The Multiverse Generator is failing. Dimensions threaten to collapse and entire populations will cease to exist unless it is reset. One being from each of more than five thousand verses has been acquired, and their DNA verified. Only one remains. His name is Timothy Rayburn and he is a resident of Earth. The Consolidation of Organized Systems has sent a ship to retrieve him. Timothy is a teenager failing speech class due to a paralyzing fear of public speaking. He soon learns that his problems are quite small compared to the impending collapse of all existence. He must overcome his fear if he is to survive not only the dangers of space travel and multiversal war, but himself.
Vulpa and Timothy try to re-set the mysterious machine as Tweezor attempts a quantum space fold.
With an enemy Warbird chasing them, the Truthseeker and its escort must exit the slipstream. Nule quickly learns that nothing can survive the deadly asteroids, not even the Meem.
The Redeemer, with Tweezor and Timothy aboard, gets away from a war torn Scorrinwall Base. Captain Nule and his ship are close behind, as is the cloaked enemy fleet.
The Truthseeker crew attends an emergency meeting and Timothy learns just how dangerous thier mission will be.
The reason for Tim's abduction is revealed. He reluctantly agrees to be taken to Verse One.
A strange little man is roaming the high school with a solitary purpose in mind: Get Timothy Rayburn.