Light of Impossible Stars

In the explosive conclusion of Gareth L. Powell's Embers of War trilogy, the sentient warship Trouble Dog, low on fuel and pursued by the formidable Fleet of Knives, embarks on a perilous journey into the unstable Intrusion area of space. As human civilization teeters on the brink, Cordelia Pa and her step-brother salvage artifacts in an alien city, where Cordelia begins to hear the city's enigmatic song, leading to unexpected phenomena. Their intertwined fates raise questions about the potential of an old warship and the hidden powers of alien technology in the face of impending doom.