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.
Lady Ais'e scouts the harbortown of Inai and finds the town deserted, with no sign of the residents or the Ta'eri clan. Unknown to her, there are forces swirling beyond the gates of Inai that threaten her life and anyone who follows her.