Dark Space - by Rob Hart & Alex Segura (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Bestselling and acclaimed authors Rob Hart and Alex Segura join forces on Dark Space, a sweeping sci-fi spy thriller that blends the epic scope and character-driven spark of Star Trek with the intrigue of John le Carré's Smiley novels.

If life were fair, ace pilot Jose Carriles should have ended up a desk jockey like his former friend Corin Timony, back on the lunar colony of New Destiny. Instead, he's the pilot of the Mosaic--a massive ship taking the Interstellar Union's first-ever mission to outside our solar system.

Timony should have been the best spy at the Bazaar, the lunar colony's international intelligence arm. Instead, she's been demoted to admin duties like monitoring long-range communications. She has no one to blame but herself--and maybe Carriles.

But when the Mosaic experiences a series of strange malfunctions and Carriles is forced to take a wild gamble to save the ship, he begins to suspect the reasons behind the exploratory mission weren't exactly on the up-and-up.

At the same time, Timony's old instincts kick in as she realizes the distress call she received from the Mosaic has been wiped without a trace.

As people start to end up dead and loyalties are tested, Timony and Carriles find themselves entangled in a star-spanning conspiracy that drags them through the darkest corners of their government--and their own personal failures--and face-to-face with a reckoning that could destroy humanity as we know it.

Review Quotes

"Dark Space is the perfect book for fans of John le Carré, a slow-burn yet quick-moving thriller that had me blazing through page after page to find out what the heck is going on."

-- "FanFiAddict"

"Dark Space is a superior blend of suspense, mystery, and light sci-fi...Authors Rob Hart and Alex Segura combine their prolific talents to produce a book that keeps you up all night and the next day."

-- "Great Mysteries & Thrillers"

"Dark Space is a captivating interstellar espionage thriller filled with deception, intrigue, and heart. A story that's equal parts science fiction entertainment and cautionary glimpse into our future. A stellar novel that has emerged with a big bang from the creative minds of Rob Hart and Alex Segura."

-- "Best Thriller Books"

"Dark Space is a total blast! A propulsive mash-up of space epic and spy thriller that keeps you guessing from start to finish."

-- "M. R. Carey, USA Today bestselling author of The Girl with All the Gifts"

"Dark Space reinvents the espionage thriller by combining it with a perfectly tuned sci-fi epic--a story of humanity's grandest ambition shadowed by its worst possible instincts."

-- "Charles Soule, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: Light of the Jedi"

"Dark Space succeeds on all levels...There is something here for everyone to enjoy, and that is due to the universal talents of Rob Hart and Alex Segura."

-- "Bookreporter (audiobook review)"

"A fun space opera."

-- "Transfer Orbit"

"A thrilling space adventure that mixes real-world politics and space exploration to dramatic effect...This clever science fiction novel is a perfect choice for readers looking for a perilous adventure with a dash of coziness."

-- "Library Journal"

"A thrilling spy romp in space...Each chapter propels you forward at warp speed while simultaneously inviting reflection on what it means to be human when confronted with the unknown...A novel well worth your time."

-- "Capes & Tights"

"Rob Hart and Alex Segura's sci-fi collaboration Dark Space opens with a bang and does not let up...Fun, engaging, and, much like Star Trek itself, optimistic to its core."

-- "Pile by the Bed"

"Segura and Hart combine space opera with espionage to create a world where the US, Russia, and China showdown is at its zenith, and the human race needs its unlikeliest heroes to answer the call. Packed with action and intrigue and so fast-paced, the pages practically turn themselves."

-- "Alma Katsu, author of Black Vault"

"Segura and Hart interweave their styles seamlessly in this stellar blend of space opera and spy thriller...The universe feels remarkably well-developed and the tension is palpable. James S. A. Corey fans will want to check this out."

-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Sometimes employing a pair of narrators to deliver an audiobook just makes sense. This crackling space thriller is a perfect example...Bringing to life multinational characters from Earth and aliens across the universe gives Zanzarella and Pabon great opportunities to show off their chops. They expertly deliver a mix of accents and intonations that differentiate the many characters."

-- "AudioFile"

"The amazing blend of genres really complements each other. Both Hart's and Segura's writing works great together."

-- "Cosmic Circus"

"The stakes steadily escalate, the action-packed plot consistently entertains, and a ping-ponging third-person narrative kindles suspense and keeps the pages turning...Gritty, bombastic space pulp served with a side of Roddenberry-esque optimism."

-- "Kirkus Reviews"

"This future-espionage tale is a rollicking space adventure full of action, politics, and intergalactic diplomacy on board and back at the station, and will be fun for fans of SF and thrillers."

-- "Booklist"

"This is an intense thriller, with two great authors teaming up, you wouldn't expect anything less. Fans of space adventures will love this one."

-- "Red Carpet Crash"

"This mix of Star Trek themes and a story like Robert Ludlum and Andy Weir had a love child is a blast."

-- "First Clue Reviews"