An epic novel of science fiction adventure and alien vampires. A stranger from another planet is headed to Earth on a quest to find an ancient enemy of the state who has been condemned on her world. Through a quirky turn of fortune she winds up serving on the military starship Destiny's Forge, where the crew is haunted by murder and sabotage. Over time she becomes a catalyst for change, and soon learns that the fate of two worlds has been placed in her hands. A stand alone book in the Heirs of The Dragon's Blood series.