Stranded

An undercover mission gone wrong leaves ex-soldier Evan stranded on a remote colony world, seeking a fresh start. His plans for a peaceful retirement are shattered when his transport ship explodes, forcing a crash landing with limited resources and no way to call for help.

Alongside xenobiologist Anya, Evan must navigate the planet's dangerous wilds. As they fight for survival, they uncover evidence of an ancient alien starship, hinting that the mission's failure was no accident. Evan's investigative instincts kick in, revealing a deep interstellar conspiracy that makes this his most critical case yet.

Stranded, the first installment in the Starship of the Ancients series, offers a suspenseful space adventure. Fans of dynamic characters, alien worlds, and escalating intrigue will find themselves immersed in this riveting science fiction novel by A.K. DuBoff.