Rise of the IISF (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781963380590)

In a world teetering on the brink of collapse, one organization dares to reach for the stars.

Georgiy Garbuz dares to dream of a future where humanity reaches for the stars together. As the visionary founder of the International Intergalactic Space Federation (IISF), he believes space exploration can transcend Earth's deepening political divides. But powerful forces, led by Russian President Orlov, are determined to see this dream of unity fail.

When the IISF launches its first manned deep space mission, what should be a triumph of human cooperation becomes a desperate fight for survival. As Orlov's sabotage threatens the crew's every move and political tensions escalate on Earth, Georgiy finds himself battling enemies from within and without.

Georgiy Sergeyevich Garbuz personifies the American dream as a first-generation immigrant. Originally from the former USSR, he arrived in the United States eager to build a new life. Despite limited English skills and resources, he studied diligently to master a new language and familiarize himself with American culture.

The future of space exploration hangs in the balance. Will Georgiy's dream of unity prevail, or will humanity's greatest adventure become another battlefield for global dominance?