Invictus: Captive by Rachel Neumeier

Perfect for fans of CJ Cherryh and Joe Haldeman, a slowly building story of identity, diplomacy, and political tension …

The genomic designers of the First Elysian Republic created servitor-soldiers, an act that led to the downfall of the Republic. Their Ubez servitors, though designed for war, have long since built an independent and peaceful society. But can they keep their freedom in the face of increasing Elys ambition?

“Everything you’d want in a book is here: strong characters, effortless world building, an author who actually understands how to construct sentences, and narrative arcs … a really compelling narrative.” –- Manda Scott, Accidental Gods Podcast

Category: Science Fiction – Genetic Engineering

Nalyn Ila did her best to lay plans for every imaginable contingency. But some contingencies were not imaginable, and now, without Syova’s help, everything she tried to achieve will certainly fail.

Devastating war hasn’t yet begun … not quite. But it may be unavoidable, unless Captain Ila is telling Syova the truth. With the survival of both his own people and hers at stake, he had better make all the right choices.

“Don’t start these at 9pm unless you want a very, very late night. But otherwise: Trust the author, dive in and enjoy the sense of integrity, honour and pushing against monumental odds” — Manda Scott, Accidental Gods podcast