Bolden, the mixed-species son of Jenna of Earth and Garan
of Mirat, is the only survivor of a freak accident while on
his long awaited StarQuest. Marooned on a primitive world
for almost two years, he captures and then befriends Cené,
a beautiful young woman who serves the goddess of her
planet. Bold makes an amazing discovery—not only is Cené's
goddess very real to her, she is also the sentience of the
planet, an entity who is able to take on human form by
sharing Cené's body. The goddess wants to experience
passion, something Bolden promises her if she will help him
return to Earth.
Bold finds more than passion with the goddess/woman—he
realizes he is also falling in love. But is it with the
guileless young Cené or the immortal Lady who shares her
body. And Evil stalks them. The makáo were once ephemeral
creatures of pleasure, created to give the goddess sexual
gratification. Now they are taking on form and substance,
as if another entity directs their actions.