23 years after the War for Forbidden space, Retired General Logan has left most of the universe behind for a solitary peaceful life until one horrible day requires he reawaken the warrior he used to be.
The crew of "The Phoenix" discover a figure on the ship sabotaging their hope of finding a new world. Captain DeSoto fears his crew is no longer safe as he is haunted by visions of a possible future. Their only hope is to change that future.
Confined by the alien Sylph to the surface of Earth mankind has lost the power of flight. Can one woman use her knowledge and skill to overcome human politics and alien indifference to regain the skies?