It has been a century of peace since Earth became a colony of an alien race with far reaches into the galaxy. Some die hard extremists still oppose their rule on Earth, but Donovan Reyes is not one of them. His dad holds the prestigious position of Prime Liaison in the collaborationist government, and Donovans high social standing along with his exocel (a remarkable alien technology fused to his body) guarantee him a bright future in the security forces. That is, until a routine patrol goes awry and Donova is abducted by the human revolutionary group Sapience. When Sapience realises whose son Donovan is, they think they have found the ultimate bargaining chip. But the Prime Liaison does not negotiate with terrorists, not even for his own son. Left in the hands of terrorists who have more uses for him dead than alive, the fate of Earth rests on Donovans survival. Because if Sapience kills him, it could spark another intergalactic war. And Earth did not win the last one...