Set thousands of years in the future, a mysterious threat capable of controlling living beings endangers both the Kartanin's "Reich der Ruhe" and the Milky Way, prompting Perry Rhodan and Dao-Lin-H'ay to investigate. Along the way, they encounter Stayn, a resourceful Lemurerin with a hidden past and a powerful Zellaktivator, whose survival story and leadership aboard a remote station become central to confronting the looming danger.

Reader Review Summary

Set in a future where Earth enjoys peace and stability among the star empires of the Milky Way, the story follows Perry Rhodan as he responds to a plea for help from Dao-Lin-H'ay, a Kartanin who has founded the Reich der Ruhe. This new realm faces a threat from a mysterious force capable of influencing living beings, with the potential to endanger the entire galaxy. Rhodan, accompanied by Dao-Lin-H'ay, embarks on a perilous journey, unaware that the threat has already reached Earth. The narrative also introduces Stayn, a Lemurerin who has survived for thousands of years aboard a sun transmitter control station, her life shaped by hardship and the acquisition of a Zellaktivator, which grants her extended life. The plot weaves together the personal history of Stayn with the broader galactic crisis, as Rhodan and his team seek to counter the emerging danger.

Readers appreciated the continuation of the storyline from the previous volume, noting a seamless transition and development of the plot. The character of Stayn received particular praise for her complexity and the atmospheric depiction of her life on the station Ajin, which evoked comparisons to video game sequences and the setting of Metro 2033. The formation of a diverse rescue team, including a former Ritter der Tiefe, a dying Haluter, and Stayn herself, was highlighted as engaging. The coming-of-age elements in Stayn's backstory and the gradual revelation of her role in the unfolding events were also well received, with some readers expressing anticipation for further exploration of her origins.

Some readers expressed concerns about the narrative becoming overloaded with plot elements, particularly regarding the proliferation of Zellaktivators and the introduction of multiple significant characters and subplots in quick succession. The rapid accumulation of lore, including connections to the Kartanin, Kantiran Rhodan, and the fate of an old Zellaktivator, was described as potentially overwhelming. A few readers found the story left them feeling confused or uncertain about certain developments, and there was skepticism about whether the series could maintain coherence without becoming too complex or crowded.

The book is the second installment in a twelve-part Perry Rhodan-Kartanin miniseries, authored by Stefan Pannor, Michael Marcus Thurner, and Dirk Schulz, and is classified as space opera and science fiction. It was published on March 28, 2025, and has received an average reader rating of 3.73 out of 5 from 11 ratings and 6 full reviews. The plot features both the continuation of Perry Rhodan's efforts to counter a galaxy-wide threat and the introduction of new characters and mysteries, setting the stage for further developments in the series.