The starship THETIS carries Earth’s last survivors across the void, searching for a new world. For two centuries its people have thrived on a creed of unity and hope. Yet that harmony hides a truth so lethal it could doom their future the moment they land.
By 2032, humanity has disarmed its nukes and celebrated First Contact. Peace reigns—until the new portal to an alien world powers up. Hours later, chaos erupts.
Aurora Hawke hides a dangerous secret—she’s only half human. Keeping that truth buried has guided every choice of her life. Commanding her own starship and elite crew? That’s been the dream since childhood. Failure in either mission would be a nightmare.
Jax will risk anything to rescue her twin—even joining forces with a teenage alien stranded by the same ship that kidnapped her brother.
In a future ruled by a color-coded caste system, Darrow lives as a Red—part of the lowest class. He spends his days deep underground, mining to make Mars livable for the generations to come. He believes his sacrifice will help build a better future.
Commander Vydor stands at the height of his career. His ship, the Dragon Claw, leads the fleet with distinction. But now, orders come through—he must investigate a remote research colony that’s gone silent deep within Imperial space.
