by John Scalzi
First published 2018
The extra-dimensional Flow that enables interstellar travel is disappearing, stranding entire star systems and threatening the collapse of the Interdependency - humanity's fragile interstellar empire. Emperox Grayland II must take drastic measures to ensure the survival of billions, even as rivals seek to exploit the crisis for their own gain. In the halls of power, the markets, and the altars of worship, a war is brewing that will test the resourcefulness of the Emperox and her allies against cunning adversaries who will stop at nothing to seize control. The fate of the Interdependency - and all of humanity - hangs in the balance.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, space-opera, political-thriller
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, high-stakes
Setting: Interdependency
Period: Future
336 pages · Paperback · Tor