The Span: November's Expanse

ISBN-13: 9780692522554 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 346 str.

Chad L. Teller

Opis

In the twenty-second century Humanity is the master of the solar system, but fear of a machine uprising has caused a mass build up of Earth's militaries. This fear may be without merit, but none the less, it is a fear that can be exploited. To an advanced alien species loosing it's war for survival this combination is seen as an opportunity that must be taken. Humanities first contact is with a species that needs our help, but as deals are made and choices begin to effect the population less honorable options are considered all parties involved. Former intelligence agent, Sam Stix is brought back into the fray out of concern that our agents have been observed and catalogued. Once a great agent himself, Sam was involved in securing man's greatest deception, and largest threat to the machines. Sam was charged with insuring the A.I.s had no idea Humanity had developed the means to destroy their new home world, subterranean Venus. Now the United Nations Space Agency needs him again. This time, Sam is to take the alien's advanced information and technology without complying with their demands or concerning himself with their survival. To complicate the situation further, their is at least one brilliant alien strategist who has no intention of leaving the fate of his species up to a handful of Human politicians. The Span: November's Expanse is the first book of this sci-fi series. Although fun with lots of adventure, suspense and thrills, Sam's story continues to entertain and stimulate the mind in other ways. Step aboard the November and explore the friendship between Sam and his A.I. partner Roczi, as well as the galaxy. Let's discover wether this person of faltering humanity has what it takes to possibly save Humanity .