The Colonial War is finally a reality, and this time the Skyrider knows which side she's on. But is one hot-shot shuttle pilot enough to even up the odds? The Colonials are determined, but the Earthers have all the power! They are ready to meet the challenge, but all that stands between them and defeat is a rag-tag fleet and the Skyrider.
So far, of all the books in this series, this one has aged the least well. Some of the character description are quite dated, and the action reads like a series of vignettes, rather than a continuous plot, but it sets up the next book well, which may be the point.