After the dreadful first contact with the galaxy's alien boogeymen, the Hemogeny, the Humans have returned to the Southwest Orion Arm of the Milky Way Galaxy. While Humanity's first encounter with the insectoid Hemogeny was terrifying, they are now armed with a fleet modified with weapons the research ship the Curious invented while hiding from the Hemogeny in a crater. Armed with two fleets with limited knowledge of the enemy and fueled by a need for preservation, they return to the battlefield led by the unorthodox Admiral Henry "Blackbeard" Teach and the formidable Nova Hall. They hunt the seemingly invincible enemy plaguing the galaxy with a mission to free the enslaved Canaanite civilization.

But the galaxy holds dark secrets. The Humans find the source of their enemy's power lies in the twisted echoes of an ancient civilization - a civilization they find a connection to. As Humanity clashes with the vast resources of the Hemogeny, a truth emerges: they are not just enemies but linked by a shared forgotten past. In a desperate struggle for survival, Humanity must master this legacy, for victory could mean finding their proper place in the cosmos. At the same time, defeat could be the ultimate feast for their terrifying foe.

Joel James Guttormsen is a local geologist and family man, a father of four and grandfather of nine. He has authored several books and enjoys reading. Joel's writing combines scientific knowledge with his experience as a geologist, creating engaging and thought-provoking narratives.