The First Peacemaker

In "The First Peacemaker," rejected scientist Alexander Hawke embarks on a perilous Antarctic expedition after being offered a chance by a mysterious Russian benefactor. As he descends into the depths of a bottomless chasm, he discovers a portal to an alien world, rich with the ruins of a once-great empire. Caught in a civil war where morality is blurred, Alexander must navigate alliances and conflicts, all with the goal of saving the world and finding his way home. This thrilling adventure launches a new series set in the Backyard Starship Universe.