When contact is lost with Mission Control, Commander John Dennington isn’t overly concerned. Such hiccups in communication are common. The first inkling of the larger problem occurs when he sees the very shape of the world change before his eyes.<br><br>John must ease his crew into a new mission and keep the Station together by any means necessary. The crew jeopardizes their chances by fighting his orders, but Jason Weiss, his mission specialist and the light of his life, makes John’s situation more bearable.<br><br>The smallest malfunction to Station or crew would spell the end for six astronauts trapped high above a ruined Earth. It’s their mission to carry on. Random chance of the universe hasn’t operated in their favor so far, but John is determined to see them all safely home.

Expedition 63 Book 1: Dusk

John smiled. “He’s right. We’re scheduled to be up here for six more months. No reason to leave yet.”


‘Lach glared at him. John glared right back. Saito turned ‘Lach away from the rest of the crew and murmured something into his ear. The tension in ‘Lach’s shoulders eased, so John allowed himself to settle into a less intimidating posture. ‘Lach was a big man, not tall, but solid. If it came down to a fight, which it wouldn’t because they’re professionals above all, John was pretty sure ‘Lach would do some damage.


There was a defiant glint in ‘Lach’s eyes when he turned back around, and even Saito’s restraining hand had no real effect on the Irishman. “We will be leaving though. I refuse to stay here when my family is in danger and I can help.”


Chapter 11