This is a story of a planet that produces a rare agricultural material, highly valued and unavailable anywhere else in the human-populated galaxy. The planet's population is virtually enslaved and fully managed by another world, which reaps the profits of the rare material. A scientist who lives a solitary lifestyle in a spaceship discovers something dangerous is going to happen to the planet. The story develops as the scientist is captured to prevent his knowledge becoming public, and shows the unraveling of a plot to take over the two worlds.

Character development is excellent. The plot is fast moving and has some engaging twists. I found this book enjoyable to read.