Leaving Earth was Merritt Alder’s dream—escaping the pollution, hunger, and despair for Galena, a pristine colony world 10,000 light years away.
But reaching Galena is no small feat. The journey aboard the colony ship promises hope but delivers danger, tension, and unexpected challenges. Trust is hard-earned, and not every passenger shares Merritt’s vision of a fresh start. As alliances form and fractures deepen, Merritt discovers the journey to Galena demands more than he ever imagined—sacrifices, compromises, and courage.
Yet even as he dreams of starting anew, Galena holds its own mysteries, untouched by human hands. What secrets lie in its uncharted lands? Merritt must navigate not just the journey but the unknown future that awaits them on a world no one truly knows.
