Aarin Jackson sat on a bench on his family's garden, looking into the night sky and asked himself, What am I going to do with my life? Aarin dreamed of becoming a space pilot, not a major figure in interplanetary politics and commerce. Carson Higgins wanted to be an inventor, not a diplomat. They are both children of normal families just looking for something beyond themselves. Ventana Schustoch is different -- she is the daughter of the Chief Ambassador of the Galactic Government - she wants to find her own space, her own identity. Three young people, two from Earth and one from Bandor, sharing a spirit of adventure and a desire to succeed, together go beyond their dreams to become a powerful team, bringing out the best in each of them. Their complementary skills, sense of duty, compassion for others, and positive attitudes move them along a path to adventure and success. With a little help from Ventana's father, they progress to a position of power and influence within the Galactic Alliance. Along their journey they constantly expand their collective horizons, and their number, finding the joy of helping others. They find and share the blessings of friends and family, the satisfaction of sharing of life, love and everything. Their story is not a new one, but rather an update on a traditional theme that "the more things change, the more they stay the same." Whether it is 500 years from now, or 500 years ago, the mechanics of life change, but the basic values remain.