About the book: 2010 / Times change, spaces change. And those who want not only to survive, but also to win, have to change along with spaces and times, landing again and again, like a cat, on all fours. Yes, it's difficult. But there is no choice, as there never was. From Beltane to the Russian Empire. From the corvette cabin to the palaces. Instead of a pilot's certificate, there are ambassador's credentials. Minus the shoulder straps – plus a new name. Minus certainty – plus uncertainty. Minus the usual life – plus... what? And you are still a half-breed. One's own just enough to remain a stranger. However, you are no stranger to it. And wherever the game takes place, whoever plays and whatever the bet, in the marked deck of Fate your card is a joker…