The World Jones Made tells of the struggle between Cussick, a security agent of the 21st Government, and Jones. Jones could outwit Cussick because he knew everything in advance - except the nature of the cosmic visitors who drifted down from outer space.
Jones had built up his power around these aliens. No one could stop him because to Jones the future, one year ahead, was more vivid than the present. He knew all the answers, but one!
Star Trek The Next Generation