"Hauling freight in deep space is never glamorous, but for Captain Eva Rostova and the crew of the Rusty Bucket, it's home. That is, until a silent, majestic alien ship gifts them with a living map to the stars and a cryptic warning. What starts as a journey of discovery quickly turns into a desperate race for survival as they realize they've been chosen for a mission more dangerous than they ever imagined. Hunted by a cosmic entity that devours worlds, Eva must master the alien technology and forge a mental link with her mysterious benefactors to turn her ship into a weapon. This is more than a first contact story; it's a battle for the future of humanity."