The Roots of Deception

A deadly pandemic. A vanished expedition. A secret buried for five years.

When a devastating virus begins sweeping through the Motek system, Captain Etienne Girard and the crew of the starship Intrepid race to deliver desperately needed medical aid. Among those answering the call is renowned xeno-biologist Krys Ward, whose experience defeating alien pandemics may be the only hope of saving millions.

But the virus refuses to behave like any natural disease.

As Krys and her colleagues search for...