On Planet Madrins, the Android War is far over, but the remnants of prejudice and hate remain.

 

After Mary, an android, kills an intruder - a humanoid - she must cover it up or face persecution, for herself and her kind.   She enlists the help of the local gang, ZM, though her feelings are unclear for its leader, Zeb.

 

Unknown to her, a rival gang has taken the northern port.  Zeb must stretch his resources thin to cover both the impending turf war and protecting Mary.  Will it be enough