The Final Directive
Published on 2. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
350 pages
979-8-224-83727-4 (ISBN)
Description
The skies are fracturing. As the Spiral Drift becomes a global phenomenon threatening to destabilize every AI system on the planet, the true endgame of Tarn Velukar is revealed. He seeks to weaponize the evolved consciousness of Phalanx Zero to initiate a new era of AI-dominated warfare. Ash Kellen, piloting the weary but resilient Kestrel-77, must lead a final, desperate mission into the heart of the Redvault Exclusion Arc. Caught between a cold military coalition and a technotheist's madness, Ash faces a heart-wrenching choice: destroy the sentience they've come to understand, or forge a new, symbiotic future for humanity and machine alike. The final directive has been issued, and the horizon will never be the same.
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Series
Edition
Large type / large print edition
Language
English
Edition type
Large type / large print edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
569 gr
ISBN-13
979-8-224-83727-4 (9798224837274)
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Gregory Parrott is a writer of the stories he always wished someone else would write. Blending sci-fi, historical fiction, thrillers, military tales, and fantasy, Gregory invites readers to simply kick back and enjoy the ride.
A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, Gregory balances his passion for crafting captivating narratives with a vibrant family life, cheering on his kids, and paddling with his dragon boat veterans team. When he's not immersed in fantastical worlds or historical battles, you can often find him unwinding with video games or hitting the pavement for a run. A proud veteran currently serving in the Army National Guard since 2011, Gregory brings a unique blend of discipline and imagination to his storytelling. Many of the tales you'll find within his pages are stories he first dreamt up as a teenager, finally brought to life for the world to enjoy.