This is a work of fiction. All the characters, names, incidents, organizations, and dialogue in this novel are either the products of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously.

Cover Art Credit:

NASA, ESA, HEIC, and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)

http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2005/15/

This story is dedicated to the TOPS writing club whose continual support and goading has been instrumental in bringing this to life. Thank you, Jeff, Lesley, and Mary for your wonderful contributions on this project.

Table of Contents

Prologue

Eruption

Solitude

Give Us This Day

Visions

Into The Valley Of Death

Fear No Evil

Damned

Paradise Lost

Rewind

Besieged

Awakened

Glossary