Commander Elias Kane vanished fourteen years ago during humanity’s first deep-space expedition beyond the edge of mapped solar territory.
Officially, the mission was declared a catastrophic failure.
Unofficially, the recovered transmission was erased from every global archive.
Now a mysterious signal has appeared from deep space — carrying Kane’s identification code and coordinates from a region no human vessel could possibly have reached.
Dr. Mara Vey, a brilliant astrophysicist haunted by her role in the original mission, is recruited to investigate aboard the Astra Meridian, humanity’s most advanced exploration vessel. But as the crew follows the impossible signal into uncharted space, they begin encountering anomalies that defy physics: distorted time, vanished stars, and transmissions from people who have not spoken yet.
Vernon Watters writes with a deep affection for small towns, eccentric characters, and the traditions that bind communities together. His storytelling blends humor, heart, and a touch of mischief, capturing how ordinary people turn everyday struggles into unforgettable adventures. When he isn’t writing, Vernon can often be found exploring local fairs, tinkering with odd gadgets, or collecting stories from neighbors that spark his next tale.View all by VERNON WATTERS
