In 2,000 years from now, humanity has formed a galactic civilization based on technology it doesn't fully understand. The main culture is the Galactic Union, a giant transhumanist society spread out over hundreds of worlds. At its mercy are the enclaves - societies based on traditionalist or ideological principles. The enclaves are waiting for the time when the Union loses its patience and decides to end them, once and for all.
Daniel is an enclave intelligence operative tasked with infiltrating the Galactic Union, playing the role of a despicable criminal. He has sacrificed his humanity and soul for his civilization. After twelve years of living that life, he is recalled home without warning. Upon arrival he realizes he has become a key person in events he doesn't understand, but promise to change the destiny of the human race. He goes on the run, hunted by his former superiors and colleagues, while searching for the truth. As events escalate, Daniel must use all his experience, training and augmentations to survive and to keep what remains of his humanity intact. Friends become enemies and enemies become friends as Daniel goes on the offensive, leading to a sequence of events he could never have imagined.
Lenght: 130,000 words
