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The Lightning War #0.5
Station Alpha
Before Captain Maria Roszak patrolled the stars in ships that defied known physics, her mother, Dr. Elena Roszak, confronted the terrifying genesis – and the devastating cost – of that power.
When a 50,000-year-old alien wreck is unearthed, Polonia Prime’s foremost xenoengineer, Elena Roszak, is tasked with unlocking its secrets. Within its impossible geometry lies the key to faster-than-light "bubble drive" technology – Polonia Prime’s only hope against encroaching interstellar threats.
But understanding comes at a terrible price. The alien intelligence communicates only through a torturous neural interface, a process that unleashes lethal radiation, consuming Elena's vitality with every revelation. As rival powers loom and her own body betrays her, Elena races against a relentless clock. Each monumental breakthrough for her colony’s salvation pushes her closer to an unforgiving precipice.
Can one woman’s fierce determination bridge eons of alien knowledge before she’s consumed entirely? And will the future she risks everything to forge for her beloved daughter, Maria, justify the agonizing sacrifice required?
When a 50,000-year-old alien wreck is unearthed, Polonia Prime’s foremost xenoengineer, Elena Roszak, is tasked with unlocking its secrets. Within its impossible geometry lies the key to faster-than-light "bubble drive" technology – Polonia Prime’s only hope against encroaching interstellar threats.
But understanding comes at a terrible price. The alien intelligence communicates only through a torturous neural interface, a process that unleashes lethal radiation, consuming Elena's vitality with every revelation. As rival powers loom and her own body betrays her, Elena races against a relentless clock. Each monumental breakthrough for her colony’s salvation pushes her closer to an unforgiving precipice.
Can one woman’s fierce determination bridge eons of alien knowledge before she’s consumed entirely? And will the future she risks everything to forge for her beloved daughter, Maria, justify the agonizing sacrifice required?
98 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 4, 2025
About the author
Miles Phoenix
19 books3 followersMiles Phoenix is the author of The Lightning War, a thrilling military science fiction series set in a galaxy teetering on the edge of chaos. Growing up in Poland during the fall of Communism, Miles witnessed firsthand the transformative power of resilience and leadership—key themes that drive his storytelling.
Inspired by the works of David Weber and Peter F. Hamilton, Miles combines the strategic depth of military space operas with vivid, character-driven narratives. A passionate student of military history, motorcycling enthusiast, and lover of story-rich computer games, he weaves his diverse interests into immersive tales that explore the human spirit under pressure
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When he's not writing, Miles enjoys exploring the open road on his motorcycle or diving into immersive gaming worlds.
Follow Miles Phoenix to stay updated on his latest projects and releases.
Inspired by the works of David Weber and Peter F. Hamilton, Miles combines the strategic depth of military space operas with vivid, character-driven narratives. A passionate student of military history, motorcycling enthusiast, and lover of story-rich computer games, he weaves his diverse interests into immersive tales that explore the human spirit under pressure
.
When he's not writing, Miles enjoys exploring the open road on his motorcycle or diving into immersive gaming worlds.
Follow Miles Phoenix to stay updated on his latest projects and releases.
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August 25, 2025
Excellent +++
So now we know where this incredible technology came from and the sacrifice that brought it into existence. Have to keep reading to see how Maria is propelled into the leadership roles that are the meat of the series. This author keeps me reading and loving the stories he weaves. This is book 7... I'll keep reading until he quits writing. 🙂
So now we know where this incredible technology came from and the sacrifice that brought it into existence. Have to keep reading to see how Maria is propelled into the leadership roles that are the meat of the series. This author keeps me reading and loving the stories he weaves. This is book 7... I'll keep reading until he quits writing. 🙂
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