With ten science fiction awards under his belt, author Brian McCullough delights readers again as he catapults them to a time when Earth's existence is threatened, past indiscretions are duly noted, and prices must be paid. No salvation. No absolution.

No escaping The Scourge of 555 . . .

She sat back in the leather chair of the small executive jet, mentally cycling through what she had to accomplish prior to her arrival. Once she boarded the flight, both pilots were instructed to put the metal to the pedal, and neither questioned the dynamic woman who exuded a commanding presence—from their armed services experience, the knew when to obey a directive.