First published 2014
Seven billion years after Earth's death, humanity awakens from extinction. The Rimstalker has rebuilt human civilization from fossilized DNA scattered through space, but this gift comes with a terrible purpose. Humans now serve as living bait in an ancient war between their alien benefactor and the zotl, parasitic beings that feast on intelligent suffering. The resurrected children of Earth receive a stark warning: they owe nothing to their creator and should expect no protection or guidance. Yet as the cosmic battle escalates, humans cannot remain neutral. They choose sides in this struggle between species, their decisions carrying weight far beyond their understanding. Some align with the Rimstalker, others find different paths through the conflict. The fate of consciousness itself hangs in the balance as humanity discovers its role in a war that spans galaxies and eons.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, epic
Vibes: epic, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Period: Seven Billion Years After Earth's Death
498 pages · Kindle Edition · Gateway