In the fifth installment of The Continuum Dealer series, the Brethren, led by Jaikayus and Sloan, have rebranded themselves mercenaries and offer their services to all, including the banking planet. Lee, Raul, and Hannah help Ethan all they can, but can they protect him from the hooded figure attending all his naming ceremonies. Other personalities from Ethan's past round out the cast of characters driven by jealousies and greed. Strange adventures await all on bizarre new planets.