Book details

  • Genre:fiction
  • Sub-genre:Science Fiction / Alien Contact
  • Language:English
  • Pages:248
  • Paperback ISBN:9798317815783

Children of Auraleth

By Don White

Overview


For centuries, the Elyari of Auraleth have lived in peace—guided by compassion, unity, and mastery of science. Their greatest achievement, Zar'tek nanotechnology, has ended disease and extended life, freeing their people to reach for the stars. At the farthest edge of their galaxy, Elyari explorers uncover a vast network of wormholes—gateways to countless new worlds. Many are barren, but some are startlingly familiar, with landscapes, suns, and even people that mirror their own. The most difficult of all is Earth. Beautiful yet divided, brilliant yet burdened by conflict, it stands at a tipping point. To help, the Elyari must walk a razor's edge—offering their knowledge without repeating history's mistakes. Children of Auraleth is a sweeping tale of exploration, diplomacy, and the fragile hope that two civilizations, born under the same stars, can unite for a better future.
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Description


For centuries, the Elyari of Auraleth have lived in harmony—guided by compassion, scientific mastery, and a profound unity. Their crowning achievement, Zar'tek nanotechnology, has eradicated disease and extended life, freeing their people to explore the stars. That exploration changes everything when Elyari explorers reach the edge of known space. There, they discover a vast network of wormholes—gateways linking distant galaxies. Each portal opens onto a new world: some barren, some vibrant with life. Again and again, they encounter planets eerily similar to their own… and people who could be their mirror image. The greatest challenge comes with the discovery of Earth. Rich in beauty and innovation, yet scarred by conflict and inequality, it stands at a crossroads between progress and self-destruction. For the Elyari, first contact will demand patience, trust—and the wisdom to share their knowledge without repeating history's mistakes. Allies are found in unexpected places: visionaries, scientists, and leaders who dare to imagine a better future. Together, they must navigate the delicate balance between helping and interfering, offering and imposing, guiding and controlling. The stakes are nothing less than the survival of both worlds—and the chance to forge an alliance unlike any in the galaxy. From dazzling alien landscapes to the corridors of Earth's power, Children of Auraleth is a sweeping tale of discovery, diplomacy, and the search for common ground. It's a story of two civilizations born under the same stars—separated by light-years but united by possibility. The universe is vast. The journey is dangerous. But sometimes, the most extraordinary discoveries aren't in the stars… they're in each other.
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About The Author


Married to Donna, I'm a US Army veteran from the Vietnam era and I'm also a veteran of 30 years in corporate finance from which I retired in 2013. This is my first novel.
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