Gate Crashers

A lively science fiction novel about humanity's first contact with an alien artifact, following Captain Allison Ridgeway and her crew as they navigate the challenges of exploration, reverse engineering advanced technology, and managing government secrets. Amidst bureaucratic struggles and military interests, their actions set off a chain of events that could lead to unexpected encounters in a vast galaxy. The story combines humor, adventure, and the complexities of interstellar discovery without giving away any spoilers.