Priscilla Hutchins is a renowned pilot and first-contact specialist whose career spans several decades of interstellar exploration. (Prequel) The Engines of God Deepsix (translated as Die Sanduhr Gottes in German) Chindi Omega Odyssey Cauldron The Long Sunset The "Sonnenuhr" Connection

: Set in the 23rd century, the story begins as humanity's interest in interstellar exploration fades due to a growing fear of encountering advanced, potentially hostile alien races.

: The discovery of an interstellar musical message from an unexplored area provides Hutch with one last chance for a deep-space mission before the interstellar program is shuttered permanently.