Coming 1 October, 2023
Two Outcasts. One goal. Stop Earth.
The Lenticular Series is a galaxy-spanning space opera trilogy that begins with Traitor’s Run.
Earth’s Hegemony controls the surrounding alien civilisations with ruthless force. Its aim: dominate the galaxy to protect humanity.
Far away in the Lenticular, Udun – one of the insular, empathic Kresz – is on a secret mission for his Hierarch when he learns of the Hegemony’s expansion into nearby space. Returning home, his warnings are ignored. Then the Hegemony invades and mutilates any Kresz who oppose it.
Meanwhile, disgraced Hegemony Fleet pilot Rhees Lowrans is thrust into a Diplomatic Corps job she doesn’t want. Her new boss will be happy if her next mission kills her. Rhees sees firsthand how the Hegemony will sacrifice anything and anyone – including her – to protect Earth. Presumed dead, she escapes into unknown space, resolved to change things.
Can these two outsiders stand against the might of the Hegemony? And will the human race survive if they succeed?
About the Kresz
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