Lost In The Universe

Horizon Protocol Book One of the Horizon Saga A dying reactor. A fractured crew. And a signal from something that was never meant to be found. Captain Reyes thought the HMS Horizon was humanity's best hope for deep-space expansion a ship built to chart new worlds and forge first contact. But when a catastrophic core breach reveals glyphs etched into the hull glyphs that weren't there before launch the mission spirals into something far more dangerous. As the crew battles sabotage, psychic contagion, and a storm that threatens to tear the planet apart, they uncover a living intelligence buried beneath the surface. The Sentinel. Ancient. Watching. Testing. To survive, Reyes and her crew must navigate a maze of alien rituals, corporate betrayal, and the haunting realization that their ship is no longer just a vessel it's part of a trial. One that humanity may not be ready to pass. Horizon Protocol is a high-stakes sci-fi thriller that blends immersive world-building with emotional depth and relentless suspense. Perfect for fans of The Expanse, Mass Effect, and Annihilation, this first installment launches a trilogy where every choice echoes across the stars. What readers can expect A richly imagined alien world with living architecture and glyph-based technology A resilient, diverse crew tested by psychological and moral extremes A fusion of cosmic mystery, first contact tension, and survival drama A story that begins with a breach and ends with a reckoning Book Two: Shadows of the Expanse arrives soon. Beneath the alien spires, alliances will fracture and betray you.