Galaxy Raiders: Abyss

This novel tells the story of humanity’s experience with a powerful Galactic empire that has no room for the upstart human species. The story is set many years in the future after humanity has experienced multiple singularities, which have allowed the rich to become near-immortal beings thanks to the wonders of genetic engineering. One of these, starship commander Alexandra Morrigan, is sent to the edge of human space to explore the region beyond the Abyss gate and to come to an understanding with the galaxy’s ruling empire. Instead, a battle begins at the gate, a massive portal at the edge of the Sol system that allows for instantaneous travel into Galactic-controlled space beyond. Douglas (Alien Agendas) takes a familiar plot of humanity standing up against the long odds of defeating an intergalactic empire and adds epic space battles that take place between human-crewed behemoths and alien drone fleets in deep space. Throughout, the worldbuilding is both compelling and intriguing, using real-world science and AI-infused singularities to help build the shape of societal change that echoes the vastness of space.