A Pale Light in the Black
A Pale Light in the Black by K. B. Wagers is a science fiction novel published by HarperCollins Publishers on March 16, 2021. This 432-page book introduces readers to the Near-Earth Orbital Guard, a military force tasked with protecting space, drawing inspiration from the real-life mission of the U.S. Coast Guard. The story follows Interceptor Team: Zuma’s Ghost, who are haunted by a close loss in the annual Boarding Games and face new challenges with the arrival of a new lieutenant amidst their preparations for the upcoming competition.
Readers will find a narrative that explores themes of teamwork and personal growth as Maxine Carmichael navigates her new role while dealing with the pressures of her powerful family. As the team grapples with internal turmoil, they must quickly unite to confront a dangerous mission that threatens their lives and the safety of many others. The book delves into action, adventure, and elements of military science fiction, making it a compelling entry in the genre.
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The Expanse meets the Battle Room in Ender’s Game as K. B. Wagers brings us the rollicking first entry in a unique science fiction series that introduces the Near-Earth Orbital Guard–NeoG–a military force patrolling and protecting space inspired by the real-life mission of the U.S. Coast Guard.
For the past year, their close loss in the annual Boarding Games has haunted Interceptor Team: Zuma’s Ghost. With this year’s competition looming, they’re looking forward to some payback–until an unexpected personnel change leaves them reeling. Their best swordsman has been transferred, and a new lieutenant has been assigned in his place.
Maxine Carmichael is trying to carve a place in the world on her own–away from the pressure and influence of her powerful family. The last thing she wants is to cause trouble at her command on Jupiter Station. With her new team in turmoil, Max must overcome her self-doubt and win their trust if she’s going to succeed. Failing is not an option–and would only prove her parents right.
But Max and the team must learn to work together quickly. A routine mission to retrieve a missing ship has suddenly turned dangerous, and now their lives are on the line. Someone is targeting members of Zuma’s Ghost, a mysterious opponent willing to kill to safeguard a secret that could shake society to its core . . . a secret that could lead to their deaths and kill thousands more unless Max and her new team stop them.
Rescue those in danger, find the bad guys, win the Games. It’s all in a day’s work at the NeoG.
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