As the planet hurtles towards certain destruction by a comet, the evacuation plans go awry and the low-lifers and down-and-outers are the only ones that make it to safety on a space-lift meant for the wealthy elite. Captain Steinberg is okay with that option. He believes, “The poor and the down-and-outs have as much right to life as those who think they can buy it.”
Among the survivors are a stowaway street kid, an autistic savant, a disgraced scientist who predicted the disaster, a priest who had the gut feeling the scientist was right but that they would make it. With a ship full of drug dealers, gangsters, and even Nazis who try to make it a whites-only trip, the journey to their new planet is far from smooth. Things happen that would make one consider that perhaps there was wisdom in rescuing only the upper class, as originally planned, but the captain has no regrets. In spite of incidents of violence, of coercion, kidnapping, he gets to know people with hearts of gold. As they face new challenges and unexpected dangers, they realize that the small, unlikely heroes may hold the key to their survival.
For fans of Adrian Tchaikovsky and Frank Herbert, this book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a thrilling galactic adventure in unusual landscapes with unexpected twists and turns and a diverse and relatable cast of characters. Get your copy now before the price changes!
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