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The Galactic Expedition: The Starship Odyssey

The Galactic Expedition: The Starship Odyssey


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In the thrilling sequel to The Galactic Expedition, David A. Joseph returns with Book Two - Echoes of the Forgotten War, a riveting continuation that plunges the Odyssey crew deeper into interstellar mystery and moral complexity. Picking up where the first book left off, the narrative explores the aftermath of a monumental first contact event and the awakening of the ancient Caral civilization, long buried in the depths of space and time. Captain Zulu and his diverse crew, including AI assistant Aria, multidimensional beings Ninil and Ishtar, and esteemed human experts like Professor Tashia and Doctor James, find themselves navigating a precarious web of diplomacy, survival, and discovery. Their encounter with Princess Odriin-a humanoid alien leader awakened from stasis-uncovers the history of the Caraliens, a once-great civilization devastated by a brutal war with the Tot Empire. The Caraliens' mastery of exotic matter technology and their evolution into near-human forms provoke awe, suspicion, and ethical dilemmas among the Odyssey's crew. As ancient technologies are reactivated, stasis pods open, and universal translators decode alien languages, the Odyssey's crew faces wave after wave of high-stakes encounters-from psychic energy surges to revelations of an intergalactic war that has spanned eons. The stasis technology used by the Carals isn't just a suspension of time-it simulates reality, potentially distorting identity and memory. Their knowledge of human biology and culture, their ability to adapt physically and behaviorally, and their unwavering reverence for celestial beings (including Ninil and Ishtar) hint at deeper spiritual and metaphysical layers. The novel asks provocative questions: Can humanity trust an alien species that mirrors them so precisely? What are the ethical costs of cooperation with beings who have waged war across galaxies? And what secrets lie buried in their ancient languages and celestial conflicts? Tensions mount as alliances are tested, old traumas resurface, and new relationships form. From the majestic but silent Caralien mothership, to the sharp debates of Earth's command center, the story explores the very nature of diplomacy, identity, and survival in a cosmic context. This is not just a tale of exploration, but of evolution-of species, technology, and morality. Joseph's skillful blend of space opera, military science fiction, and philosophical reflection provides readers with a narrative rich in both action and introspection. Echoes of the Forgotten War is an epic journey into the heart of what it means to be human, even in a universe teeming with intelligent life. The galaxy is vast, but understanding it-and ourselves-may be the greatest adventure of all.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781968324414
  • Publisher: David Joseph
  • Publisher Imprint: David Joseph
  • Height: 229 mm
  • No of Pages: 336
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: The Starship Odyssey
  • Width: 152 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1968324410
  • Publisher Date: 05 Aug 2025
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 23 mm
  • Weight: 603 gr


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