An epic search sparked by a dangerous hope. Leaving Boss behind to continue diving the Boneyard, Engineer Yash Zarlengo returns to the Lost Souls Corporation's headquarters to analyze the data from the runabout they discovered there. Convinced that the experience in the Boneyard proves the Fleet still exists, Yash buries herself in her work, interested in little else. Captain Jonathan "Coop" Cooper notices Yash's growing obsession with finding the Fleet and joins her in her search. For the first time in six years, the crew of the feels real hope. Coop and Yash know all too well the dangers hope can pose. But this time their hope might just lead them somewhere no one expected. A page-turning adventure, expands Kristine Kathryn Rusch's award-winning Diving series into uncharted territory. "By mixing cerebral and investigative elements, emotional character segments, and the adrenaline of action, Rusch tells a complete yet varied tale that will please science fiction readers looking for something different from the usual fare." -- "One of the most amazing science fiction series in recent years now has an exciting new installment."