Furious Gulf

In Furious Gulf, acclaimed author Gregory Benford weaves a gripping tale of survival amid the cosmos, as the spaceship Argo carries the last remnants of humanity from Snowglade toward an uncertain fate. Led by the increasingly isolated Captain Killeen, the crew grapples with failing resources, whispers of mutiny, and the relentless threat of mechs—an artificial intelligence bent on exterminating humans. As Killeen's obsession with reaching the True Center of the galaxy intensifies, his son Toby embarks on his own journey of self-discovery, questioning leadership, legacy, and the very survival of their kind. Set against a backdrop of stunning celestial phenomena, this novel explores profound themes of human evolution and the quest for immortality amid perilous odds.