The Sound of Useless Wings

In this prequel to Tin Star, readers are introduced to Heckleck, an alien raised to prioritize breeding and survival, who forms a bond with Tula Bane on a space station. As he embarks on a journey to settle on a new planet, Heckleck falls in love with Goglu, the daughter of a politician, leading him to face unforeseen challenges in love and exploration. This story explores his beginnings and the choices that shape his destiny in space.