Doctor Aphra is behind bars. Again. But this time she's in Imperial custody, strapped to an explosive transmitter synced to a single hubdroid. Take one step too far? Kablooey! So what happens when Aphra's captors send her hubdroid right into the middle of a war zone? And what's this rumor about the prison being haunted? Meanwhile, Aphra's got information - and it's information the Rebellion wants. But how far are they willing to go - and who are they willing to recruit - to get it? Surely even our lovable rogue archaeologist can't find a way to make things even worse, right? Wrong. Because Aphra's current flame, Inspector Tolvan, and Aphra's ex, Sana Starros, are about to meet. Awkward. But that's nothing compared to a certain tall, dark shadow about to fall across her.