Beyond the Reach of Earth

In the second installment of the Lightspeed trilogy by Ken MacLeod, humanity's exploration of new worlds accelerates with faster-than-light travel, unveiling the enigmatic Fermi—ancient beings long disturbed by human presence. As they awaken, Lakshmi Nayak and her crew aboard the Fighting Chance face threats that challenge them at every turn, propelling them on a journey filled with unexpected revelations and dark conspiracies. This gripping science fiction narrative deepens as the quest for answers leads them to uncharted territories and dangerous encounters.