"This is your life now," Jackie was told. A few weeks before, all Jackie Laughlin was really concerned about was keeping up her ticket quota and whether or not to get a dog. That all changed when her ex-boyfriend bought a star for her as a gift, never knowing that the star was actually a planet and it was now hers to lead. Problem is, there are some on Usia who really don't like the leadership procurement process. Now Jackie's experiencing the vastness of space as she runs from a bad guy who has orders to eliminate her. She's married to a Matakian. And she's relying on her faith and wits and a few good people to stay alive.