First published 2017
Valerian and Laureline work as special operatives in the 28th century. The Minister of Defense sends them to Alpha, a massive city where countless alien species live together. Over the centuries, these diverse beings have gathered to exchange knowledge and share their cultures. Alpha has earned its nickname as the City of a Thousand Planets. But something sinister lurks within this cosmopolitan metropolis. A mysterious dark force puts the entire peaceful community at risk. The two agents must discover what threatens Alpha before it destroys everything. They race against time to identify this dangerous menace. The stakes extend far beyond one city. The future of the universe hangs in the balance. Valerian and Laureline must use all their skills to protect not just Alpha's inhabitants, but all of existence itself.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, space-opera, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, race-against-time
Setting: Alpha, City of a Thousand Planets
Period: 28th Century
285 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Titan Books