The Grand Struggle Begins!
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When an attack on a frontier colony leaves Kendra's children abducted, she embarks on a desperate quest across the stars to save them. Meanwhile, on the bastion world of Sylvanium Veridium, Admiral Cannetia Drake uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the delicate balance of power in the galaxy. As their paths converge, Kendra and Cannetia must navigate a web of political intrigue, advanced technology, and dangerous adversaries.
Across the void, an ancient machine intelligence awakens, setting into motion plans centuries in the making. As the Justice Coalition rises to challenge the established order, Kendra and Cannetia find themselves at the center of a conflict that will reshape the fate of humanity.
With the aid of Raven, the benevolent AI of Halcyon Prime, they race against time to unravel the mystery behind the attack and confront the true nature of their existence in a universe on the brink of transformation.
Don't miss this gripping space opera that blends high-stakes action, complex characters, and profound philosophical questions. Perfect for fans of Star Wars, Mass Effect, and Ghost in the Shell, this epic tale explores the boundaries between humanity and artificial intelligence in a richly imagined galaxy teeming with danger and discovery!
ABOUT HEAVY SILVER
Kendra thought she had found peace on the frontier planet of Pariah's Claim with her two children. But when pirates attack and abduct Abbie and Jacob, Kendra is thrown into a centuries-old conspiracy that threatens the entire galaxy. Pushed to her limits, Kendra must dig deep to find the strength to rescue her children and unravel the twisted plot before it's too late. Her journey will force her to confront her deepest fears and make the ultimate sacrifice.
Abbie is no ordinary 12-year-old. Enhanced with the latest genetic engineering, she's strong, smart and resourceful. But those talents will be put to the ultimate test when the evil pirate leader Keldan kidnaps her and her little brother Jacob. Stranded light-years from home, Abbie must use all her wits and courage to protect Jacob, uncover Keldan's sinister plans, and find a way back to their mother—before the galaxy is plunged into chaos.
As the powerful Queen of Sylvanium Veridium, Sophia Drake carries the weight of an empire on her shoulders. Beset by adversaries in Parliament and the looming threat of the Justice Coalition, Sophia faces her greatest challenge yet when her own son falls deathly ill. Torn between her duties as Queen and her love as a mother, Sophia must navigate treacherous political currents while racing against time to save her child—and her empire.
The crown princess and star admiral, Cannetia Drake has always been the Sylvan Empire's most skilled spy and dedicated servant. But when a mission goes disastrously wrong, Cannetia begins to question everything she believes in. Haunted by visions from an ancient goddess, Cannetia's faith in the Sylvan way of life starts to crumble. To unravel the mystery behind the visions and confront a dire plot against her empire, Cannetia must embark on a perilous quest to the darkest corners of the galaxy—and into the depths of her own soul.
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