The second book in the Star Patrol series tells the story of the crew of the space cruiser Excalibur, who are tasked with finding the missing pilot, as well as finding and arresting the offending transport ship. As evidence is found, the young cruiser captain will have to face details that will seriously affect the entire further course of the investigation. The sudden intervention of the special department of the Star Patrol will affect the results, but will help break the investigative deadlock. And the dramatic events taking place in a completely different part of the developed Galaxy will unexpectedly bring us closer to the true causes of the crime.