The Shadow of Betrayal
(2025)(The first book in the Gravity's Edge series)
A collection of stories by Ranjana Joshi
A gripping space thriller with human vs alien battles on a vicious volcanic planet.
A century of peace was just the calm before the storm.
After generations of war, humanity is finally flourishing under the Peace Accord, expecting the insectoid Vorath to do the same. But when colonies along the outer rim go dark, and probes go silent on planets close to their home planet of Erythro, Captain Xandar of the StarFleet knows the truth: the Vorath have only been waiting.
Sent to investigate the volcanic hellscape of Ignis Prime, Xandar and his crew uncover a nightmare as they realise that higher gravity isn’t the only thing they have to overcome. They have to face the enemy that they had only heard stories about, an enemy stronger and more technologically advanced than them.
Now, trapped behind enemy lines with their technology failing and time running out, Xandar must make an impossible choice: follow orders and retreat, or risk everything to expose the truth. War is brewing and the Vorath aren't just coming for Ignis Prime.
They're coming for all of humanity.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:
"This was a fast paced story with developed characters and a solid plot line." - Goodreads Reviewer
"I stayed awake way too late to finish the book. Gripping. Fast Paced. Intriguing." - Goodreads Reviewer
"Highly recommend!! If you love sci-fi, space thrillers and adventures, then this is the perfect fit for you. Go for it." - Goodreads Reviewer
Genre: Science Fiction
A century of peace was just the calm before the storm.
After generations of war, humanity is finally flourishing under the Peace Accord, expecting the insectoid Vorath to do the same. But when colonies along the outer rim go dark, and probes go silent on planets close to their home planet of Erythro, Captain Xandar of the StarFleet knows the truth: the Vorath have only been waiting.
Sent to investigate the volcanic hellscape of Ignis Prime, Xandar and his crew uncover a nightmare as they realise that higher gravity isn’t the only thing they have to overcome. They have to face the enemy that they had only heard stories about, an enemy stronger and more technologically advanced than them.
Now, trapped behind enemy lines with their technology failing and time running out, Xandar must make an impossible choice: follow orders and retreat, or risk everything to expose the truth. War is brewing and the Vorath aren't just coming for Ignis Prime.
They're coming for all of humanity.
WHAT READERS ARE SAYING:
"This was a fast paced story with developed characters and a solid plot line." - Goodreads Reviewer
"I stayed awake way too late to finish the book. Gripping. Fast Paced. Intriguing." - Goodreads Reviewer
"Highly recommend!! If you love sci-fi, space thrillers and adventures, then this is the perfect fit for you. Go for it." - Goodreads Reviewer
Genre: Science Fiction
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