Edward Pieman is the successor in a long line of space travelers. But his love of food and leisure are his true passions in life—not galactic adventures. While he lacks the physical and mental fortitude necessary for the job, his lineage obligates him to take at least one mission into the cosmos. But it seems the universe has other plans for Edward as an ordinary and routine planetary expedition soon turns treacherous. Lurking under the dusty soil are hidden secrets about his family, a criminal alien scientist, and a quest that will test Edward’s wits in what was thought to be a quiet corner of the galaxy. What lies in store for the most lazy and ill-equipped spaceman to ever launch into the stars? And was he ever really destined to return home?