It is the year 2222 and the spacecraft 'Odysseus' is on a mission to discover alien life. But what is the curious object Captain Heathwood Bede has discovered on board and what is the true identity of his secretive First Lieutenant? Join the crew as they hurtle through galaxies unknown, encountering perils undreamt of. Billions of miles from Earth, how will they respond to unexpected challenges and, as their adventure reaches its climax, how will they resolve an unwelcome dilemma? This is an exciting novel aimed at younger readers, written by award winning author Stephen Bibby especially for his grandchildren.