by John Ringo
First published 2025
Jason Graham dies with his world. He opens his eyes aboard a space station orbiting an untamed planet on the galaxy's far edge. Alien benefactors have brought back five hundred million humans, restoring them to young adulthood and offering them a pristine world rich in resources. Jason drifted through multiple careers during his first life, never finding his purpose. Now he has a second chance to discover what he can truly accomplish. The resurrected humans can build society from scratch on this new world. But questions shadow their fresh start. Who are these alien saviors who orchestrated humanity's resurrection? What drives their generosity? As Jason explores his potential in this untamed paradise, he must confront the mystery of their benefactors' true intentions. This is his opportunity to finally get life right.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, space-opera
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, second-chance
Setting: Galaxy, Planet
Period: Future
624 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Baen