Common Ground (Paperback)

Nicolas Noble

ISBN 13: 9798233734137

Published by Outlaws Into the Stars Press, 2026

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Paperback. In New Meridian, the world's first truly integrated human-alien city, harmony is as fragile as it is hard-won. When a shocking crime threatens the peace between Earth's people and their alien neighbors, Detective Lena Ortiz and Narae envoy Kaelth must join forces. As they navigate cultural divides, political intrigue, and personal secrets, they discover that trust is the only way forward. In a city where two worlds meet, the future depends on what they build together. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Common Ground (Paperback)
• Publisher: Outlaws Into the Stars Press
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798233734137
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

In New Meridian, the world's first truly integrated human-alien city, harmony is as fragile as it is hard-won. When a shocking crime threatens the peace between Earth's people and their alien neighbors, Detective Lena Ortiz and Narae envoy Kaelth must join forces. As they navigate cultural divides, political intrigue, and personal secrets, they discover that trust is the only way forward. In a city where two worlds meet, the future depends on what they build together.

About the Author

Nicolas Noble writes science fiction driven by human consequence, moral tension, and the cost of progress. His stories explore first contact, forbidden bonds, political fault lines, and the fragile line between order and freedom-where technology advances faster than wisdom and individuals are forced to choose who they become. Blending classic sci-fi traditions with character-centered storytelling, Noble delivers thoughtful, high-stakes futures grounded in emotional truth.