An Ancient Light

Powerful people across known space are revealed as simulacra—beings with no DNA. Faced with this growing threat, the crew of the Fafnir seeks answers, launching a dangerous mission into deepest space. Guided by hard-won evidence, Van and crew will probe the remains of an ancient culture who sought power and control across the entire galaxy. Until now, Van counted on powerful allies like the Schegith, the Wut'zur and the Surtsi—but his decades of statecraft will meet the ultimate test as he battles an enemy from the depths of time. Under the light of a distant star, Van and his family will go to war with one ship, one crew, and one goal—peace at any cost.