In the early 22nd century, humans' electronic reproductions, known as engrams, have been sent on fact-finding missions throughout the known universe—searching for signs of alien life. But what they find exceeds their wildest dreams—in nightmarish proportions. "Includes one of the most heart-stopping moments I've encountered in a novel in years." (Jack McDevitt)

After the destruction of Earth, human Caryl Hatzis and human engram Peter Alander must learn how to unleash the power of the Gifts in order to conquer a legion of deadly alien ships that arrive to exterminate what is left of the human race. Original.

Earth has been destroyed, and with it the natural order of things. What little that remains of humanity is caught between the Spinners and the Starfish, unsure whether to run, hide, or fight back. None of the options is particularly attractive, and none offers much hope for survival.