Daniel M. Bensen Knihy

The story follows Anne Houlihan and Daisuke as they embark on an expedition to "The Howling Mountain," a potential wormhole site on Junction, a planet filled with diverse alien biomes. As they navigate the treacherous landscape, Anne faces the challenge of safeguarding the planet's lifeforms while also protecting herself and Earth from impending dangers. The narrative explores themes of survival, environmental stewardship, and the complexities of interplanetary exploration.

When nature show host Daisuke Matsumori finds himself on an alien world, he hopes to rekindle his passion for his work. After his exploratory party crashes in the alien wilderness, however, Daisuke must focus on leading everyone back alive. As members of the party continue to die, he wonders if one of his companions might be a murderer.

In the hot ruins of far-future North America, a slave stumbles across an ancient and bloody power and a conqueror bargains with godlike beings. The remaining humans of Earth find themselves standing between the forces that once nearly destroyed it.