Life Raft — Barbara Custer

Trittonite Chibale warns Natalie Springer that an exploding star heading toward Earth will incinerate the planet. After lengthy negotiations with politicians, he and his pilots organize a fleet of ships to pull the Earth away from the exploding star's path. The Trittonites tow the earth toward the galaxy 13 Cygni despite objections from their greedy leader, Keket. Riots break out among the humans coping with harsh weather changes and other ill effects from the trip. Keket mounts an attack against Earth; Natalie and her supervisor Judy get caught in the crossfire. Keket takes over negotiations, threatening war, while Natalie and Judy fight to stay alive.