Beacon 23

The Complete Novel

Set in the twenty third century, the story takes place at a remote lighthouse situated deep in outer space. The lone keeper monitors the galaxy and manages communications for passing ships navigating the interstellar trade routes. Isolation and past military trauma weigh heavily on the protagonist as unexpected events unfold at the station. A mysterious vessel approaches the beacon, forcing the lone operator into a tense confrontation.

by Hugh Howey

John Joseph Adams/Mariner Books · First published 2015 · 256 pages