The Ninth Metal

In Benjamin Percy's speculative thriller, a new, mysterious metal arrives on Earth following a meteor shower, igniting a lucrative 'gold rush' and transforming life in unexpected ways. Set in a small Minnesota town, the story unfolds amidst devastating meteor impacts and a double murder, revealing that the strange substance within the comet is more valuable than gold. The novel is the first in a series set in a shared universe, blending suspense with speculative elements.