Book excerpt: Two minds, one body, a single purpose. In this, the second book in The Essence of Daedalus Rimes saga, the white knuckle journey continues. Dade has no intention of letting his death get in the way of saving Earth. Teela will do whatever is necessary to preserve the lives of those aboard the spacecraft carrier, and the only home she has ever known. Together they face the greatest obstacle in their mission of mutual survival; mankind. Those controlling the governments of Earth have no intention of relinquishing power. Marked for death and facing a plot to destroy all hope for an alliance, Teela must accept the assistance of an ancient priest with incredible telepathic abilities. The Biblical prophecies of two species, light years removed, predict a war of good against evil. Sides are chosen, lines are drawn, the journey continues.