva Karlson as she journeys to Tal Midres on a peace mission. In the exciting sequel to The Last Child of Tole, Eva is joined by her old companions, General Kell and Ed Butler. The new team leader, Commodore Peter Walker, is charged with the success of the mission. Eva has been focused on her job as intergalactic peace ambassador and has had little time to explore the human half of her nature. Now she must acknowledge a growing attraction towards the dynamic Commodore. Their adventure reaches a dangerous level when Walker must use all the resources of his team to intervene when the assassin moves in for the kill.