To save her species, she must spark a rebellion. Mel, an ex-spy, is riding out the nuclear winter in her tiny hometown. Though her tactical implant has blocked her memory, flashes of training force her to challenge her peaceful life. She finds a mysterious door and steps through into an alien world. Shocked by the spaceship hovering over her planet, she activates her implant, seeking intel, allies, and an escape. But the alien ship has come to destroy the Sun and Earth in the process. Can she rally an alien rebellion prevent a genocide? The Karshe Device is an action-packed alien abduction with a side of apocalypse. If you love courageous rebellion, high-stakes alliances, and found family, you'll love this sci-fi adventure. Buy this page-turner today.

I'm an aromantic, asexual, agender person who is currently using she/her pronouns. Writing has given me the opportunity to discover and represent so many identities, and in turn find myself. I feel like diverse identities should exist in literature without being a central aspect of the plot. I have created several short films about asexuality, inspired by my own journey to self-discovery. Learn more about my creative side and my writing at http://www.valeriejmikles.com

I'm also a PhD astronomer and former black hole hunter. I defected from academia and currently work for NOAA as a Senior Systems Engineer on a polar-orbiting weather satellite. My motto in life is that I can be everything I want, just not all at the same time