Part of Hell Divers, book 9
First published 2022
King Xavier Rodriguez has won the battle for Panama, but his victories mean nothing if humanity starves. He secretly sends the airship Vanguard to Queensland, Australia, hunting for the mysterious Coral Castle while his fleet returns to the Vanguard Islands. Back home, Chief Michael Everhart faces brewing mutiny after two sky people turn up dead and rumors spread about hidden food supplies. With Xavier away, Everhart knows he has become a target. Meanwhile, at Panama's Outpost Gateway, an ancient evil rises and only a young survivor from the deadly ruins can stop it. On Australia's Sunshine Coast, Xavier leads the Castle search while Captain Rolo sends Hell Divers to find new seed sources. Both missions rack up casualties, forcing Xavier to weigh terrible odds. Return empty-handed and humanity faces starvation or civil war. Press forward and more people die in the hunt for salvation.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, apocalyptic
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, high-stakes
Setting: Australia, Panama, Queensland, Sunshine Coast, Vanguard Islands
Period: 21st-century
594 pages · Hardcover · Blackstone Publishing
Content warnings: violence