The Talisman of Elam (Children of Hathor)

Targeted by hostile aliens for reasons he doesn't understand, Jason Hunter barely escapes from Earth in a stolen spaceship. Accompanied by two friends and a critically wounded alien woman, he embarks on a dangerous quest. To rescue his abducted parents and prevent an alien invasion, he must find an ancient talisman, the powerful remnant of a mysterious, long-dead civilization. Along the way, he must face bizarre and deadly creatures, navigate a toxic region of space, and stay one step ahead of a hostile alien determined to destroy him. If Jason is the Heir of Elam, the one person in the entire universe who can claim the talisman, he will be able to rescue his parents and save his planet. If he is not, touching it will be the last thing he ever does!