Dr. Janet Avlen and her partner, Dr. Yasmin, are about to revolutionize interstellar travel with their groundbreaking Q-JAY upgrade, a leap forward for the gravity drive. But when a routine test on a Sky Patrol starship goes catastrophically wrong, Janet inadvertently creates a weapon with devastating potential-one even the highest-ranking officials of Sky Patrol never anticipated.

Haunted by her failure, Janet is determined to uncover the truth behind the disaster. With the help of her closest friend, Vilnus, she begins to rebuild her shattered life. But forces beyond her control are closing in. A rogue government agent and a ruthless arms dealer each have their own plans for Janet's dangerous discovery, leaving her trapped in a deadly game of manipulation and sacrifice.

Janet must choose: save herself and her friend, or risk the lives of billions. Can she defy everyone else's intentions-or will her legacy be written in the ashes of a dying star?