Seventh Circle
(Author) Philippa BallantineAs human colonies are obliterated by the dark pathogen and hideous monstrosities proliferate, a family of scavengers find an amnesiac who may hold the secrets to the forces tearing apart the galaxy. Life amongst the stars is brutal. Human settlements are being destroyed by a dark pathogen launched from mysterious ships, which turns whole populations into hordes of ravenous monsters. And no one knows what happened to the Jackals, the elite cadre of soldiers hunting down the perpetrators of these atrocities. When a family of scavengers recover the amnesiac Mae Hendricks amongst the wreckage of an unidentified ship, they bring a world of pain down on themselves and the civilians of Guelph Station. Mae doesn’t know where she is from or her true nature, nor that she is being hunted by vicious adversaries. Mae’s past could finally reveal the conspiracy, but may well unleash a tide of snarling terrors...
Philippa Ballantine
Philippa Ballantine is a New Zealand-born fantasy author best known for her acclaimed novel "Geist." Her writing style blends intricate world-building with strong character development, creating immersive and engaging stories. Ballantine's contributions to literature include pushing the boundaries of traditional fantasy tropes and introducing fresh, innovative ideas to the genre.