Olivia and her twin sister Viola have been dragged around the universe for as long as they can remember. Their parents, both xenobiologists, are always in high demand for their research into obscure alien biology. Just settled on a new colony world, they discover a new alien threat. And suddenly the sisters’ world is ripped apart. On the run from aliens, Olivia’s knowledge of xenobiology and determination to protect her sister are her only weapons as the colony collapses into chaos. But then a shocking family secret bursts open, one that’s as horrifying to Olivia as the aliens surrounding them. The creatures infiltrate the wildlife on this virgin world and quickly start adapting. Olivia’s going to have to adapt, too, if she’s going to survive.