Sea of Lies (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781962454056)

Five hundred years from today, the planet Gliese is humanity's last bastion, but its utopian facade hides a sinister truth. Bard Lao, a poet struggling against the Soul AI's control of his work, uncovers a set of manipulations that threatens to unravel everything. Presidium's eugenic society, governed by the Soul, is sending Lao, his botanist husband Stephron, and a reluctant crew on a perilous mission to savage Earth aboard the Free Sky-a ship powered by a magnon-driven FTL Vault drive that risks hallucinations or annihilation. As Lao digs deeper, he discovers the mission is a pretext for colonialism with devastating invasion tactics, supported by propaganda. An asteroid strike traps Lao and assistant Tay, forcing them to confront the lies, while Stephron's betrayal shatters their love. With time running out, can Lao expose the truth before Earth falls?

Sea of Lies is a gripping sci-fi thriller-drama blending interstellar adventure, ethical dilemmas, and heart-wrenching drama. Perfect for fans of "The Expanse" and "Dune", this tale of love, deceit, and survival under crimson skies and in deep space will keep you on the edge of your seat.