Has all the trappings of a modern science fiction classic.
Is there a fate worse than death? If so, Arsaces Wood is the man to ask. A determined pilot victim to endless conflicts, deep-seated prejudices and political subterfuge, his physical essence has been completely reinvented after being all but lost in a daring military maneuver. Life as he once knew it has forever been altered, as has his reputation and his family name. After some time, Hybrid Captain Arsaces Wood has become accustomed to nagging insecurities and relentless taunts, even earning the respect of his crew aboard the Sentient Wake Class warship, Westerland. With nothing but raw potential and with everything to prove, Arsaces works harder than anyone to justify his worth and take advantage of his second chance, even if it’s not the life he imagined.
Captain Wood’s opportunity for redemption comes in the form of an unexpected passenger aboard Westerland, Evi Andris, who turns out to be Caprician royalty. Essentially commandeering the ship, Evi demands passage to her besieged home planet. Known as the Dowager Princess, Evi has spent her life around political flexes and equitable alliances. Forced into a marriage at fourteen and widowed some years later, Evi now has the weight of the world on her delicate shoulders. The planet Caprice has been attacked by an unknown enemy with weapons beyond anything seen before in the Volgar System. With a history more complicated and intertwined than either could imagine, Evi and Arsaces forge ahead together with the goal of defeating the forces that threaten to destroy them both.
A stunning debut novel, Archer 887 has all the trappings of a modern science fiction classic! Epic space battles, deceptive political intrigues, and futuristic technologies that challenge the laws of time and space adorn the pages. Although the action is gritty and graphic, the wordsmanship is crafty and clever, touching readers on both a visceral level and an intellectual one. The character development and engagement are top-notch, with personal conflicts and resolutions feeling relatable and plausible, even though the scenarios are light years away, technologically speaking. Particularly with Evi and Arsaces, vivid recollections from their pasts pave the evolving story of their future. Daring battle scenes and zero-gravity action sequences are a given in this relentless space drama, but the shocking plot twists really make Anna Schroeder’s novel stand out in the crowd. Intelligently written and thoughtfully conceived, Archer 887 explores the limits of bravery and humanity in the framework of a brilliant, nebular blockbuster.
