On the planet Svetloyar, part of the space empire of Kratos, Daniil Danin, a scientist, traveler, warrior and diplomat, was arrested and accused of treason.

What was the reason for his imprisonment? A carelessly thrown word? Court intrigue? Or is his arrest just a tiny episode of global changes that threaten the death of all humanity?

What awaits Danin? Cruel execution? The fight for freedom and the return of an honest name? Or escape, exciting adventures and a duel with an enemy more dangerous than Emperor Kratos?

And who really is this Danin? Why do his fingers sometimes leave melted marks on the metal?..