When a deadly virus returns to wreak havoc across the planet Solaerys, seasoned depth-hunter Dav'ian follows up on his late father's investigation into a disturbing inter-clan conspiracy. His estranged daughter Alv'a discovers she's been infected and has mere weeks to live. Dav'ian's race against time accelerates as he scrambles to get Alv'a healed and restore his clan's honor.
20 years ago, exiled from the Vaenin High Order, Kem'var handed over the mantle of clan chief to a grieving J'enna. In the present day, he's about to hand an adolescent, unwilling D'avian the clues on reinstating the honor of his clan, and his family.