"Lostetter remains at the forefront of innovation in hard science fiction."--Publishers Weekly (starred review) The mind-expanding journey that began with Noumenon and Noumenon Infinity continues in this wondrous mosaic tale of deep space exploration, adventure, and humanity that blends the awe, science, and speculative imagination of Arthur C. Clarke, Neal Stephenson, and Octavia Butler. Deep in the heart of an alien mountain range, I.C.C. has lain dormant, its ships silent, for eons. Now, afte…Show more