Our heroes have returned. in part. From the co-authors of the bestselling Illuminae, comes the second book in the epic series about a band of outcast misfits with problematic behavior who may be the galaxy's last hope for survival. First, the bad news: an ancient evil of, you know, type "I_will_devour_every_living_in_this_galaxy" is about to break free. Good news? Squad 312 will save everyone. But first they will eliminate a couple of minor problems. Like the gremp clan, who would not refuse to touch up their cute little faces. And the illegal squadron of VRU agents with creepy flowers for eyes, who will stop at nothing to capture Avri .And Cal's long-lost sister, who won't be happy to see her brother, and neither will the Sildrati army behind her. Never before has Squad 312 felt so welcome, especially when you have half the galaxy on your tail. When it becomes known that the Hadfield has been found, they will have to come out of hiding. Two centuries ago, the colonists' ship disappeared without a trace, leaving only Avri alive. Now, his black box could be their salvation. But time is running out, and unless Avri learns to handle his newfound Trigger powers, the squad and its followers will become deader than the Great Ultrasaurus Abraaxis IV himself. Shocking revelations, bank robberies, mysterious gifts, inappropriately close Tights and epic firefights will determine the fate of the most unforgettable heroes of the Aurora Legion - and perhaps the rest of the galaxy.