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Ami wakes in space with her crew dead and when she sends a distress signal, he answers . . . Ami awakes from years in stasis to find she's at the edges of deep space, and the only surviving member of her crew. Utterly alone and...
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Ami wakes in space with her crew dead and when she sends a distress signal, he answers . . .
Ami awakes from years in stasis to find she's at the edges of deep space, and the only surviving member of her crew. Utterly alone and unable to contact Earth, she sends out a distress beacon, not expecting a response. When she gets one from a being who calls himself Dorian, she's welcomed onto his ship as he offers his assistance in any way he can.
But nothing on Dorian's ship is as it seems. And as Ami tries to navigate the maze of hallways and first contact with this alien being, a deep hum begins to resonate, haunting her, as if the ship itself is whispering to her.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781405987103
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 27 November 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Meg Smitherman writes science fiction, fantasy, and horror books (all of which involve kissing). She studied Creative Writing at Brunel University London, where she obtained both her MA and a staggering amount of student loan debt. When not writing, Meg spends her time playing video games, reading fan fiction, and couch rotting. Based in Los Angeles, she shares her life with a chihuahua, a cat, and a handsome Englishman.
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