This series follows the scouts tasked with expanding their knowledge of the hostile planet their ancestors crash-landed on centuries ago. This necessitates a constant push into the unknown, uncovering the world's dangerous secrets. The protagonists find themselves thrust into a war for humanity's survival against an alien threat, where every decision carries immense weight. It's an epic tale of courage, exploration, and the fight against overwhelming odds in uncharted territories.
Shanna faces the challenge of gaining acceptance in the Scout Corps, a group dedicated to exploring the dangerous planet Frontier. As the youngest member of her class, she must navigate the complexities of peer dynamics while managing the unique situation of having two starcats, the massive feline companions of the colonists. Her journey highlights themes of ambition, belonging, and the struggle against prejudice in a harsh environment.
The Garsal have landed and Frontier has changed forever. Even as Shanna and her friends struggle to master their new gifts before the Garsal enslave them all, Council infighting threatens the new alliance. But only by uniting do the Scouts, their starcats, and the Starlyne have any chance of surviving, and time is running out for the people of Frontier.