Radiant

In James Alan Gardner's engaging science fiction adventure, Explorer Third Class Youn Sue is part of a specialized team tasked with dangerous rescue missions in a universe where flawed individuals undertake perilous tasks for humanity's safety. Alongside her partner Tut and the renowned Admiral Festina Ramos, Youn faces a powerful and cunning alien intelligence, the Balrog, whose sinister plans threaten everything they know. As they navigate a mysterious, seemingly deserted planet, they uncover deadly secrets that could have catastrophic consequences for thousands and reveal intriguing mysteries behind the Explorer Corps.