An alien planet - and an evil trade . . .

EXTRA - an organization devoted to trade and exploration missions to alien planets. Thirteen-year-old Jonmac is part of the group who set up a base on the distant planet of Bregele II, home to...

THE STIKS - tall, spindly humanoids whose peaceful natures and primitive ways make them easy prey for...

THE DUSTERS - a group of vicious, ruthless criminals who offer the Stiks a dangerously addictive drug in return for their valuables.

As tension and fear spiral into an explosive and violent confrontation, Jonmac is plunged into a sudden, horrifying danger - and a terrible isolation. His only chance of survival is to win the trust of the Stiks...