Alone beyond the edge of Civilization.A routine exploration mission explodes into chaos 2.8 billion miles from home and throws Commander Jephora Cochrane and the crew of the prospector ship Jakob Waltz into a crisis that will test their experience to the limit. After a puzzling message from Fleet Chancellor Roja adds to the confusion, Cochrane isn't sure who he can trust. Yet somehow, regardless of their hidden secrets, he must push his crew to new levels to save their ship. Together they make a discovery that will alter the course of history. A secret, buried at the edge of the solar system, which is the key to changing everything.But only if Humanity can survive until the truth gets out.