North One

When a pioneering ship disappears beyond the Commonwealth Frontier, its chilling final transmission sparks concern. The admiralty enlists Felix North, an unconventional investigator, to uncover the fate of the ship and its crew, as well as to determine if a looming danger threatens the galaxy. Amid his search, North encounters a self-absorbed celebrity hiding in an alien tomb and uncovers a malevolent force poised to strike at the heart of the Commonwealth.