Earth is at war with an alien race known as the Daak. Jace Tucker has survived for more than a year, only to be left for dead. After helping some aliens trying to save Earth's artifacts, he is sentenced to be imprisoned on another world. On the way, Jace finds that he is not entirely human. His newfound heritage has some drawbacks. Most of the universe sees them as lesser beings. He meets Eislie, another starborn, only to find she is being held against...