This series throws readers into a high-octane journey filled with suspense and unexpected twists. Follow protagonists as they face relentless challenges in perilous environments where every move is a fight for survival. It masterfully blends thrilling science fiction elements with gripping adventure, promising an unforgettable experience packed with action and emotion.
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.
"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"--
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.