Meskka is a science fiction book by a new author.

On a routine mission to take Guardian Tomed Nor to a diplomatic meeting, the Goddard is attacked by pirates and forced to land on an uncharted planet to make repairs.

Meanwhile...

When a human ship lands unexpectedly in the middle of her clan's territory, Bast is sent to investigate as part of her scout trial. After accidently injuring herself, she meets these new visitors and she and her senior scout Rrrark are invited to return with the aliens to their home planet to open diplomatic relations. Soon they are caught up in a pirate scheme that threatens to bring war to the galaxy with only her, Rrrark and two Guardians to prevent it.