Heaven's Shadow
3 primary works
Book 1
THEY WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO CLAIM IT AS THEIR OWN
In 2016 a pair of amateur astronomers spot an unidentified object – an object one hundred kilometres across and heading towards Earth. As it approaches, NASA and the Russian-Indian-Brazilian Coalition race to land vehicles on the unexplored surface. With power, money and politics behind each mission, both crews have orders to stop at nothing to get there first.
Zack Stewart, NASA’s team leader, is determined to succeed. But as they’re about to land, violent explosions from the meteorite’s surface propel it directly into Earth’s orbit. Analysis shows the explosions were timed and deliberate – but by whom and why? As the world holds its breath, Zack makes a discovery that will change the course of humanity... forever.
‘Recalls Arthur C. Clarke at his heights … Better still, there’s more to come!’ Gregory Benford
‘Prepare to have your world rocked’ Robert J. Sawyer
‘Plotted like an old-school SF story, it’s firmly in the modern cinematic trend in its writing style’ SFX
‘One of the most entertaining novels I’ve read this year’ FantasyBookCritic blog
Book 2
THEIR FIRST CHALLENGE IS TO SURVIVE
When an unidentified object is spotted hurtling towards Earth, two rival teams race to claim it. But the affectionately-named Keanu conceals astonishing and dangerous secrets. Instead of barren rock, astronauts discover a giant ship with an extra-terrestrial crew. A ship that had headed to Earth with a mission and a message: Help Us. A brave new frontier beckons, but we are about to learn that it comes with a price.
Without warning or explanation, small groups of humans are transported from the competing scientific communities of Houston and Bangalore to the vast interior habitats of Keanu. Their first task is to stay alive. Their second, to explore the potential of their strange new home and locate their keepers. But most significantly of all, as the ship starts to break down around them, they must figure out why they were brought here and forge a path home.
PRAISE FOR THE SERIES
`Recalls Arthur C. Clarke at his heights ... Better still, there's more to come!'
Gregory Benford
`Goyer and Cassutt offer a compelling yarn about first contact in the near future'
David Brin
`A compulsive read... Goyer and Cassutt know their craft well'
SciFiNow
`Full of unexpected twists and turns that lead to a thrilling conclusion'
Booklist
Book 3
Twenty years have passed since the mysterious Near-Earth Object nicknamed Keanu appeared in the night sky and transported humans from all over Earth into its interior. There they discovered that Keanu was a long-range spaceship—and they were not alone. They joined forces with the aliens called the Architects, who had come from a distant galaxy to seek help in fighting the vicious Reivers. And they defeated them.
Or so they thought.
For when Keanu reestablished contact with Earth, they learned that the Reivers have taken over the planet, placing most of the population under their dominion. But mankind’s last hope may yet be hidden inside the NEO. And if the men and women still in Keanu cannot find it, humanity will be finished. And the galaxy will be next.