In his inimitable style, Mann takes us on a galactic joy ride aboard the Ansariland along with a fascinating cast of characters. Arad, a Gray District slug, hasn't had an easy life since being discarded by his parents. When Torrins approaches him in a bar and offers the young man a job as his cabin boy, Arad decides to take the chance to get away aboard the man's ship.
What follows is an incredible adventure involving smugglers, corporate hacks, and genetically modified men. Arad faces death more than once at the hands of unscrupulous individuals and although battered, shows a strong spirit. Will he find fame, fortune, and love? Or will he once again be discarded? You're going to have to read the story to find out.
Trust me, you won't regret it.