Kris Longknife's Relief

Sandy Santiago is grappling with a multitude of challenges, including her unruly Granny Rita, striking workers, and the looming threat of murderous alien raiders testing Alwa's defense perimeter. With her home life in disarray, Sandy contemplates an adventurous return to the alien home world, a place previously shrouded in tension during Kris Longknife's last visit. As she considers the possibilities of a scientific exploration, the risks of survival weigh heavily on her mind. Will she uncover the truth, or will the aliens be waiting for her return?