A sudden, savage, suicidal, senseless attack. Why are thousands of Tinkers ready, eager, and determined to die in an insane attack on their planetary neighbor, Shan? War consultant Ray Cottrell doesn’t really care; a beautiful young playmate has just jumped into his lap, one of many in a long line. But when he realizes what’s behind the Tinkers’ suicide, he realizes he’s going to have to step in. Because he alone can defeat the Space Sorcerers.