First published 2013
The crew of the mining ship El Cavador detects an unknown object speeding toward Earth. Believing it's just space debris, they dismiss it - until the first Formic ships arrive, intent on invasion. Now, the miners must decide whether to raise the alarm and risk their own destruction, or let humanity face annihilation alone. In this gripping prequel to the Ender's Game saga, the fate of two worlds hangs in the balance.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, aliens
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, high-stakes
416 pages · Paperback · Orbit