Novice Jedi are being killed in their search for the coordinates of a secretive trade route, and the motive for their murder remains a mystery. When the former Master of one of these Jedi, Mander Zuma, sets out to find answers, he is thrust into a dangerous game of smugglers, killers, and crime lords who will stop at nothing to maintain their control.

As Mander navigates this treacherous world, he must also confront doubts about his own abilities as a Jedi. With danger lurking around every corner, he races to uncover the truth behind the murders and prevent any further bloodshed.