“Modesitt provides the very best in science fiction–thrilling adventure viewed through the crucible of the human spirit,” —Romantic Times

“The space adventure side of the tale will be all that many readers want, and they will be thoroughly satisfied. Modesitt never fails on that level. But he is more than an adventure writer; he is also quite a thoughtful fellow, and I found his musings on the need for responsibility in a high-tech society the more fascinating aspect of this novel.” —Analog