

“An intriguing bubble universe setting, flawed characters, and advanced technology from a compelling sf story that will draw in and hold readers until the very last page.

“Reads like a Becky Chambers novel crossed with Firefly”-Michael Mammay “Gripping and inventive” – Megan E O’Keefe “A strong, rollercoaster of a debut." – Gareth L Powell “A fast-paced, action-filled ride through the multiverse” - Library Journal (starred) “A killer story with real heart and soul."-Alastair Reynolds One of the most highly praised science fiction debuts of the year: To destroy their regime, he must infiltrate and dismantle them from the inside, or die trying.įinalist for r/Fantasy Stabby Awards for Best Debut! But the universe hides dangers as well, and soon Caiden has his own plans. He vows to do anything it takes to get revenge on the slavers who murdered his people and took away his home. Together they will show him that the universe is much bigger, much more advanced, and much more mysterious than Caiden had ever imagined. And, his only hope for survival is a crew of misfit aliens and a mysterious ship that seems to have a soul and a universe of its own. Essa Hansen’s is a bold new voice for the next generation of science fiction readers. Caiden's planet is destroyed. In this dark, dangerous, roller coaster of a debut, a young man sets out on a single-minded quest for revenge across a breathtaking multiverse filled with aliens, mind-bending tech, and ships beyond his wildest imagining.
