This space adventure is the first book in the Starship of the Ancients series, a space opera with themes of survival, intersellar intrigue, and mysterious alien technology. The story begins when a group of human explorers, aboard their starship, finds themselves stranded on a long-forgotten world, Aethos. An explosion leaves them no way to communicate with their home base or escape. Two of the survivors, Evan, the assumed leader of the survivors and Anya, an exobiologist, decide to journey to a military escort ship hoping to find a means of communication and rescue. The planet is not just desolate—it holds remnants of an advanced, long-extinct civilization, along with dangerous secrets that are slowly revealed as the explorers navigate the mysterious landscape. Warring parties are aware of this trove of advanced alien technology and are willing to use whatever means necessary to acquire it first.
Besides the protagonists, the most alluring feature of this novel is its worldbuilding. The author created a rich and immersive universe filled with ancient artifacts and planetary landscapes that feel both awe-inspiring and dangerous. The setting is detailed and atmospheric, with enough intrigue to fuel the curiosity of the reader. I plan to continue the series; however, I must wait since the second book won't be released until August 2025.
Besides the protagonists, the most alluring feature of this novel is its worldbuilding. The author created a rich and immersive universe filled with ancient artifacts and planetary landscapes that feel both awe-inspiring and dangerous. The setting is detailed and atmospheric, with enough intrigue to fuel the curiosity of the reader. I plan to continue the series; however, I must wait since the second book won't be released until August 2025.