About the book: 2010 / This world lives by its own harsh laws and does not greet guests very warmly. The deadly lands of Khaitana are separated from human territories by a river - thousands of confused aliens huddle along its banks. The choice is small: death from the clutches of raiders or slavery of civilized lands. There will be no help, the way back is unknown, death watches at every step. It’s not for nothing that even cannibals are afraid to settle here - only the ruins of ancient cities remind of the former greatness of this region.