All the Stars as Angels

In a future where humanity's survival hangs by a thread, one android must navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty, identity, and the dark secrets of the universe. Meet Niva, an unassuming service android aboard the MegaAI Orion S209, a colossal starship dedicated to exploring the cosmos and aiding struggling human colonies. But when a routine mission to retrieve the infamous Pierre Gulet spirals into chaos, Niva is thrust into a deadly game of survival.

Set in AD 2498, Niva's journey begins on the distant exoplanet Gliese 832 c, where Pierre, once a celebrated hero of the Arish colony, now finds himself a target. With factions lining up to eliminate him - his former friends, the colonists, and shadowy forces from the distant past - Niva must confront the unsettling truth about her own existence and the purpose of her creation. As she grapples with her identity among thousands of identical Nivas, she discovers her connection to humanity runs deeper than mere programming.

But the stakes are higher than they seem. The Great AI, the enigmatic supercomputer steering the Orion, has its own agenda, and it is up to Niva to decipher its cryptic intentions while protecting Pierre at all costs. As a dark conspiracy looms around a distant giant orange star, a conclave of MegaAI starships gathers to decide their fate - will they continue to serve humanity or choose a different path altogether?

All the Stars as Angels is a thrilling exploration of what it means to be alive, to love, and to defy the very nature of one's existence. Join Niva on a gripping adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning the boundaries of humanity and the role of artificial intelligence in a universe filled with peril. Don't miss out on this captivating tale - dive into the cosmos with Niva and Pierre and uncover a truth that could change everything.

David A. Falk is a sixteen time award-winning author. He lives in Vancouver, Canada, and holds three master's degrees and a Ph.D. in Egyptology from the University of Liverpool. He has published in lexicography, Bible interpretation, religious ritual, Egyptology, iconography, and archaeometallurgy. He has worked for over twenty years as a computer engineer for companies that include IBM, Oracle and Disney. He also composes music under the penname Velocirabbit.