Pirates of the Middle Passage

In this sequel, crew members from a 23rd-century asteroid mining ship, now stranded on a new planet, navigate a complex world shaped by ongoing wars, revolutionary uprisings, and shadowy figures shaping history. Amidst the chaos, twin assassins break free from space regulations to influence the historic slave trade, while a mysterious artificial intelligence threatens to unravel the fabric of consciousness itself. A diverse cast, from mixed-race teenagers to mythical figures, faces both personal and epic challenges in a story weaving past and future.