3 in the "Witches of Karres" homage series, this is a rollicking romp through the outer reaches of the galaxy. If he'd known he was getting stuck with a pair of psi-wielding super-beings, even straightlaced do-gooder Captain Pausert might have thought twice about rescuing his two young "witch" charges from slavery on a dark planet. But what's done is done - and with galactic peace once again threatened in the mysterious and pirate-ridden Chaladoor region, only a dangerous mission backward in time can save the present and - maybe - get stalwart-but-obtuse Pausert to see one of these young "witches" as more than just a friend. About the "Witches of Karres" series: "Fans of humorous science fiction will enjoy this outing." -"School Library Journal" on "The Wizard of Karres." About Eric Flint: "An SF author of particular note...one who can entertain and edify in equal, and major, measure." - "Publishers Weekly"