Friends disappear one after another, leaving kind-hearted Andorf unsure who to trust. His Feelings are torn between a woman and her other boyfriend, his childhood adversary. Andorf plays cat and mouse games, determined to uncover the whereabouts of his best friend. He climbs through windows, confronts a terroristic gang, and confronts authoritarians, all leading to hijacking of the Empire's elite starship Atlantis. This fast-paced political satire reflects real time events as it morphs into a near-future sci-fi. Drama, romance, twisted humor and political jabs make this novel a real page turner.