Viv Ahvren is a young man desperately searching for his place in a new and alien world. Risking his own future and his sister' s freedom, his quest leads him to rumors that could destroy the planet T' Chin and all who live within its high stone walls. When at last the facts are discovered, Viv must face an expensive truth and decide if his journey is worth continuing. In intricate detail, Hilari Bell weaves a tale of danger and suspense that will captivate readers and draw them into a wholly imaginative world.