The Seed of Destruction
A Colonial Fleet Novel
Will be published approx. on 7. July 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
264 pages
978-1-64875-709-9 (ISBN)
Description
For fans of James S.A. Corey and Adrian Tchaikovsky, an adrenaline-fueled sci-fi epic in which the last survivors of an ancient order race to reforge a deadly gem—their only hope against a ruthless enemy bent on total eradication.
In the depths of a mountain fortress, the fate of two warring Houses rests on the fragments of a powerful gem that destroy all who touch them.
Domus Praesidium, a soaring citadel etched into the mountainside, stands as the final bastion of the Nexus House, home to the prescients who have guided humanity from the shadows for millennia. Three decades after their ancient nemesis was defeated and supposedly vanquished, the Corvad House emerges from hiding with an overwhelming force led by a new ruthless princeps. His mission: eradicate every living Nexus.
After a Corvad-commanded fleet obliterates Domus Praesidium's energy shields and Corvad forces assault the mountain stronghold's defenses, Jon McCarthy, Elena Kapadia, and Lara Anderson—the mysterious Nexus with no timeline—race to reclaim the sixth and final fragment of the Krystalis, hoping to reforge the powerful gem shattered at the dawn of the House War three millennia ago. A gem according to Legend that only O'Lorun, the mother of humanity, has wielded without being incinerated.
As Corvad forces penetrate deep into Domus Praesidium, the Nexus House's only chance rests on Lara's ability to reforge the deadly Krystalis and harness its power. But as she attempts the supposedly impossible task, her latent talents emerge along with disturbing truths about her past—revelations and powers that will either lead the Nexus House to victory—or its complete destruction.
The Seed of Destruction, Rick Campbell's explosive conclusion to the Nexus House-Colonial Fleet saga is an adrenaline-fueled novel that will enthrall fans of Dune and Leviathan Wakes.
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Praise for the Nexus House series:
“…a new far-future, military sci-fi series...”—Library Journal
“…a testament to mankind's determination to triumph against all odds.” —Chris Pourteau, bestselling author of the award-winning SynCorp Saga
“If you're a fan of epic sci-fi, Campbell will not disappoint.”—Raquel Byrnes, author of The Memory Bank
In the depths of a mountain fortress, the fate of two warring Houses rests on the fragments of a powerful gem that destroy all who touch them.
Domus Praesidium, a soaring citadel etched into the mountainside, stands as the final bastion of the Nexus House, home to the prescients who have guided humanity from the shadows for millennia. Three decades after their ancient nemesis was defeated and supposedly vanquished, the Corvad House emerges from hiding with an overwhelming force led by a new ruthless princeps. His mission: eradicate every living Nexus.
After a Corvad-commanded fleet obliterates Domus Praesidium's energy shields and Corvad forces assault the mountain stronghold's defenses, Jon McCarthy, Elena Kapadia, and Lara Anderson—the mysterious Nexus with no timeline—race to reclaim the sixth and final fragment of the Krystalis, hoping to reforge the powerful gem shattered at the dawn of the House War three millennia ago. A gem according to Legend that only O'Lorun, the mother of humanity, has wielded without being incinerated.
As Corvad forces penetrate deep into Domus Praesidium, the Nexus House's only chance rests on Lara's ability to reforge the deadly Krystalis and harness its power. But as she attempts the supposedly impossible task, her latent talents emerge along with disturbing truths about her past—revelations and powers that will either lead the Nexus House to victory—or its complete destruction.
The Seed of Destruction, Rick Campbell's explosive conclusion to the Nexus House-Colonial Fleet saga is an adrenaline-fueled novel that will enthrall fans of Dune and Leviathan Wakes.
___________________
Praise for the Nexus House series:
“…a new far-future, military sci-fi series...”—Library Journal
“…a testament to mankind's determination to triumph against all odds.” —Chris Pourteau, bestselling author of the award-winning SynCorp Saga
“If you're a fan of epic sci-fi, Campbell will not disappoint.”—Raquel Byrnes, author of The Memory Bank
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
281 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-64875-709-9 (9781648757099)
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RICK CAMPBELL, a retired Navy Commander, spent more than thirty years in the Navy, serving on four nuclear-powered submarines.
Upon retirement from the Navy, Rick was contracted by Macmillan / St. Martin's Press for his novel The Trident Deception, which was hailed by Booklist as "The best submarine novel written in the last thirty years, since Tom Clancy's classic - The Hunt for Red October". His first six books became Barnes & Noble Top-10 and Amazon #1 bestsellers.
Rick lives in the Washington, D.C. area and continues to work on new books across the submarine and sci-fi genres.
Upon retirement from the Navy, Rick was contracted by Macmillan / St. Martin's Press for his novel The Trident Deception, which was hailed by Booklist as "The best submarine novel written in the last thirty years, since Tom Clancy's classic - The Hunt for Red October". His first six books became Barnes & Noble Top-10 and Amazon #1 bestsellers.
Rick lives in the Washington, D.C. area and continues to work on new books across the submarine and sci-fi genres.