Deception at Pitfall: Mike Murray traveled across the galaxy to reach Clypsis, where he hoped to get a chance to race faster-than-light ships. He found a place for himself among the dreamers and pilots of a thousand worlds. But the competition is fierce. When a racing accident greatly injures his rival, Mike is accused of tampering with the ship. In the midst of preparing for an upcoming race, he must clear his name by unmasking the saboteur.