Humanity’s golden age of space expansion shatters when astronomer Jayne Flynn detects the first undeniable signs of alien intelligence in over a century. Simultaneously, an ancient, battle-scarred warship erupts from beneath Earth’s crust, triggering a cataclysmic supervolcano.
Earth is suddenly caught in an aeons-old war between the Graxx, a civilisation capable of destroying galaxies, and the Trine – enigmatic beings from deep space with a disturbing connection to humanity itself. As the last survivors flee into the stars, a fragile alliance forms between the Earth Defense Fleet and the Trine. But trust is fragile, and ancient grudges run deep.
In the shadows, a ruthless human cult leader escapes captivity, intent on seizing control of humanity’s future. As terrifying truths emerge, preparations begin for a final confrontation, one that will decide whether humanity ascends... or is wiped from existence.
D S Sangster is a retired hotelier and lifelong sci-fi enthusiast, a passion that began over sixty-five years ago when he first discovered Ray Bradbury. His influences range from Bradbury to Steven Erikson, and much of the science fiction in between.
D J Sangster is a retired solicitor who grew up surrounded by his father’s extensive sci-fi collection and developed a passion for the genre, drawing inspiration from authors such as Douglas Adams and Cormac McCarthy.