The planet Bienvenido isin crisis. It has finally escaped the Void, emerging into regularspace. But it's millions of light-years from Commonwealth assistance,and humans are battling the Fallers for control of their world. Thisrapacious adversary, evolved to destroy all sentient life, hasinfiltrated every level of human society—hijacking unwilling bodies soits citizens fear their leaders, friends, and family.Amysterious figure known as the Warrior Angel leads a desperateresistance. She's helped by forbidden Commonwealth technology, whichgives her a crucial edge. But the government obstructs the Angel'sefforts at every turn, blinded by prejudice and technophobia. As Fallersalso prepare to attack from the skies, she might need to inciterebellion to fight this invasion. But the odds seem impossible.Thenastronaut Ry Evine uncovers one last hope. On a mission against theenemy, his spacecraft damages an unidentified vessel. This crash-landson the planet carrying unexpected cargo: a baby. This extraordinaryCommonwealth child possesses knowledge that could save them all. But ifthe Fallers catch her, the people of Bienvenido will not survive