Space Vault - (Sci-Fi Galaxy) by Jeremy Clift (Hardcover)

About the Book

A mother fights to protect her bioengineered daughter from AIs and corporations who claim her as property. As the battle for Earth's last Seed Vault erupts, one child may decide who controls life-and who gets to survive.

Book Synopsis

From award-winning author Jeremy Clift comes a bold new entry in the Sci-Fi Galaxy series-Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse-a visionary tale of humanity on the brink and the future of life itself.

Exploring the ethics of DNA edited, the politics of AI-controlled ecosystems, and the meaning of identity in an age when memory, consciousness, and genetic data can all be commodified, the novel is set in a future of ecological collapse and interstellar ambition as competing forces battle of over humankind's last viable seed vault concealed beneath the lunar surface.

As Earth's food systems come under stress, control of the genetic blueprints for survival has become the ultimate currency. But the vault's value goes beyond crops-it hides secrets about human genetic engineering, buried experiments, and the next phase of evolution.

Review Quotes

Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse - "A dense, rewarding sequel with a strong emotional core." -- Kirkus Review. "Mesmerizing worldbuilding ...Clift ramps up the action, showcasing his deftness at building suspense."

+ NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Best Sci-fi, Summer 2025

"Epic in scope and prescient in its scientific prognostications, the compelling science fiction novel Space Vault focuses on a pitched struggle for humanity's future." -- Clarion Reviews.

"A taut, emotional thriller in which one woman's struggle to protect her child sparks a war for evolution itself." -- The Prairies Book Review.

"Space Vault: The Seed Eclipse offers a sweeping vision that should appeal to fans of both hard science fiction and character-driven fantasy. Jeremy Clift has written a story that dares to look outward into the cosmos while never losing sight of the inner struggles that define us." -- San Francisco Book Review.

"Clift brilliantly combines cutting-edge science with raw human emotion. You'll find themes of genetic engineering, climate catastrophe, political unrest, and alien diplomacy all woven into a narrative that never forgets its beating heart: a mother's love. Teagan is fierce, wounded, and real and her struggle to protect Diana amidst collapsing ecosystems and hostile factions reminded me of how powerful a parent's love can be in the face of impossible odds.

"What really elevates this book is the philosophical undercurrent: Who owns life? In an era when corporations and governments increasingly control the food we eat, the air we breathe, and even our genetic future, this question becomes more than a fiction; it becomes urgent. Whether you're a sci-fi fanatic, a parent, or simply someone who loves gripping stories about resilience and the human spirit, this book is for you."