★★★★★ "A vast universe, a fantastic cast of characters, masterful storytelling, how could I not love this?"

Two galaxies. One microbe. The fate of trillions hangs in the balance.

Earth has changed—an unidentified microbe swept the globe, curing all disease and crippling the world economy. Aubrey Hope, heiress to a pharmaceutical empire, will do anything to save her family legacy. Her Hail Mary plan requires a microbiologist, a hacker, and a pop star.

In another galaxy, Matthai Valtrellin, unexpected heir to the high priesthood, is burdened by grief and duty. But when a naked, bloodied alien teleports from the future, claiming to be his mate, his world turns upside down.

Caught between his obligations to her, his family, and the countless Valmoran citizens he is fated to lead, he finds himself torn between fate and destiny. But with the help of a luck-obsessed smuggler, an empathic politician who finds most people 'invariably intolerable', and a four-armed ex-gladiator, he may just find himself on a perilous journey to a mythical planet ... called Earth.

As these complex characters navigate love, duty, and the weight of their own choices, their paths intertwine in unexpected ways. Each must confront their own demons while grappling with forces beyond their control.

The Valmoran Chronicles contains:

• Ill-conceived plans to smuggle cuddly murder-pets
• Mind-bending medical mysteries
• Ancient conspiracies
• AI-run space stations
• A cast of deeply nuanced and diverse characters

A thrilling space opera for fans of Dune, Firefly, and Black Mirror, The Valmoran Chronicles inhabits a universe where superpowers exist, alliances are forged in unlikely places, the boundaries of reality are warped, and first contact is just around the corner.

Dive into this epic adventure where nothing is as it seems, and the truth could reshape two galaxies forever.

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The Valmoran Chronicles: Emergence was originally published as episodes 1-23 of the Kindle Vella serial, The Valmoran Chronicles. It has been extensively revised, with new scenes added, but the story canon remains unchanged.