Secrets of Selparis by Sam Winters

Science Fiction/Fantasy
Hardcover (536 pgs.)

Fifty years have passed since the technological forces of Earth defeated the mancers of Asparis. Still a junior partner among spacefaring species, the human race seeks equality, but in the process threatens the influence of its neighbors.

Gaining her captainship by inheriting a trader ship from her grandfather, Emily Pierce is quickly written off as incompetent, even by some members of her crew. When events conspire to place her in the middle of a race to a mysterious world, she finds herself pursued by powerful enemies. The course to Selparis is a trial by fire, but also one of fascinating discovery. Along the way, Emily learns of her own hidden talents.