This story is fully written and will update frequently.  In the space between the human planet of Dottir and the ocean world of Aegir, Ash Miller, captain of the cargo ship Solent, and his rookie crewmates watch in disbelief as their world falls to a brutal invasion by the alien race known as the Sharlah. Aided by their sassy shipboard AI, they strike out into the unknown to find help.  On the surface, Connor James fights for survival and struggles to keep his sanity in the heart of the invasion.  As the orbital defenses crumble, Lieutenant Commander Mei Ruo makes a decision that will follow her across the galaxy and haunt her for the rest of her days.  These stories collide in a desperate effort to find help and keep humanity free before the alien invaders swallow humanity's hidden colony world and the people who live there.  What to expect: * A fast pace  * Plenty of violence that is grounded in realism and some gore  * Imperfect characters with strengths and flaws  * Betrayal  * Humor  * A complete novel with most chapters between 1,500-2,500 words * An author that welcomes interaction Some reviews from another site: "I enjoyed this book immensely. The author moved it along at a decent pace and kept things interesting." "Very good story. Engaging with just enough twists and turns to keep it interesting." "I have a hard time reading online, but this story kept me engaged and curious. There are no givens here, no predictability. It is a gritty war story of the survival of the human species and it takes itself seriously, justifiably so."