The first novel in "Solar Queen" series, followed by Plague Ship, Postmarked the Stars and others.

The novel follows Dane Thorson, a newbie apprentice cargo master on board of a Free Trader spaceship Solar Queen, and his adventures on a recently discovered planet.

The first new Solar Queen novel in 23 years. This fast-paced adventure launches Captain Jellico and the crew of the Solar Queen--whose previous thrilling exploits include such sf classics as Postmarked the Stars and Sargasso of Space--on their most treacherous expedition yet.