While drifting in space, lost, due to navigational failure, a mineral scout discovers God. When word gets out, academics from the studiums across Orion scramble to gain the Entity"s favor. However, not all the sentients of Orion hold this "god" in awe - some are deeply suspicious. Onto the grand stage of inter-stellar politics, intellectual conceit, and dubious theology walks Baronessa Mira Fedor. Mira struggles to survive as her home planet (and familial dynasty) is torn apart by an alien invasion and domestic intrigue. Only the Orion League of Sentient Species can lend aid, but OLOSS are preoccupied with communicating with god. Mira, together with a ragtag group of refuges and researchers, is left to find help on her own. In doing so she unmasks a galaxy-size intrigue. But will she live long enough to tell anyone...?