The Collective: A First Contact Sci-Fi Novel

When an ancient alien machine race makes first contact with James, he expects a disaster but finds a promise of salvation. What they offer is knowledge and a deep, thorough assessment.

James names the aliens "The Collective." They are beings that value logic, skill, and the learning of lessons.

Although he learns much, James questions their motives hidden behind perfect diplomacy. They teach James to find the blessing within the curse of immortality. They teach him that he is immortal consci...