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The catastrophic loss of the starship Odyssey, once Earth's premier defender, leaves New York City in ruins. Captain Eric Weston, the sole survivor, is revived by the enigmatic entity known as Gaia. Facing the relentless Drasin, who reject humanity’s quest for the stars, Weston must decide whether to fight or flee for survival in the unforgiving expanse of space.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Evan Currie
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