Scarab Mission

In the book "The Godel Operation", Solana Sina is a scarab who salvages wrecked and abandoned space habitats. She and her crew board the derelict colony Safdaghar, hoping to score some loot before it gets catapulted into the outer reaches of the Solar System. However, they face a gang of vicious pirates and a mysterious stranger who is intent on preserving an explosive secret. Solana must overcome her own horrifying past to survive and escape before it's too late, but there is an even more dangerous threat lurking in the dark passages and ruined buildings of Safdaghar.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 03 January 2023
Publisher: Baen Books

Solana Sina, a scarab, embarks on a mission to salvage wrecked and abandoned space habitats among the Billion Worlds of the Tenth Millennium. Alongside an eclectic crew consisting of a raven, a cyborg, and a dinosaur, they board the derelict colony Safdaghar, driven by the desire to score some loot before it gets catapulted into the outer reaches of the Solar System. However, their plans are disrupted when they encounter a gang of vicious pirates seeking slaves and treasure, as well as a mysterious stranger who harbors an explosive secret.

Solana, haunted by her horrifying past, must overcome immense challenges to survive and escape the treacherous colony. As she navigates through the dark passages and ruined buildings of Safdaghar, she uncovers an even more dangerous threat lurking in the shadows.

The Godel Operation, a freewheeling story of an ancient, cunning artificial intelligence and its naïve human companion, Cambias, blends humor, mystery, and looming apocalypse into a satisfying space epic. Set in the distant future of the solar system, Cambias vividly portrays the diverse cultures and civilizations that exist on different planets and moons. With a lightning-bolt pace, the novel unfolds as Cambias embarks on a classic quest story, encountering diverse folk along the way and unraveling the mysteries of the universe.

Arkad's World, another masterpiece by Cambias, takes readers on a far-flung adventure across the vast expanse of space. The novel introduces a captivating world filled with alien creatures, advanced technology, and a rich tapestry of cultures. Cambias' aliens are suitably non-human in their mannerisms, attitudes, and objectives, adding depth and complexity to the narrative. His worldbuilding suggests a vast universe ripe for further exploration, leaving readers eagerly anticipating future installments.

Both The Godel Operation and Arkad's World have received widespread praise from critics. Publishers Weekly has praised Cambias' ability to make the solar system feel alive, with wildly different cultures on different planets and moons. The novels are characterized as far-future space opera that is astronomically contained, and written with a lightning bolt. Readers have praised Cambias' entertaining coming-of-age novels filled with action and surprises. The characters are well-developed, and the worldbuilding is praised for its vast universe ready for further exploration.

In conclusion, Cambias' novels, The Godel Operation and Arkad's World, are must-reads for fans of science fiction and adventure. With their captivating stories, vivid characters, and intricate worldbuilding, these novels transport readers to the distant future of the solar system and offer a glimpse into a vast and exciting universe. Cambias' talent for creating compelling narratives and his ability to blend humor, mystery, and apocalypse into satisfying space epics make him a rising star in the world of science fiction.

Weight: 286g
Dimension: 235 x 156 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781982192396