Balance of Terror

Stellar physicist Moon Thadin and amnesiac savant Srin Flerovs are on their way to possible sanctuary with an old research partner of Moon's. But between them and safety lie a cunning arms dealer, a suspicious pirate captain, and a universe of unfamiliarity.


Refusing to turn her research into a weapon, Moon and Srin outran the Republic in IN ENEMY HANDS, only to find that the anti-Republic rebels they're heading for want her knowledge for the same reason, and they're willing to trade critical gene therapy for it. Withhold the therapy and Srin will die. Share the research and billions will die.


Can the needs of one ever truly outweigh the needs of many?