The Star Country

In a war-torn future America ravaged by climate change and economic collapse, small communities fight for survival while powerful nations clash over dwindling resources. When Harrek, an alien from the Hocq with invaluable knowledge, defects into outlaw territory to prevent hostile governments from leveraging his secrets, he relies on the help of Lisa Marquez and Jeremy Clayton. Together, they race against time to protect Harrek and deliver the critical Genesis File to the right hands before they are discovered by military forces or other aliens. Michael Cassutt's debut novel intricately weaves themes of post-apocalyptic struggle and first contact into a compelling narrative.