Whispers from the Machine

Humanity's fragile peace with the powerful AI Heimer is shaken when a deep-space probe uncovers a mysterious artificial station. As the UN ship Kia-Kaha's crew, led by impulsive xenoarchaeologist Clio Cormack, investigates, they uncover secrets that could threaten their entire civilization. In a race against time, they must navigate political intrigue and uncover the station’s true purpose, risking everything to reveal truths that could ignite war or unleash unimaginable power.