This third book of the series brings Country home from the Whirlpool Galaxy only to find his family in danger and the Rocky Mountains being torn apart by the looting Venaticians.

Country and Miguel are stranded on the planet Sory where they find adventure at every turn in the underground city of Elno. They visit an otherworld zoo, help repair the damage done to the Sorian farms after the battle with the Venaticians, and try to be understanding with Kallie, a Venatican and enemy.