Corrigan Factor

Two ships, Alcyone and Solira, an alien vessel, both in trouble from unprovoked attacks. Two captains: one still aboard his disabled ship, the other picked up by Alcyone's sister ship, Electra, and accused of desertion. A daughter eager for reunion with a father she hasn't seen in years. The father who all but abandoned her and who has been conducting illegal scientific experiments and profiting from the venture. An ambassador in a hurry, eager to take credit for a possible first contact. And a minor crew member aboard Electra, whose unexpected abilities unite them all.