Mr. Po has had Ciana's daughter hidden away forcing Ciana Clancy to pay off her late husband's debts before he will give the child back. After four years and three jobs, Ciana still hasn't been able to see Tacie or even really name her. Her main source of income is secretly weaving Trilace thread into usable energy, so when she loses her job, she starts looking into illegal methods to sell her work, along with the legitimacy of Mr. Po's claims.
She discovers that her work has been one large distraction to keep her from asking questions about her family's deaths. Nothing is what it should be, not even herself.
Neil Ochmond, a man from the past, seems to be the only one who will help her sort through it all, only they keep meeting out of order. She has to sort through seekers from other planets, ancient crystal keys, people who want to exploit her talents, and a concealed family heritage if she wants to reach her daughter. Ciana has no choice but to take drastic measures, even if it means turning against all the people she loves.
