When fledgling space cadets undertake their third year at the Pilgrim Space Academy, they are presented with a new set of challenges. However, following the startling discoveries of the previous school year, Maggie is just beginning to realise that she already faces significant challenges of her own. Her friends are there for her, as always, but is there anyone who can help her to understand the true nature of her haunting visions?Meanwhile, Ambassador Gail Pilgrim must prepare to deal with the consequences of her actions during the Venus summit. Just when she least expects it, she is presented with an unusual offer that seems to good to be true ... and may bring her more trouble than she bargained