First published 2016
Keith Lansing commands Starplex station in an era transformed by artificial wormholes. Two decades have passed since these cosmic shortcuts opened the galaxy to human exploration. Now Lansing confronts his greatest challenge when an unknown ship appears near the station. The mysterious vessel carries implications far beyond first contact. As Lansing investigates its origins and purpose, he discovers that his decisions could determine whether humanity survives or triggers a war spanning multiple galaxies. The fate of Earth's expanding civilization rests on understanding this alien arrival before it destroys everything humans have built among the stars. Lansing must navigate the delicate balance between scientific curiosity and species survival.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, space-opera, hard-science-fiction
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: first-contact, survival
Setting: Starplex Station, Earth
Period: 20th Century, 21st Century
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