Harvest

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Summary

When alien megastructures materialize in Earth’s orbit, humanity faces an impossible choice: join the galactic network as “worthy candidates” or face total annihilation. The Primogenitors, an ancient and godlike race, deliver the ultimatum with cold efficiency. The catch? They’re not just looking for the strongest—they’re hunting for the perfect DNA and unshakable will to conform.

Enter Rylan Kael, a cybernetically-enhanced ex-soldier turned reluctant leader. Tasked with stopping the Primogenitors’ harvest, Rylan and his ragtag team of misfits aboard the Celestia race to infiltrate a galactic artifact capable of severing the aliens’ control. The crew includes Mei Takahashi, a fearless scout with neural implants and an unmatched aim; Elias Toren, a historian desperate to uncover humanity’s hidden past; Aria Velan, a compassionate doctor grappling with the moral cost of survival; and Sparks, the team’s wisecracking engineer who somehow survives his gadgets exploding in his face.

But as secrets unravel, the stakes only rise. The Primogenitors offer humanity a devil’s bargain: submission guarantees survival, but freedom comes with a steep price. To save Earth, the crew must decode ancient technology, fend off biomechanical drones, and confront their own darkest fears.

In the ultimate test of courage and sacrifice, Rylan discovers the true cost of humanity’s survival—and whether he’s willing to pay it.

Packed with adrenaline-pumping action, razor-sharp wit, and heart-stopping moral dilemmas, Harvest is a high-stakes science fiction thriller where every choice matters.

Available since: 12/12/2024.

Print length: 300 pages.

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