Bounding Line: The Sirius Missions

by Dustin Rielly

A dangerous military experiment promises vacuum energy and the stars—but disaster strikes when during a controlled near-death experience, the boundary of spacetime is irreversibly fractured. The survivors must confront not only an unknown presence behind the veil, but themselves.

Marine biologist Solara Jordan is an American refugee haunted by the Terminal War. She seeks absolution. When her life crumbles again in the aftermath of insurgency, a chilling offer emerges from the shadows. Brilliant physicist Daniel Weir has unlocked unification. He pursues the key to godlike power, but threatens to unleash a nightmare. Intelligence agent Peter Trent has a conscience and races to prevent catastrophe. He can’t.


In Project Sirius, Solara, Weir, and their allies must navigate an uncharted space, the factions of a world divided, and a dark conspiracy bound to otherworldly forces. As they desperately try to seal the rift, time and memory fade, and reality hurtles towards a terrifying fate. To survive, humanity must hurdle an unimaginable horizon—death.

A barrier in which all lines become one.

But is it a leap too far?

Praise forBounding Line

“A monumental, futurist SFF tale with suitably complex systems and minutiae of scientific imagination… may be on a winner.”

—Tom Flood, Oceana Fine

“So tragically current… a futuristic thriller set in the post nuclear world of 2113. The writing is superb, the characterizations sharp, and the plot moves at a pace that will appeal to anyone who loves a great spy novel.”

—Wendy Waters, Paradis Inferno

398 pages, Paperback

First published July 10, 2024

About the author

Dustin Rielly is an emerging Australian author. Following musical pursuits, he studied creative writing and history at the Queensland University of Technology, worked various jobs, and while traveling developed the ideas for his first novel, BOUNDING LINE. He lives in Brisbane, Australia.

Reviews

[Matt Thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bounding Line has a classic sci-fi vibe—pushing boundaries and asking the big “what ifs.” A thought experiment with heart, and relatable characters. It explores the unknown—what’s out there, and what’s within. Some excellent action scenes and conflicts. Vivid, almost cinematic writing makes a lasting impression. A great read, especially for anyone who likes their sci-fi a little existential.

[Stuart Houstoun · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoying this book so far. My favourite thing about sci-fi is the speculative concepts and possibilities that authors think up and explore, and from the immense, plot-defining concepts to the more "everyday" technological advancements packed tightly in between, Bounding Line absolutely scatches that itch. I love the unique and refreshing imagining of the near-to-mid future the story takes place in, in some parts, bewilderingly advanced, in others, very familar.

Overall, thought-provoking, tense, and void of clichés, with tangible characters and dialogue, a world you want to explore even more, and descriptions and scenes that will surely stay with me.

[Jodie Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great writing, really interesting characters, fast paced, imaginative science fiction with high stakes, but on a very human level. Would like to see a sequel.

[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Challenges the reader with unsettling questions, and an unnervingly vivid lens. Provides an ominous but hopeful take on humanity’s future. Feels both original and familiar. Well worth a read.