'Danny and the Carinad worlds prepare for war.
'Faced with an unavoidable war with the Slavers, Danny and her allies wield their poor resources to prepare their people for the ravages the Slavers will deliver.
'Danny knows that something must change, if the Carinads are to survive a war the Terrans want to last forever. It is up to her to figure out what that is, while keeping the Terrans at bay, and placating a Federal Senate which is growing more demanding by the month…'
Source: Publisher's blurb.