Greetings, travelers. Sometimes our journeys into the Otherworld take us beyond the borders of a single world, carrying us into the vast and uncertain reaches of space. Out there, rivalries can stretch across entire star systems, and the discovery of something new can change everything that came before it. Today, we’re setting our sights on a story where a missing ship, an uneasy alliance, and a mysterious adversary bring two civilizations face-to-face with a truth that could reshape their understanding of the galaxy. If you’re ready for a space opera filled with discovery and danger, read on to learn more about The Call of Carina.
In The Call of Carina, the latest entry in the Starfish Galaxy series, author Andrew Charles once again demonstrates his ability to combine exciting science-fiction adventure with characters who give the larger conflicts genuine emotional weight. His storytelling balances the spectacle of starships and alien worlds with the decisions of the people navigating them, allowing the tension to emerge from the complicated relationships between those on board. Charles also has a knack for creating a sense of scale, gradually expanding the reader’s understanding of the setting as new information comes to light. Because of this, the story feels both immediate and expansive. There’s a lot for readers to sink their teeth into here, from military conflict and political rivalries, to uneasy alliances and the discovery that the universe is far more populated than anyone imagined.
The Candal cruiser Meran was last seen weeks ago near the remote outpost of Ryt and is missing. Ships sent to investigate are attacked and return to base with casualties. Desperate, Senior Captain Clay summons an old friend, Captain Luke Bret, to lead the next, possibly last, attempt.
Bret’s last mission was considered a success despite heavy losses. He left ship command to become a college professor shortly after. Clay uses Bret’s friendship with the missing captain to persuade him to accept a 30-day deployment.
An unknown intruder attacks unmanned outposts and removes their contents. Unlike mercenaries and raiders, these adversaries have advanced ships. After defending a Mekal ship, their main competitor, Bret, forges a temporary truce with a long-term adversary.
The intruder, the Carina cruiser Cailin, has been stranded in their star system for two years. A stellar event sent them there during their subnet exit. The Carina portal is currently unavailable, and they cannot determine their planet’s fate. Desperate, they have resorted to attacking remote outposts to seize military supplies. To make amends for the harm and unintended casualties, they offer Candal and Mekal a revelation.
Charles’s story is wonderfully compelling because it approaches first contact not simply as an encounter with the unknown, but as a moment capable of changing everything. He builds his adventure around competing interests and reluctant cooperation, giving the characters plenty of room to demonstrate courage and ingenuity, as well as the willingness to set old rivalries aside when circumstances demand it. This new tale is perfect for readers who enjoy classic space opera, military science fiction, alien encounters, political intrigue, and richly imagined galactic settings. Best of all, you can discover this latest adventure for free from September 7 through September 9. If you’ve been looking for an excuse to venture into the Starfish Galaxy, there’s no better time to make the jump. Check out The Call of Carina on Amazon today!
Here’s a trailer for the book as well:
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