Jace has been working on the filament project without success. When Jace feels a bit run down, the advice is to head back to the planet where he was born. Eislie has always wanted to see Earth, and she convinces Jace to return. While some see a ghost from the past has returned, others see a chance to finish up some old business. When their ship is damaged, they seek the help of an old friend. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned. The crew of the Wolfhammer is set on a course for the find of a lifetime. The only problem, will they be allowed to keep it.

This is the second story in the Starborn series.