Some stories pull you in with action, others with atmosphere, but Continuum by Gregory Rizzi does both while delivering a deeply human, character‑driven tale of redemption. This is one of those rare sci‑fi novels where the emotional arc is just as gripping as the danger on the page. I loved everything about this book, and it’s an easy contender for my top ten reads this year.   About the Book Lt. Jakob Daedalus serves in the elite Praetorian Guard within the walled city of Rhea on the alien planet Ares. When an assassination attempt goes wrong, Jakob is stripped of his Scorpion band and removed from duty, a devastating blow for an orphan who w as raised by the very man he failed to protect. Soon after, Jakob uncovers a rebel plot threatening the city, and with his robot protector, DEC, he must journey into the untamed Wilderness to stop an invasion before it’s too late. Ares is home to strange creatures, breathtaking landscapes, and the mysterious Creators, individuals whose pow...