Nebula-winning author of the Alex Benedict series:A woman steals a starship to find her long-lost clone-sister in a âmasterlyâ novel of first contact (Library Journal).
We are alone. That is the verdict, after centuries of Search for Extra-Terrestrial Intelligence missions and space exploration. The only living things in the Universe are found on the Nine Worlds settled from Earth, and the starships that knit them together. Or so itâs believed, until Dr. Kimberly Brandywine sets out to find what happened to her clone-sister Emily, who, after the final unsuccessful manned SETI expedition, disappeared along with the rest of her shipâs crew.
Following a few ominous clues, Kim discovers the shipâs log was faked. Something happened out there in the darkness between the stars, and sheâs prepared to go to any length to find answers. Even if it means giving up her career . . . stealing a starship . . . losing her lover. Kim is about to discover the truth about her sisterâand about more than she ever dared imagine.
âGripping mystery . . . an altogether splendid, satisfying puzzle.â âKirkus Reviews
âWill hold readers in thrall.â âPublishers Weekly (starred review)
âExquisitely timed revelations maximize suspense . . . fine characterization and world building.â âBooklist