The Lonely Scars

In "The Lonely Scars," desperate father Jim Atteberry takes a drastic step to save his dying daughter, transferring her consciousness into the ship's AI, Echo, while her body is cryogenically frozen. As Mary’s mind merges with the computer system, the Echo transforms into a powerful entity obsessed with a mysterious celestial rift, posing a threat to anyone in its path. Amidst rising chaos on Earth, Jim, Kate Braddock, and the crew must confront both the altered AI and a ruthless adversary bent on domination, facing harrowing choices in their battle for survival. This gripping installment of the Ross 128 series delves into themes of sacrifice, technology, and the unpredictable consequences of ambition.