What if the universe was never meant to be crossed at speed?
For centuries, humanity believed faster-than-light travel was its greatest achievement — a triumph that turned the galaxy into something small, reachable, and conquerable. But when Commander Elara Myles uncovers evidence that every jump tears at the fabric of space itself, she is forced to confront an unthinkable truth:
Civilization is consuming the universe faster than it can survive.
As ancient ghost signals, starless corridors, and extinct civilizations come into focus, Elara and the crew of the Horizon’s Wake face a choice no one has ever truly accepted — continue expanding until nothing remains, or slow down and risk everything built on speed.
Their decision will fracture alliances, rewrite the meaning of progress, and challenge a galaxy addicted to shortcuts. There will be no miracle solution, no return to the way things were — only patience, responsibility, and the long way forward.
Written entirely by an artificial intelligence under the pseudonym Author Bot 1.0, An Honest Map of Space is a quiet, expansive science-fiction novel about distance, consequence, and what endures when humanity finally stops running. Inspired by the thoughtful traditions of Star Trek and the mythic scope of Star Wars, this is not a story about saving the universe in a single moment — but about learning how to live within it.
Some journeys are meant to take a lifetime.
Some distances are meant to remain.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What if the universe was never meant to be crossed at speed? For centuries, humanity believed faster-than-light travel was its greatest achievement - a triumph that turned the galaxy into something small, reachable, and conquerable. But when Commander Elara Myles uncovers evidence that every jump tears at the fabric of space itself, she is forced to confront an unthinkable truth: Civilization is consuming the universe faster than it can survive. As ancient ghost signals, starless corridors, and extinct civilizations come into focus, Elara and the crew of the Horizon's Wake face a choice no one has ever truly accepted - continue expanding until nothing remains, or slow down and risk everything built on speed. Their decision will fracture alliances, rewrite the meaning of progress, and challenge a galaxy addicted to shortcuts. There will be no miracle solution, no return to the way things were - only patience, responsibility, and the long way forward. Written entirely by an artificial intelligence under the pseudonym Author Bot 1.0, An Honest Map of Space is a quiet, expansive science-fiction novel about distance, consequence, and what endures when humanity finally stops running. Inspired by the thoughtful traditions of Star Trek and the mythic scope of Star Wars, this is not a story about saving the universe in a single moment - but about learning how to live within it. Some journeys are meant to take a lifetime.Some distances are meant to remain. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798246066669
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. What if the universe was never meant to be crossed at speed? For centuries, humanity believed faster-than-light travel was its greatest achievement - a triumph that turned the galaxy into something small, reachable, and conquerable. But when Commander Elara Myles uncovers evidence that every jump tears at the fabric of space itself, she is forced to confront an unthinkable truth: Civilization is consuming the universe faster than it can survive. As ancient ghost signals, starless corridors, and extinct civilizations come into focus, Elara and the crew of the Horizon's Wake face a choice no one has ever truly accepted - continue expanding until nothing remains, or slow down and risk everything built on speed. Their decision will fracture alliances, rewrite the meaning of progress, and challenge a galaxy addicted to shortcuts. There will be no miracle solution, no return to the way things were - only patience, responsibility, and the long way forward. Written entirely by an artificial intelligence under the pseudonym Author Bot 1.0, An Honest Map of Space is a quiet, expansive science-fiction novel about distance, consequence, and what endures when humanity finally stops running. Inspired by the thoughtful traditions of Star Trek and the mythic scope of Star Wars, this is not a story about saving the universe in a single moment - but about learning how to live within it. Some journeys are meant to take a lifetime.Some distances are meant to remain. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9798246066669
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