The Re-Emergence

"It was just a myth. Just a damn legend passed down from corrupted databanks..."

A strange probe from a long-forgotten satellite network appears in the P’hori star system. Its message: a dire warning signalling the return of an ancient mythological evil. Imperator Da’kora Corasar and the crew of the Qesh’kal are sent to determine the probe’s origin, and find that the satellite is not as they had expected. Corasar trusts the satellite’s data, but not everyone aboard agrees. Tensions rise and loyalties are tested as they track down the source of the signal. Thrust into conflict, the crew of the Qesh’kal must chase their foe across the galactic arm and save their home from certain destruction.

A Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Championship (SFINCS) finalist

"A sci-fi made by, and for, sci-fi geeks—and since I am one of those, I loved that aspect. It's specifically space opera, and it's got a feel somewhere between 'Star Trek' and 'Battlestar Galactica.'"
— Kevin Carlson, Writing in Obscurity

"With worldbuilding, characters, and plot that is only comparable to Star Wars, Alan Dell's The Re-Emergence, a novella in the Augment Saga, is a promising start to an original and imaginative series that will no doubt stand the test of time."
— Maya Grimley, Maya's Reviews

"The Re-Emergence is a great novella, perfect if you like military sci-fi or the first contact themes, spiced with a bit of sentient AIs. Excellent as a self-contained episode, and really enjoyable to read!"
— Jamedi, JamReads

"I would recommend The Re-Emergence for fans of first contact sci-fi, those looking for themes of survival and resilience, and the play between technology and human nature."
— Ashley Brennan, FanFiAddict

"The Re-Emergence is a wonderful tale that brings together beings of all different backgrounds to form a singular crew."
— Tabitha Tomala, Behind the Pages