The galaxy is dying-and no one agrees on how to save it. In a future scarred by endless war, collapsing alliances, and forbidden technology, survival is no longer enough. When an elite crew stumbles upon a mysterious alien artifact tied to an ancient force known as the Veil, they become targets of empires, mercenaries, and powers far older than humanity itself. As secrets unravel and loyalties fracture, the crew must decide what they are willing to sacrifice to protect a future that may already be lost. With enemies closing in from every side, the line between hero and weapon begins to blur. Obsidian Dream is the first novel in The Awakening of the Veil, an epic science fiction saga blending the political tension of The Expanse, the mythic scale of Dune, and the gritty camaraderie of Battlestar Galactica. If you love high-stakes space opera, morally complex characters, and galaxy-shaping mysteries, this is the beginning of a universe you won't want to leave.