Synopsis: (From the back cover of the Del Rey first edition:) Gifted with a rare and amazing power over human minds, Class A talent Ronica McBride is ready to assume her lofty position in the Com's interstellar empire. Then a horrific incident leaves her stranded on a primitive planet without her memory. But once she remembers her past, Ronica discovers a shocking truth: Everything she has been taught by the Com is a lie. Returning to the Com, Ronica vows to confront the powers who have deceived her and an entire civilization. She will have to take her astounding skills to the next level to protect those she loves - and destroy the corruption that is tearing the Com apart. It is a mission she is willing to die for...