"Leader of the Faction of Humanity. A ridiculous title but the Arena said that was what Captain Ariane Austin was since she'd led the crew of the Holy Grail in their discovery of the impossible, physics-violating place and their eventual return. Ariane must discover what it means to be the Leader before her enemies kill her. It will take all her luck and in the end, humanity's fate in the galaxy and beyond will hinge on a choice"--
An unexpected journey into an alien arena turns a routine test of a new ship into a fight for survival. The characters must navigate high-stakes challenges as they confront life-or-death situations. This gripping narrative combines elements of science fiction and adventure, promising readers an exhilarating experience crafted by a co-author known for their work on Boundary.
Set in a captivating universe, this sequel expands on the thrilling space adventure established in the previous installments, Boundary and Threshold. The story follows beloved characters as they navigate new challenges and explore uncharted territories. With a blend of science fiction and fantasy elements, the narrative promises to engage readers with its imaginative world-building and intricate plots, solidifying the authors' status as leading voices in the genre.
NEW ENTRY IN THE NATIONALLY BEST-SELLING BOUNDARY SERIES. Stranded humans must adapt alien technology to survive on a dangerous planet. Lost in the dark, half a year into their journey to the colony world of Tantalus, Sakura Kimei, her family, and her best friend, the alien "Bemmie" nicknamed Whips, are torn from the safety of their colony ship. In a crippled lifeboat, they had one chance to find a habitable world. But even then, they would find that their apparent salvation was a world of a thousand secrets. Praise for previous books in this series: “. . . fast-paced sci-fi espionage thriller . . . light in tone and hard on science . . .” —Publishers Weekly on Boundary “The whole crew from Flint and Spoor's Boundary are back. . . . Tensions run high throughout the Ceres mission . . . a fine choice for any collection.” —Publishers Weekly on Threshold “[P]aleontology, engineering, and space flight, puzzles in linguistics, biology, physics, and evolution further the story, as well as wacky humor, academic rivalries, and even some sweet romances.” —School Library Journal on Boundary
SEQUEL TO GRAND CENTRAL ARENA AND SPHERES OF INFLUENCE. The climax of the Arenaverse adventure SF series unfolds in the Arena—a vast alien otherspace where species must compete when they discover faster-than-light travel. Here, entire civilizations may stake their existence on a single Challenge, navigating a landscape rife with mysteries, alliances, betrayals, and dangers. Ariane Austin and her crew have survived these trials through luck, skill, and determination. However, a debt to Humanity's ancient ally, Orphan, must now be repaid. The threat of war with the xenophobic Molothos, one of the five Great Factions, looms large, compounded by the dark legacy of the Hyperion Experiment. As the Leader of Humanity's Faction, Captain Austin faces these challenges head-on, aware that the alien power sealed within her by the Shadeweavers and the Faith is a ticking time bomb. She must gain control of this power before it unleashes chaos. To do so, Ariane embarks on a perilous journey into the Deeps of the Arena with Orphan, leaving behind a trusted advisor to confront new trials. Before her departure, she must also contend with a critical Challenge against a Great Faction, where the citizenship of an entire species hangs in the balance.