The automated alien ship came and built us a space elevator - an impervious thread connecting Darwin, Australia to the heavens. We took advantage of the Builder's gift and established orbital colonies along the cord. Then, years later, a plague almost completely obliterated the world's population...

The automated alien ship came and built us a space elevator - an impervious thread connecting Darwin, Australia to the heavens. We took advantage of the Builder's gift and established orbital colonies along the cord. Then, years later, a plague almost completely obliterated the world's population...

Skyler Luiken and his ragtag crew of scavengers, scientists, and brawlers have a new mission: a long journey to a distant planet where a race of benevolent aliens are held captive behind a cloud of destructive ships known as the Swarm Blockade.

Part two of a thrilling action-adventure sci-fi duology featuring indomitable characters, incredible worlds, and plenty of rip-roaring action and thrills!

The official prequel to the action video game Gears 5, beginning immediately after Gears of War 4 and leading directly into the new game.

The new novel set within the action of the Xbox Game Studios video game Gears 5, by New York Times bestselling author Jason Hough.