About the book: 2004 / The first book of this dilogy was included by Locus magazine in the top ten best debuts of the year! The history of the Jocasta space station, inhabited by representatives of dozens of humanoid and non-humanoid races of the Confederation. The story of the commander of “Jocasta” - a strong, smart earthling Halley, who knows how to think and act. The story of murders and investigations, interplanetary intrigues and exciting adventures!