Axis
A new cast on a colonized world uncovers strange alien activity, missing-person clues, and deeper questions about the Hypotheticals.
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The Amber Anthem
A beacon quest on a yellow world turns into a race against misinformation, hidden origins, and a song that could change everything.
Into the Light
Earth rebuilds after an alien invasion while preparing for the invaders’ return and making first contact with new allies.
The Cradle of Ice
A split band of heroes races across an icebound, war-torn world to uncover the truth that can stop moonfall.
Tribe
A stranded human and her alien mates must leave their cave refuge, face a tribal society, and decide who else may join them.
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The Infinite Sea
After an alien assault, Cassie and other survivors face mistrust, shifting loyalties, and a dangerous new phase of the war.
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The Monster Baru Cormorant
A traumatized imperial cryptarch navigates espionage, rebellion, and a widening war while wrestling grief and power.
The Deceivers
Trapped in a dangerous mirror world, four kids race to decode clues, find allies, and rescue their missing moms.
Courageous
A battered fleet fights its way home through enemy space, shortages, mutiny risk, and a growing alien mystery.
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The Rise of Nine
Separated superpowered teens race to reunite before alien enemies and human allies close in on them.
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To Sail a Darkling Sea
A survivor fleet battles zombies at sea while turning rescue operations into a military campaign to rebuild civilization.
Drysine Legacy
A fugitive warship seeks peace in neutral space as alien powers, Fleet politics, and ancient AI threats close in.