Surviving was just the beginning. Now, can Brian faces his deepest fears ?He has already faced the dangers of the outlying worlds, pirates and mad AIs, surviving, but with deep scars. He has also made powerful enemies along the way.Separated from his friends, facing both jealousy from colleagues and hatred from enemies, and with a new set of skills to master, the odds stack up against Brian while everyone else is betting against him.Can he find new allies and new strengths? In the paradise of the perfectly balanced Core World, can Brian find his own place?