Rachel Lulich Knihy

Book One in the Fractured Galaxy trilogy, Random Walk is the story of three U.S. Air Force Space Command astronauts: Colonel Derek Williams, a mild-mannered, experienced space traveler; Captain Jacob Mendez, the ship's playful navigator; and civilian Vicky Abrams, an introverted accelerator physicist and the newest member of the crew. Together, the diverse crew sets out on the Air Force's first manned space mission, heading for Mars to test a new propulsion system developed in cooperation with NASA that will significantly shorten the trip to the red planet. When the spacecraft is unexpectedly flung out of our solar system, the crew has to set aside their differences and work together to survive without help from Ground Control. While their colleagues on Earth scramble to figure out what happened to them, Derek, Jacob and Vicky must find solutions that don't exist to a situation that shouldn't be possible.

Set in 1930s Germany, the story follows Anja Richter, a young woman caught between her family's pro-Nazi beliefs and her own commitment to the anti-Nazi Confessing Church. As she grapples with the societal pressures and the rising tide of Nazi sentiment, Anja must confront the personal costs of her resistance. The narrative explores themes of conviction, sacrifice, and the struggle for moral integrity in a time of political turmoil.

The narrative follows Jacob as he confronts an unsettling situation that triggers a deep sense of unease. As the story unfolds, readers are drawn into a tense atmosphere filled with suspense and uncertainty, exploring Jacob's internal struggle and the mysterious events surrounding him. The plot promises to delve into themes of fear, perception, and the unknown, creating an engaging experience that keeps readers on edge as they uncover the truth alongside the protagonist.