Trial by Fire

In this sci-fi adventure, reluctant interstellar diplomat Caine Riordan faces a sudden, devastating alien attack after humanity's first contact with extraterrestrials. As Earth's defenses fall and traitorous forces interfere, Caine and humanity must rely on their ingenuity and resilience to survive. Meanwhile, hints of an ancient inter-species conflict raise questions about the true motives behind the alien invasion and the potential for a preemptive strike rooted in long-buried history.