Those Left Behind

Aug 18, 2022

Those Left Behind – N. C. Scrimgeour 

 

A dying planet. A desperate mission. A crew facing impossible odds. Humanity’s last hope lies with them…

Time is running out for the people of New Pallas. Nobody knows that better than Alvera Renata, a tenacious captain determined to scout past the stars with nothing but a handpicked crew and a promise: to find a new home for humanity.

But when a perilous journey across dark space leads to first contact with a galactic civilisation on the brink of war, Alvera soon realises keeping her word might not be as easy as she thought.

Her only hope lies with the secrets of the ancient alien waystations scattered across the galaxy. The mysterious technology could be the key to humanity’s survival—or bring unwanted attention from the long-forgotten beings who built them.

But remaining united in the face of annihilation is a lot to ask from a crew already splintering under the weight of their differences. A jaded pilot looks for a place he can start over. A young translator searches for meaning out in the galaxy's lawless frontier. And Alvera reckons with the aftermath of betrayal as she fights for a way to save them all.

As they break apart to forge their own paths, Alvera and her crew all face the same question: what are they willing to sacrifice to save those left behind?

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Subgenres: First Contact, Galactic Empire / Colonization, Space Exploration, Space Opera

Date first published:  November 16, 2021

On Kindle Unlimited: Yes

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Author Information

Twitter: https://twitter.com/scrimscribes

Website: https://ncscrimgeour.com/

Biography: N. C. Scrimgeour is a science fiction and fantasy author whose books focus on character-driven stories in vibrant worlds, from folklore fantasy to space opera. After completing her Masters in English Literature, she went on to work in journalism and marketing and communications while pursuing her passion in writing. Her latest project is The Waystations Trilogy, an epic space opera filled with exploration, war and ancient alien mysteries. When she’s not writing, she enjoys playing story-driven RPGs, watching and reading all things science fiction and fantasy, and getting outdoors with the dog for a good walk!

Other information

Cover artist name: Tim Barber

Cover artist website: https://www.dissectdesigns.com/

Editor/Formatter’s name: Interior formatting: Nicola Scarano

Editor/Formatter’s website: https://www.facebook.com/groups/nsformatting/