Beyond the Reach of Earth

In Ken MacLeod's thrilling addition to the Lightspeed trilogy, the stakes skyrocket with the awakening of the enigmatic Fermi aliens. As humanity grapples with the dangers of faster-than-light technology and the remnants of the Black Horizon conspiracy, John Grant and the crew of the Fighting Chance find themselves in a race against time on the mysterious planet Apis. Meanwhile, Alliance agent Marcus Owen embarks on a critical mission to communicate with alien intelligences hidden within the planet's rocks, uncovering deeper mysteries than he bargained for. With tensions mounting and secrets unfolding, the fate of both humans and aliens hangs in the balance.