Prisoners and Pawns

The Earth has had another reprieve from alien domination. A daring desert resistance raid has reclaimed three key human prisoners -- marked for conversion or death aboard the Mother Ship -- from Commander Diana and her security chief, Lydia. The furious Diana blames Lydia, who plans a terrible vengeance; she will spin a diabolical web to snare Diana's power -- and trap her most hated enemies: Resistance heroes Mike Donovan and Ham Tyler.

Meanwhile, the resistance has troubles of its own. Trusted friends may be collaborating with the alien enemy. Every smile may hide a secret, as the fate of every living soul in Los Angeles turns on the violent outcome of plot and counterplot, disguise and deception...