From Below, Book One

In a world where humanity struggles for survival against the deadly and intelligent Yaotzin predators, Axel Fernandez, a seasoned soldier, embarks on a risky mission that drastically alters his experience of the conflict. When a disastrous operation leads to an unlikely telepathic connection with a Yaotzin Matriarch, Axel becomes entangled in a complex web of secrets, shifting alliances, and hidden truths about the alien threat and human factions. Facing mounting dangers and moral dilemmas, he must navigate betrayal and unforeseen monsters to defend what remains of humanity.