The Knife and the Serpent

In this gripping space opera by Hugo Award-winning author Tim Pratt, Tamsin Culver returns to her Midwestern hometown after her grandmother's murder, uncovering a shocking family secret tied to the advanced Nigh-Space continuum. As Tamsin grapples with her newfound inheritance and the dangers it entails, grad student Glenn discovers his girlfriend Vivy is a secret agent for an organization protecting Nigh-Space's vulnerable realities. Their intertwined destinies lead to a thrilling adventure filled with alien planets, starship battles, and unexpected betrayals, all while navigating the complex legacies of their pasts.