Aliens came to Earth forty years ago. Their anatomy proved unfathomable and all attempts at communication failed. But through trade, humanity gained technology that allowed them to colonise the stars. The price: live humans for every alien faster-than-light drive.
Kara's sister was one of hundreds exchanged for this technology, and Kara has little love for aliens. So when she is drafted by GalDiv - the organisation that oversees alien trades - it is under duress. A group of colonists have been kidnapped by aliens and taken to an uncharted planet, and an unusual team is to be sent to negotiate. As an ex-army sniper, Kara's role is clear. But artist Marc has no combat experience, although the team's pre-cog Tse is adamant that he has a part to play.
All three know that success is unlikely. For how will they negotiate with aliens when communication between the species is impossible?
Aliens came to Earth forty years ago. Their anatomy proved unfathomable and all attempts at communication failed. But through trade, humanity gained technology that allowed them to colonise the stars. The price: live humans for every alien faster-than-light drive.
Kara's sister was one of hundreds exchanged for this technology, and Kara has little love for aliens. So when she is drafted by GalDiv - the organisation that oversees alien trades - it is under duress. A group of colonists have been kidnapped by aliens and taken to an uncharted planet, and an unusual team is to be sent to negotiate. As an ex-army sniper, Kara's role is clear. But artist Marc has no combat experience, although the team's pre-cog Tse is adamant that he has a part to play.
All three know that success is unlikely. For how will they negotiate with aliens when communication between the species is impossible?
Commercial, inventive epic space opera trilogy. Written by highly successful author and well-known journalist. Andy Lane has written Dr Who and Torchwood novels and has strong links with the SFF and crime community, I including Dan Abnett and Charlie Higson. Will appeal to fans of Elizabeth Moon, Ann Leckie, Rachel Bach, James S. A. Corey, Adam Roberts, Michael Cobley, Frank Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and the Star Wars and Star Trek universes.
Andrew Lane is the bestselling author of the Young Sherlock novels and has written for Dr Who. Nigel Foster is an advertising copywriter and founder of multiple magazines and publications.
“Matches the high notes of [Frederik] Pohl (Gateway) and Peter
Watts (Blindsight) while adding enough new ideas to sing its own
dissonant song.” B&N SFF blog
"A dark look at what could be hiding in space waiting for us to let
our guard down." - Booklist
"A tense, provocative story, which puts a truly original spin
on the idea of intergalactic interaction. It’s plausible,
unpredictable, and thoroughly entertaining as it sets the stage for
future installments and even more questions." - Publishers
Weekly
“A unique world that happens to be familiar, great character
development, a fun change for the human race, and fast pacing
leaves this as one science fiction book that you’ll want to pick
up!” ScienceFiction.com
“One of the best original science fiction novels I’ve read. Alien
races are again beyond the understanding of mankind and I couldn’t
be happier. Highest possible recommendation.” SciFi Pulse
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