The Cleaner, the Cat and the Space Station by Fay Abernethy

“Perfect for Becky Chambers fans”—Amazon FR review— What if a secret alien space station orbited the Earth, protecting us from extra-terrestrial invasion? A heart-warming eco science fantasy adventure. —“A holiday read with a difference”—Amazon UK review— Since leaving Ethiopia, Hanna Abebe has survived in London by working illegally as a cleaner. When tragedy strikes, help arrives in a surprising form and Hanna is welcomed into a new family: a school for human recruits to the Shantivira, the secret space station which protects the Earth. When Hanna is invited to train as a pilot, she thinks her problems are solved. But there’s a spy in their midst, reporting to an organisation unconvinced by the Shantivira’s friendly image. Hanna must examine her loyalties and make the right choices to protect her loved ones – and the Earth. —“Amazing…one of those you can’t put down”—Goodreads review

Category: Science Fiction – First Contact