The importance of tea mugs cannot be overstated. Javier didn't start a war because of one, but only just. Instead, he decides to prove his point by having a special one made, just for him. The Science Officer. Who, though still a slave to the pirates, works diligently to take them through the upcoming mine field. Will they escape with gold galore? Or will they waken one of the "ghosts"? "The Mind Field" continues the tense, fast-paced adventures of Javier Aritza, Suvi, and the crew of Storm Gauntlet through a twisted treasure hunt! Be sure to read the first in the series, "The Science Officer," as well as the rest of the series. Part of the Alexandria Station universe.