A Pale Light in the Black: A NeoG Novel

by K. B. Wagers Narrated by Marisha Tapera

Overview

The Expanse meets the Battle Room in Ender's Game as K. B. Wagers brings us the rollicking first entry in a unique science fiction series that introduces the Near-Earth Orbital Guard-NeoG-a military force patrolling and protecting space inspired by the real-life mission of the U.S. Coast Guard.

For the past year, their close loss in the annual Boarding Games has haunted Interceptor Team: Zuma's Ghost. With this year's competition looming, they're looking forward to some payback-until an unexpected personnel change leaves them reeling. Their best swordsman has been transferred, and a new lieutenant has been assigned in his place.

Maxine Carmichael is trying to carve a place in the world on her own-away from the pressure and influence of her powerful family. The last thing she wants is to cause trouble at her command on Jupiter Station. With her new team in turmoil, Max must overcome her self-doubt and win their trust if she's going to succeed. Failing is not an option-and would only prove her parents right.

But Max and the team must learn to work together quickly. A routine mission to retrieve a missing ship has suddenly turned dangerous, and now their lives are on the line. Someone is targeting members of Zuma's Ghost, a mysterious opponent willing to kill to safeguard a secret that could shake society to its core . . . a secret that could lead to their deaths and kill thousands more unless Max and her new team stop them.

Rescue those in danger, find the bad guys, win the Games. It's all in a day's work at the NeoG.

Editorial Reviews

APRIL 2020 - AudioFile

This space-opera audiobook kicks off a new series set in the 25th century. It features a highly diverse group of characters, many of whom are in the Near-Earth Orbital Guard (NeoG), the equivalent of the Coast Guard for the solar system. Narrator Marisha Tapera builds the relationships that form the foundation of the story. She creates a persona for Max that integrates the competence and nervousness of the new lieutenant, the fast bond that forms between her and her shipmates, and the more troubled and complex history between her and her powerful parents and her brother. In contrast to Max’s seriousness, Tapera portrays Jenks as the fun-loving and impulsive sidekick. She infuses a spirit of comradery among the NeoG shipmates that would be the envy of any crew. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2020 - AudioFile

This space-opera audiobook kicks off a new series set in the 25th century. It features a highly diverse group of characters, many of whom are in the Near-Earth Orbital Guard (NeoG), the equivalent of the Coast Guard for the solar system. Narrator Marisha Tapera builds the relationships that form the foundation of the story. She creates a persona for Max that integrates the competence and nervousness of the new lieutenant, the fast bond that forms between her and her shipmates, and the more troubled and complex history between her and her powerful parents and her brother. In contrast to Max’s seriousness, Tapera portrays Jenks as the fun-loving and impulsive sidekick. She infuses a spirit of comradery among the NeoG shipmates that would be the envy of any crew. J.E.M. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

Product Details

BN ID:	2940173867810
Publisher:	HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date:	03/03/2020
Series:	NeoG , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged

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