The Davorin Mote Chronicles

380 missions. 53 nuclear standoffs. I've seen every version of this moment—the miscalculation, the standoff, the extinction event that didn't happen.

Earth is mission 381. And Earth is different.

I'm Davorin Mote, Galactic Police Force field officer. I’m in my eighth body. On my 381st first contact mission. Currently sitting in a twelve-kilometer sphere in geostationary orbit above a planet that just learned it's not alone. A planet that calls itself Earth.

Nine billion people below. Twenty-four hours to decide what happens next.

The nuclear standoff I can handle. The scientist who's wired humanity's extinction to his own heartbeat—manageable. But weapons are showing up that shouldn't exist here, and a four-sentence order just arrived from the galactic center.

For the first time in 381 missions, I don't know if I'm here to save them—or end them.

Perfect for fans of Dennis E. Taylor's Bobiverse, Andy Weir's Project Hail Mary, and The Expanse series by James S.A. Corey.