Fiction, Science Fiction, Action & Adventure, Space Opera, Alien Contact, Genetic Engineering, Space Exploration
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Synopsis
A ragtag band of musicians is all that stands in the way between an army of giant mechas and humanity's total destruction in the second book of this big-hearted, technicolor space opera trilogy by one of the most exciting voices in science fiction, Alex White.Ultra-glam enby pop star Ardent Violet thought they could catch a break and enjoy some time with their new boyfriend August Kitko after defeating the giant mechas hellbent on humanity's destruction. However, Ardent didn't count on their mecha allies summoning a host of extraterrestrials to defend Earth.
Between the diplomatic entanglements of the newly-arrived alien Coalition, and a mysterious all-powerful AI establishing a base within their solar system, there's no rest for the wicked.
When August makes a discovery that could turn the tide of the war, Ardent Violet finds themself back in the spotlight for an encore!
The Starmetal Symphony
August Kitko and the Mechas from Space
Ardent Violet and the Infinite Eye
For more from Alex White, check out:
The Salvagers
A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe
A Bad Deal for the Whole Galaxy
The Worst of All Possible Worlds
Book Details
Published
June 18, 2026
Publisher
Orbit
Pages
464
ISBN
9780316430609