Lindsay Ellison Bücher

In this alternate history first contact novel, humanity faces a critical juncture as the existence of aliens is known but details remain concealed. Amid a politically unstable climate, society grapples with the question of granting human rights to non-human entities. Cora Sabino serves as the communication intermediary between the alien Ampersand and his government handlers, sharing a complex and intimate bond with him. However, Ampersand harbors secrets that complicate their relationship, especially when investigative journalist Kaveh Mazandarani, linked to Cora's estranged whistleblower father, uncovers more than intended about Ampersand's actions. With no choice but to trust Kaveh, Cora and he must advocate for the recognition of intelligent beings as persons, regardless of their appearance or nature. Their task is daunting, especially with the public unaware of the true situation, and becomes even more challenging when a mysterious flash in the sky heralds the arrival of chaos, threatening to ignite an already fragile world.