Just when you thought the series was over - Al Clark is back.
Our unassuming hero has reunited with his first wife after being separated for eighty-four years. Together they purchased a sturdy scout ship and hired a crew. Now the adventurers are making a living as asteroid prospectors, or as some call them, rock hoppers. Their goal is to locate valuable resources, determine their viability, and document their findings. When a good prospect is verified they are paid well for the information by those willing to provide extraction.
It is the perfect occupation for two extraordinary humans who have dedicated themselves to exploration and helping others improve their lives, without the hassles of actually mining the resources.
Their plan worked perfectly until they crash onto a desolate rock far from home, where they discover a rare mineral with the potential to revolutionize space travel.
All they have to do is survive long enough to report their discovery.