"A fascinating and lyrical story, told with great invention..." - Peter Straub, author of Shadowland and Ghost Story"Not since Dune have we witnessed a power struggle of such awesome intensity!" Eric Van Lustbader, author of The Ninja and The Bourne Legacy."Packed with intrigue, spiced with romance . . ." -- Publishers Weekly"Fascinating . . . Recommended!" -- Booklist"Another fine book. A trilogy that is really one gigantic novel!" - BooklistShebat. A young woman challenging the Universe's greatest power, in order to save its most magnificent creation . . . the intelligent space-faring cruisers.The tumultuous climax of the greatest science fiction adventure story since "Dune."