Stellar Reach

Prepare to embark on a gripping journey aboard the Odyssey One colony ship, where a diverse crew of scientists, engineers, and explorers venture to the distant planet Tau Ceti j in the Tau Ceti star system. Set against the backdrop of both the Sol system and uncharted space, follow the characters as they navigate the perils of a world scarred by global conflict and environmental upheaval. But before they can even begin their journey into the unknown, they must confront the clandestine maneuvers of a shadowy organization intent on halting human expansion beyond Earth by any means necessary. As they venture forth, they discover that the challenges of exploration are not limited to the cosmic frontier; they must also grapple with the complexities of human nature that they had hoped to leave behind. Join this intrepid crew on a voyage of discovery, resilience, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge amidst the vast expanse of the cosmos. Robb Wetmore is a science fiction and fantasy author whose work blends high-concept ideas with deeply human stories. Drawing inspiration from both cutting-edge science and timeless myths, he crafts immersive worlds that explore the boundaries of technology, identity, and purpose. His debut novel, The Shadow of Light, launched the Seana Byrne series, followed by the sequel Edge of Defiance, praised for its layered characters and rich political intrigue. His more recent Stellar Reach series-including Odyssey One and Aurorae-dives into the challenges of space colonization, AI evolution, and first contact, all grounded in hard science realism.By day, Robb serves as a digital health leader in Oklahoma City, where he works to implement AI-powered tools in value-based care. By night, he builds universes, writes flawed heroes, and consumes more coffee than is medically advisable. He's a regular participant at genre conventions and is a proud member of the International Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors (IASFA).Whether through prose or professional innovation, Robb believes in the power of storytelling to shape the future.

Humanity has reached Aurorae at last. After a five-year journey aboard the colony ship Odyssey One, the first settlers descend to an alien world they believe is untouched, ready to build a new future beneath unfamiliar skies. But Aurorae is no empty frontier. As scientists, soldiers, and pioneers struggle to establish the settlement of Elysium Point, the planet begins revealing its secrets. Strange and beautiful creatures move through the forests and plains with unsettling intelligence. A colossal winged predator rules the skies. Hidden in the wilderness, an indigenous people-the Kehr'la-watch the newcomers with equal parts wonder, fear, and curiosity. And beneath layers of ash and time lie the buried remains of a long-lost civilization that should not exist. Geologist Dax Sinclair is drawn ever deeper into the mystery after discovering evidence of an ancient race wiped out by cataclysm. His wife, Dory Harper-Sinclair, must protect the fragile colony from both the dangers of Aurorae and the growing authoritarianism festering aboard the Odyssey One. Botanist Zoe Frias races to understand a biosphere unlike anything humanity has encountered, while Flora-an evolving artificial intelligence-finds herself at the center of first contact with the Kehr'la. Even Lyra, Dax and Dory's young daughter, forms an unexpected bridge between worlds. But the settlement's greatest threats may not come from the wilds of Aurorae alone. Political tensions simmer among the colonists, fear and control are tightening their grip in orbit, and the truth about Aurorae's past may change humanity's future forever. Rich with discovery, danger, and wonder, Aurorae is a sweeping science fiction adventure about first contact, survival, and the haunting legacy of those who came before.

A new world. A fragile beginning. A future yet to be written.The crew of Odyssey One has crossed the stars, leaving behind the chaos of Earth to build the first human colony beyond the Sol System. But reaching Aurorae was only the beginning.This alien world is vast and untamed, a land of ancient forests, soaring mountain ranges, and relics of a long-vanished civilization-the Heim'val. Their silent cities and shattered technology whisper of brilliance, betrayal, and a fate humanity may yet share.As the colony of Elysium Point struggles to root itself in alien soil, social divisions, unexpected first contact, and the ghosts of Earth's past threaten to unravel everything they've built. Among them, sentient natives-the Kehr'la-watch with uncertain eyes. And something far older watches still.Now, leaders like Dax Sinclair, Zoe Frias, and Juliet Kosovo must navigate not just survival, but transformation-of bodies, minds, and purpose. Their decisions will challenge the very definition of humanity... and determine whether their future lies in the stars or ends beneath them.Welcome to Aurorae:A world as breathtaking as it is unforgiving-where every answer leads to greater unknowns, and the future of the human race may rest in hands that are no longer entirely human. Robb Wetmore is a science fiction and fantasy author whose work blends high-concept ideas with deeply human stories. Drawing inspiration from both cutting-edge science and timeless myths, he crafts immersive worlds that explore the boundaries of technology, identity, and purpose. His debut novel, The Shadow of Light, launched the Seana Byrne series, followed by the sequel Edge of Defiance, praised for its layered characters and rich political intrigue. His more recent Stellar Reach series-including Odyssey One and Aurorae-dives into the challenges of space colonization, AI evolution, and first contact, all grounded in hard science realism.By day, Robb serves as a digital health leader in Oklahoma City, where he works to implement AI-powered tools in value-based care. By night, he builds universes, writes flawed heroes, and consumes more coffee than is medically advisable. He's a regular participant at genre conventions and is a proud member of the International Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Authors (IASFA).Whether through prose or professional innovation, Robb believes in the power of storytelling to shape the future.