Burning the Ice

Set on the icy, barely-habitable world of Brimstone, this story follows a colony of descendants of space travelers as they struggle to survive and terraform their surroundings, amid close quarters and political intrigue. Manda, who prefers solitude, embarks on a scientific expedition that uncovers the presence of intelligent life, threatening to alter her community’s future. As she navigates dangerous plots rooted in both their colony and beyond, her discovery could have far-reaching consequences for everyone involved.