Haze

About the book

Three thousand years into the future, a starship pilot struggling with addiction finds themselves at the center of a mystery that poses a serious threat to the future of interstellar travel.

Inspired by the immersive world-building of Kim Stanley Robinson and the thrilling space adventures of Lois McMaster Bujold,

HAZE

takes readers to a society ruled by the Rim Council, a coalition of planets protected by the powerful military force known as The Fleet. Travel between worlds relies on hyperspace "shunts," but disturbing rumors hint at a possible danger to this vital system.

To investigate the threat, The Fleet sends a team from its Special Ops division, comprising a troubled pilot with a knack for navigating hidden routes in hyperspace, an AI expert with a network of artificial intelligences, a soldier skilled in detecting temporal and spatial patterns, an alien marksman with unparalleled precision, and a strong-willed female captain who keeps the team in check. Together, this eclectic group uncovers more than they anticipated, revealing secrets that could upend their society.

HAZE

offers a richly diverse cast of characters, including people of color and extraterrestrial beings, in a future where humanity embraces bisexuality and polyamory, adding depth to an already engaging story.