The second installment into the Cobra Trilogy by Thimothy Zahn takeonyszko on a journy further into the perils of the newfound Cobra worlds. A new threat on an unfamiliar horizon is the perfect settimg for another Cobra mission. This time around the tale is spun not only from the viewpoint of Johnny Moreau but also from several other members of the Moreau family. This expansion of the main cast is both a highlight of the novel but also removes the focus and depth you get by following a more singular main character. A good portion of the book is used to setup the Moreau family and the various mechanisms driving them in the forthcoming adventure. When the action finally appears Zahn delivers in style bouncing neatly of the character building and plot threads done earlier in the book. After reading the book I tried to recall other works about man making first contact with potentially dangerous worlds and in comparison I feel that this part of the story was the weakest point. However it does not overshadow that this is a good and solid read, easily recommended to fans of the first book.